MLB Player News

Devers went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.

Houston pitchers have thrown Devers nothing but fastballs (35) during the first two games of their series, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, and he is hitless in seven at-bats with five strikeouts. As it turns out, the third baseman has struggled against fastballs this season, going 17-for-107 (.159) while whiffing 39.6 percent of the time. He can hit mistakes, so he can catch up to the heat, but well-located fastballs have been troublesome. Red Sox hitting coaches noticed the trend during the most recent homestand and put a plan in place, but thus far Devers' updated approach to fastballs has not paid off.

Nevin was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Tuesday's win over the Twins, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

The 24-year-old was promoted Friday and went 1-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in two games during his first stint in the majors. Nevin could rejoin the Orioles later in the season if the team needs corner-infield depth.

Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Padres.

Wisdom is certainly making the most of his time in the majors, as he now has four home runs and a 1.658 OPS though eight games with the Cubs. The 29-year-old got the call when Matt Duffy (back) hit the injured list, but Wisdom could force the team to keep him around even when everyone is healthy if he keeps hitting like this.

Ramirez was removed from Tuesday's loss to the White Sox as a precaution due to dehydration, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

The 28-year-old went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored before being pulled in the top of the eighth inning. Ramirez should be available for Wednesday's series finale, though he could receive the day off ahead of Thursday's scheduled off day if Cleveland is feeling extra cautious.

Longoria is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a mild intercostal strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 35-year-old is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Angels, but he could be back in action Thursday versus the Cubs following Wednesday's scheduled off day, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Mauricio Dubon is starting at the hot corner Tuesday in Longoria's absence.

Duffy (back) has been doing some light swinging recently, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Duffy has been on the 10-day injured list since May 25 due to a lower-back strain, but he hasn't yet started running or taking grounders. Although he's eligible to return from the injured list this week, it appears he could miss more than the minimum 10 days.

Walls is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Joey Wendle steps in at shortstop for Walls, who finds himself on the bench for the second time in four games. The rookie has gotten off to a modest start to his big-league career, batting .200 with two extra-base hits (both doubles), five runs and two RBI through his first nine games.

Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Ramirez took Jimmy Lambert deep to right in the third inning to give Cleveland a 3-1 lead. It was his 13th long ball of the season as he's slashing .253/.343/.527 with 30 RBI, 36 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 24:28 BB:K through 53 games. The home run was Ramirez's first since May 18.

Bregman went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over Boston.

Bregman delivered two runs with a single in the sixth inning that increased Houston's lead to 8-1. He's managed to drive in four runs over a five-game stretch during which he has just two hits in 18 at-bats (.111).

Escobar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.

The Diamondbacks were kept in check by New York's Jacob deGrom over six innings before Escobar got them on the board with his 13th home run of the season in the seventh. Escobar has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games at a .309 clip with six homers, 19 RBI and 11 runs scored.