MLB Player News

Wong was traded from the Mariners to the White Sox on Thursday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers broadcast team reports.

The return for the Mariners was unclear, though the move opened up a needed roster space for Triple-A Tacoma. Wong has recorded 109 plate appearances this season with Tacoma and maintained a .315/.422/.500 line. However, the 28-year-old has earned only 18 big-league plate appearances during his career and will likely remain organizational depth with the White Sox.

Drury (suspension) isn't in the Angels' lineup Thursday against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Drury received a one-game suspension after making contact with an umpire during Monday's game, and he will pay the price Thursday. While Drury sits, Luis Rengifo will fill in as the Angels' second baseman and bat ninth.

Lux (knee) said Thursday that he's on track to begin a running program early next week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Lux is progressing more quickly than anticipated in his recovery from March 8 surgery to repair the ACL and LCL tears in his right knee, though the expectation remains that he will not appear in a game for the Dodgers this season. Miguel Rojas continues to serve as the primary shortstop in Los Angeles.

Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Thursday against Washington.

After going 2-for-9 with a home run during Houston's first two games against the Nationals, Dubon will sit out the series finale Thursday. Chas McCormick will take over in left field and bat leadoff.

The White Sox selected Remillard's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Daryl Van Schowen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Remillard is batting .236/.344/.354 with five homers in 59 games at Charlotte this season. The 29-year-old can play all over the field and will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

Albies went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the Tigers.

After reaching base three times in the matinee on two walks and a single, Albies flexed his muscles in the nightcap, launching a Michael Lorenzen changeup deep to right field in the second inning for his 15th homer of the year. The switch-hitting second baseman has caught fire in June, and over his last 10 games he's batting .333 (12-for-36) with four long balls, two steals, eight RBI and 10 runs.

Julien is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tigers.

Julien started each of the first four games after his recall and was in the leadoff spot every time. Those were against right-handers, though, and the left-handed batter will begin Thursday on the bench versus southpaw Matthew Boyd. Kyle Farmer will be at second base.

Marte (back) is in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.

Marte will play second base and bat second against the Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola as he returns in full from a bit of lower-back tightness. He drew a walk off the bench Wednesday and is slashing .280/.353/.473 with nine homers and six steals through 63 games this year.

Estrada went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

Estrada twice put the Giants ahead with an RBI single -- once in the first inning and again in the 10th. He's gone 11-for-40 (.275) over nine games since returning from a wrist injury earlier in June. The second baseman has provided ample power and speed (nine home runs, 15 steals) while slashing .296/.347/.485 over 251 plate appearances this season.

Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a steal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.

Merrifield continues to swing a hot bat in June, recording three hits in Wednesday's win over the Orioles, including an RBI double in the top of the eighth to give the Jays a 2-0 lead. The second baseman is batting .386 this month with five multi-hit games, though he's still sitting at just two home runs on the season. He'll also look to extend current six-game hitting streak when Toronto takes on Baltimore in the final game of the road series Thursday.