MLB Player News

Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Hernandez's fourth-inning blast snapped a 26-game homer drought. He hit .260 with six doubles in that span. The 31-year-old is up to four homers, 19 RBI, 25 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .238/.306/.366 slash line through 46 contests overall. He's seen consistent time at shortstop with Yu Chang (wrist) and Christian Arroyo (hamstring) both unavailable, and Hernandez could keep the position even when his injured teammates are ready to return.

Polanco (hamstring) hit on the field before Friday's game, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

It's the first sign of progress for Polanco since he went on the injured list May 20. His timeline to return isn't clear, but it doesn't look like he'll be ready when eligible May 30. He'll likely need to show he can run at full speed before the Twins decide on the next steps.

Rosario went 1-for-3 with a three-run double and a walk in Friday's win over the Cardinals.

Rosario's three-run double in the fifth inning proved to be the game-winning hit Friday. He turned in his first multi-RBI performance since April 3 after totaling just three RBI over his prior 13 games. Rosario has gone 6-for-43 (.140) over his last 11 games, sinking his slash line to .239/.280/.333 with 11 extra-base hits and 13 RBI through 193 plate appearances.

Altuve (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Athletics.

Altuve sat out of Wednesday's series finale in Milwaukee after making an early exit from Tuesday's game because of an illness, but he's ready to rock for Friday night's series opener in Oakland. He'll start at second base and bat leadoff versus the A's and right-hander James Kaprielian.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that Estrada is dealing with left wrist soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Estrada's wrist will keep him out of the starting lineup Friday, but Kapler added that Estrada could be able to pinch hit. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Rojas isn't starting Friday against the Red Sox.

Arizona has now run into left-handed starters in each of its last three games, so Rojas will begin on the bench for the third consecutive time. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at third base and bat second.

Espinal (hamstring) took live batting practice Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Espinal is working out at the Blue Jays' player development complex in Florida as he recovers from the right hamstring strain he suffered May 20 against the Orioles. He still has a lot of hurdles to clear, including agility drills and running, but the 28-year-old could feasibly be ready to return to Toronto's active roster in the early part of June.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said Kim (knee) is available off the bench Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Jake Cronenworth will start Friday in Kim's place, but Melvin added that Kim is expected to return to the lineup Saturday. The 27-year-old infielder is slashing .237/.316/.382 through 172 plate appearances this season.

Caballero is not in the lineup Friday versus the Pirates.

Kolten Wong will start at second base and bat ninth with right-hander Mitch Keller on the mound for Pittsburgh. Caballero has slashed .300/.475/.467 in 40 plate appearances against lefties but just .258/.324/.387 in 37 plate appearances against righties.

Turang isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Turang will take a seat Friday as the Giants roll out left-hander Alex Wood to begin the game. Owen Miller will move to second base in Turang's place, moving Brian Anderson in to third base and allowing Tyrone Taylor to start in right field while batting eighth.