MLB Player News

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez was a late scratch Friday night against the Reds, as he is still dealing with soreness from having his wisdom teeth taken out earlier in the week. He was replaced by Brandon Inge.

Rangers infielder Mike Olt is in the starting lineup for Double-A Frisco Friday, his first action since April 25. Olt has been sidelined due to an issue with his vision, and will work in Frisco as part of his rehab assignment. 

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez returned to the starting lineup Friday against the Reds after having his wisdom teeth taken out earlier in the week. Alvarez is a .278 lifetime hitter against Johnny Cueto, who is starting for the Reds Friday.

Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu is without a home run in his first 14 games with Colorado.

Lemahieu is hitting .275 with a .356 on-base percentage, but he has only two extra-base hits in 40 at-bats, both doubles. LeMahieu has just a .409 career slugging percentage, including .411 in three seasons at the power-heavy Triple-A Pacific Coast League, so even with the effects of Coors Field, big power likely isn't coming.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been on a tear in the month of May, and it has reached historic levels on the final day of the month. According to the MLB Network, Machado's 44 hits in the month are the most for a player under the age of 21 since Mickey Mantle had 46 in July 1952.

Machado is also tied with Tigers' third baseman Miguel Cabrera for the major-league lead in hits with 79, while leading the majors with 25 doubles. 

Rangers infield prospect Mike Olt is expected to be activated from the minor-league disabled list Friday, the Dallas Morning News reports. He has been out since April 25 with an eye issue and will return to Double-A Frisco.

Olt has hit .139/.235/.236 in 72 at-bats with Triple-A Round Rock this season.

The Twins announced Thursday that third baseman Trevor Plouffe has officially been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to May 29, which is the day he was activated from the seven-day concussion disabled list.

Plouffe suffered a calf strain before Wednesday's game, and it was severe enough to require another trip to the disabled list. He'll be eligible to return in mid-June.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a calf injury, manager Ron Gardenhire said Thursday.

Plouffe was activated off the 7-day concussion disabled list, Wednesday, and the new disabled-list assignment is not eligible to be backdated to include that seven-day period. Plouffe will be eligible to return in mid-June.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe was not in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers, a day after being scratched with a strained calf muscle. The team is hoping Plouffe won't require a disabled-list trip and have had Chris Colabello re-join the team off the roster, according to reports. 

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez was not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Tigers after having his wisdom teeth taken out earlier in the day. It unknown how long he will be out of the lineup as a result of this procedure. Brandon Inge started in his place.