MLB Player News

Hernandez (hamstring), who is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, was able to take part in fielding work during pregame batting practice, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Hernandez is tending to a strained left hamstring that he sustained while running to first base trying to beat a double play in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals, but his ability to field grounders Monday suggests his injury isn't too severe. Pablo Reyes will make a second consecutive start at shortstop while Hernandez gets at least one more day off to heal up from the injury.

Altuve (thumb) will move his rehab assignment to Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, Michael Connor of SportsTalk 790 Houston reports.

Altuve has just two hits in his 13 at-bats in his rehab assignment thus far, but his movement to Double-A has everything to do with proximity and weather. The 33-year-old infielder will likely need a few more games before he's ready, and he could return from the 10-day injured list to make his season debut for the Astros as soon as this weekend's series with the Athletics.

Hoerner (hamstring) went through baserunning drills Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner took part in other drills over the weekend, but the fact that he's already doing some baserunning less than a week after suffering a left hamstring strain is a good sign. He's eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Friday and would seem to have a realistic shot to be ready to go on that day.

Miller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Miller had started in each of the past four games, with two apiece coming against left-handed and right-handed pitchers. Though he's currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak and is now slashing .314/.338/.443 on the season, Miller looks as though he'll remain in a utility role for the time being, with the majority of his starts coming versus southpaws.

Drury is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Drury will take a seat for the first time since May 4 after starting each of the Angels' last nine games at either first or second base. Luis Rengifo will step in at the keystone Monday while Matt Thaiss gets the nod at first base.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners due to a left hamstring strain he sustained while grounding into a double play in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The hamstring injury explains why Hernandez is on the bench for the second day in a row for Monday's series opener with the Mariners. Pablo Reyes will fill in at shortstop for Hernandez, who should be viewed as day-to-day for the time being but could be at risk of a trip to the 10-day injured list if he doesn't show any improvement before the Red Sox begin a West Coast road trip later this week.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Monday against the Mariners, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

It's the second straight day on the bench for Hernandez, who made a costly throwing blunder during Saturday's loss to the Cardinals. Hernandez will cede shortstop duties to Pablo Reyes again Monday.

The Nationals optioned Alu to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

After being called up from Rochester last Monday, Alu received three starts in left field during a five-game stretch, going a collective 1-for-9 with a walk and a stolen base. However, with lefty-hitting Corey Dickerson (calf) returning from the 10-day injured list Monday and presumably in line to reclaim a strong-side platoon role in left field, the Nationals won't have regular playing time available for Alu and will send him back to Triple-A as a result. The righty-hitting Stone Garrett remains with the Nationals and should serve as Dickerson's primary platoon mate.

Lowe went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk Sunday against the Yankees.

Lowe drove in his runs on a sacrifice fly and a groundout, though he still managed only his third hit across 11 games in May. In that span, he's hit just .083 with four RBI and two runs scored. Lowe is still a regular in the Rays' lineup against right-handed pitching, though that could change due to the team's depth if his performance doesn't improve.

McNeil will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Nationals.

The Mets are facing a lefty (Patrick Corbin) in the series finale, but the lefty-hitting McNeil usually bats fifth or sixth even against southpaws. McNeil is sporting just a .487 OPS thus far in May, so the downturn in production could explain his drop in the lineup.