MLB Player News

Buxton is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Buxton returned from the injured list Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with one RBI, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Jake Cave will start in center field and bat eighth in Game 1 for Minnesota.

Rooker had his contract selected by the Twins on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old is one of Minnesota's top prospects and is receiving his first callup to the big leagues with Max Kepler (groin) landing on the injured list. Rooker hit well in 65 games at Triple-A in 2019, posting a .281/.398/.535 slash line with 14 homers and 47 RBI, though he also had 95 strikeouts in 274 plate appearances. He'll make his major-league debut in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, batting seventh and starting in left field.

Solak went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Astros.

Solak came around to score after each of his three hits off Zack Greinke. He is now hitting .279/.350/.395 following his three-hit performance Thursday and should continue to hit in the middle of the Rangers' lineup going forward.

Brantley went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Rangers.

Brantley gave Houston a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the first and later provided a pair of insurance runs with a two-run double in the eighth. The outfielder is enjoying a fantastic stretch at the dish in which he's slugged two homers and three doubles while going 9-for-18 during a five-game hit streak.

Goins cleared waivers and was outrighted to the team's alternate training site Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Despite his demotion, the infielder will join the team's taxi squad as the White Sox continue their road trip. Goins has appeared in 14 games this season, failing to record a hit in nine at-bats.

Soler (oblique/back) isn't in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox.

Soler left Wednesday's contest during the seventh inning with oblique irritation and mid-back tightness, and he'll be on the bench for Thursday's contest. He's considered day-to-day, but it's unclear when he could return to the lineup. Ryan O'Hearn will start as the designated hitter with Hunter Dozier taking over at first base.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI on Wednesday against the Braves.

Martinez had missed the team's past two games after being hit by a pitch on the hand. However, he showed no ill effects in his return to the lineup, driving an RBI double in the first inning. Four frames later, he added an RBI single. Overall, Martinez is hitting .218/.305/.387 with three home runs, 14 runs scored and 17 RBI across 141 plate appearances.

Reyes went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Royals.

Reyes came around to score on Tyler Naquin's homers in the second and ninth innings. All three of Reyes' hits were singles. The 25-year-old is slashing .336/.388/.575 with eight homers, 25 RBI and 24 runs scored across 36 games this season. He's collected 10 hits in his last 13 at-bats, including a homer and four doubles.

Brantley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's win over the Rangers.

Brantley got the scoring started with an early two-run homer off Kolby Allard in the first inning. It was his second long ball in as many nights and his third of the season. Through 22 games, the 33-year-old leads the Astros with a .300 batting average.

Soler left Wednesday's game at Kansas City with oblique irritation and mid-back tightness, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the seventh inning. Soler is considered day-to-day, though the specifics of the injuries remain unclear.