MLB Player News

Arraez was removed from Wednesday's game against Colorado due to a left leg cramp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The decision to pull Arraez was labeled as precautionary, so it's likely nothing serious for the 26-year-old infielder. He should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

Neither team generated a ton of offense, but Hoerner sparked the Cubs' win from the leadoff spot. The infielder is now batting .295 this season despite entering this game in a mini 1-for-11 slump, and he has scored 27 runs in 40 games. So long as Hoerner is healthy and sitting atop the order, he should continue to produce strong fantasy numbers the rest of the way.

Urias (hamstring) is beginning a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville.

Urias will play third base and bat second for the Nashville Sounds in his first live game since he suffered a severe left hamstring strain back on Opening Day. He seems likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list in the early portion of the Brewers' upcoming road trip, which begins May 30 and runs through June 5.

Valdez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Valdez sits against most lefties and will do so in this one versus southpaw Tyler Anderson. Pablo Reyes will cover second base.

Caballero is starting at second base and batting seventh Wednesday versus the Athletics.

Caballero got the day off Tuesday after homering Sunday and Monday. The 26-year-old was on a tear at Triple-A Tacoma prior to his April 19 promotion and owns a strong .802 OPS through his first 70 major-league plate appearances.

Julien went 1-for-3 with one walk, a solo home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over San Francisco.

With Joey Gallo resting during the series finale, Julien moved into the leadoff spot Wednesday, and in his first at-bat, he blasted a solo home run off Anthony DeSclafani. It was Julien's second hit since being called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, and his first big-league homer since April 19. The 24-year-old extended Minnesota's lead to 3-1 with a sacrifice fly in the second and came around to score in the fourth after drawing a one-out walk. Julien is in line for regular starts as long as Jorge Polanco (hamstring) remains on the injured list.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

After returning from the 10-day injured list Monday and going 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and a run scored, Lopez has been left on the bench for two straight contests. Both of those absences have come against left-handed pitching, however, so the lefty-hitting Lopez could still be on track to fill a strong-side platoon role now that he's healthy again.

Miller went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Astros.

Miller moved into the cleanup spot Wednesday after going 3-for-4 from the sixth spot in Tuesday's win. After failing to reach in his first two at-bats, the versatile Miller launched a solo shot off Brandon Bielak in the seventh to extend Milwaukee's lead to 3-0. Miller has been on an absolute tear in May, racking up 24 hits (10 for extra bases), eight RBI and 10 runs scored across 16 appearances.

Massey is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

Massey has been in the lineup nearly every day for the Royals this season, but he holds a weak .216/.265/.313 batting line through 147 plate appearances. Matt Duffy will cover second base Wednesday and take a turn out of the leadoff spot.

Tampa Bay recalled Brujan from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Brujan has registered a .759 OPS with four home runs and six stolen bases in 97 at-bats with Durham in 2023. The 25-year-old will provide some depth with the ability to play all over the field while he's with the Rays.