MLB Player News

Jimenez (ankle) isn't starting Thursday's game against Seattle but is available as a pinch hitter, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Jimenez said prior to Thursday's matchup that his ankle feels "much better" after receiving treatment, so he'll be an option off the bench if needed. In spite of his bruised left ankle, the 25-year-old is optimistic that he'll be back in the starting lineup Friday against the Rays.

Choi is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With southpaw Cole Irvin on the bump for Oakland in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Choi will retreat to the bench. Yandy Diaz will move across the diamond to replace Choi at first base.

Choi went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the A's.

Tampa Bay wasn't able to produce much offense Wednesday, but Choi kept his hot start to the campaign going with his second homer. The first baseman extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he has gone 9-for-16 (.563) with four extra-base hits and six RBI. Choi has also walked five times in 21 plate appearances this season.

Manager Tony La Russa said Jimenez (ankle) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

La Russa added Jimenez could talk his way into the lineup Thursday morning, so there doesn't appear to be significant concern for the bruised ankle. The 25-year-old already had X-rays come back negative after fouling a pitch off himself, and he should be back on the field within a few days.

Jimenez underwent X-rays and was diagnosed with a bruised left ankle after exiting Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

It's good news for Jimenez after he fouled a ball off his ankle during the third inning Wednesday. The 25-year-old attempted to remain in the contest and went 1-for-2 with solo home run prior to being replaced by a pinch hitter. Jimenez appears to have avoided a serious injury, though his availability for Thursday's series finale against Seattle remains up in the air.

Jimenez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with left ankle soreness, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Jimenez crushed a 449-foot solo homer to left during the second inning, but he fouled a pitch off his ankle the following frame. The 25-year-old initially remained in the contest but was lifted for a pinch hitter during the fifth. Jimenez should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Lewis (knee) has been taking live BP at the team's player development complex recently, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lewis is on the 10-day injured list to begin the season as he continues to recover from a procedure to repair a torn meniscus that he underwent in May 2021. While it's encouraging that he's been facing live pitching, he hasn't yet been cleared to play in extended spring training games. A better timetable for the 26-year-old's return will likely come into focus once he's able to get some game action under his belt.

Stanton isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Stanton has gone 0-for-7 with an RBI and a strikeout across his last two appearances, and he'll get a chance to reset after starting each of the first five games of the season. Josh Donaldson will serve as the designated hitter while Gleyber Torres enters the lineup at second base.

Winker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

With a southpaw (Dallas Keuchel) on the hill for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Winker will take a seat for the first time this season. The righty-hitting Dylan Moore will replace Winker in left field.

Winker went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and two walks in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

Winker got the Mariners to within a run with his timely ninth-inning single that plated J.P. Crawford. The offseason acquisition has just three hits -- all singles -- in his first five games, but he's drawn at least one walk in each outing on his way to a .435 on-base percentage over his first 23 plate appearances.