MLB Player News

General manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that he hopes Lewis (concussion) will rejoin the major-league club before the end of July, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Although Lewis recently began a rehab assignment, Dipoto said that the 26-year-old's return from the 7-day injured list isn't yet imminent. Lewis has gone 0-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts while serving as a designated hitter over his first two rehab games with High-A Everett, but the Mariners want to see him get more work in the outfield before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

Ohtani (8-4) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one unearned run on two hits and three walks over seven innings in a 5-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out 10.

The two-way superstar also gave himself all the run support he would need on the mound, going 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base. Ohtani hasn't given up an earned run in nearly a month, winning five straight starts and fanning double-digit batters in three straight. On the season he boasts a 2.44 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 111:20 K:BB through 81 innings while also supplying an .839 OPS, 18 homers, 10 steals, 48 runs and 53 RBI in 343 plate appearances.

Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over Pittsburgh.

Stanton launched a ninth-inning solo shot to add to New York's lead. It was his second home run in his last four games and his 21st for the year. Stanton had gone hitless in his previous two games, and his batting average dropped again Wednesday with the 1-for-5 showing. Stanton has four strikeouts in five July games and has only three hits and with a .143/.217/.429 line so far this month.

Jimenez (hamstring) went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on Wednesday against the Twins.

Jimenez was in the lineup for the first time since April 23 after being activated from the 60-day injured list. He took Joe Ryan deep in the fourth inning -- his second plate appearance -- to tally his second homer of the season. Jimenez hit sixth in the White Sox lineup but could move up in the order once he shakes off more of the rust.

Cabrera went 1-for-3 with three RBI on Wednesday against the Guardians.

Cabrera made the most of his lone hit, delivering a two-RBI single in the fifth inning. He extended his hitting streak to 13 games with the performance, during which he's hit .383 with nine RBI and three runs scored. Cabrera has maintained a .308/.347/.372 line across 274 plate appearances on the season.

Reyes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Tigers.

Reyes took Michael Pineda yard in the second inning to record his seventh homer of the season. After going deep only four times across his first 43 games of the campaign, Reyes has recorded three home runs in his last seven starts. Despite showing some signs of life at the plate, Reyes is still hitting just .212/.260/.360 across 204 plate appearances for the season.

Miller will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Miller will get his fourth start in five games, with most of his increased opportunities coming at the expense of Leody Taveras, who has started just twice during that stretch. Since Miller bats from the left side while Taveras switch hits, manager Chris Woodward could consider using the players in a soft platoon. Both will stay in the lineup against a right-hander (Spenser Watkins) on Wednesday, however, as it's everyday outfielder Adolis Garcia that finds himself on the bench in what's likely just a maintenance day.

Ramirez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Ramirez has logged regular playing time for the Rays recently and has slashed .350/.409/.500 with a homer, three doubles, eight runs, five RBI and a stolen base over his last 10 games. He'll get a breather Wednesday while Josh Lowe starts in right field and leads off.

Jimenez (hamstring) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Jimenez concluded his rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, but the White Sox waited an additional day before activating him. He's starting in left field and batting sixth during Wednesday's series finale against the Twins, but it's possible that the team gives him some additional looks as the designated hitter in the near future following his lengthy absence. Regardless of his position, the 25-year-old should see plenty of playing time. Over 11 games prior to sustaining his hamstring injury, he slashed .222/.256/.333 with a homer, seven RBI and two runs.

Encarnacion-Strand has been activated from the injured list at High-A Cedar Rapids after missing five games due to a concussion.

Encarnacion-Strand is hitting .294/.361/.580 with 17 home runs at Cedar Rapids. Luckily it sounds like his injury won't derail his breakout season.