MLB Player News

Springer is expected to be placed on paternity leave this weekend, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

The veteran slugger would be afforded up to three days away while on the paternity list. Springer is still struggling to produce consistent offense this season, and over 20 games in June he's slashing just .224/.341/.382 with three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs. While he's away from the team, the Blue Jays are expected to promote prospect Sean Keys.

Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Alvarez will get a day to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-10 with two walks and four strikeouts over his last three games. His absence will move Yainer Diaz into the DH spot, giving Christian Vazquez a start behind the dish.

Ingle started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 3-1 loss to Seattle.

Ingle had his contract selected from Triple-A Columbus on Friday and made his MLB debut. The Guardians need an offensive infusion and hope Ingle can help turn the tide. Over 51 games at Columbus, he slashed .284/.416/.551 with nine doubles, 12 home runs, 41 RBI and 41 walks with 50 strikeouts. Ingle came up through the system as a catcher, but the Guardians are expected to work him in at other positions, including DH and outfield.

Benintendi went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored Friday against the Royals.

Benintendi contributed to a 10-run third inning for the White Sox, tallying a double and coming around to score. He led off the following frame with his 10th home run of the season. Benintendi rarely gets starts against lefties, but he's still managed a very productive June by hitting .250 with six homers, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored across 20 games.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Pederson finished an 11-pitch at-bat by sending an inside fastball from Kevin Gausman down the line in right field and over the fence to lead off the game. The blast extended the veteran slugger's hit streak to four games (8-for-16) and was his third homer in as many games.

Soler went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in a 7-6, 10-inning victory against Baltimore on Wednesday.

Soler got the Angels off to a fast start with a two-run blast to left field in the first inning. Though he didn't log another hit in the game, the veteran outfielder reached twice more via walks. Soler returned Monday from a stint on the injured list, and he's gone 2-for-9 with a pair of homers, four RBI and a 3:5 BB:K across three games since his return. Overall, Soler is slashing .220/.305/.422 with 11 long balls, 37 RBI, 30 runs and no stolen bases through 61 contests on the campaign.

Canzone is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh.

Canzone returned to the lineup Wednesday following a one-day absence with a right hamstring injury, but he'll be back on the bench Thursday. He did not suffer any known setback Wednesday, so the Mariners are likely just giving Canzone a break for Thursday's matinee. Cal Raleigh is in the designated-hitter slot, and Mitch Garver will grab a start at catcher.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.

For the second straight day, Pederson launched a late homer off Miami closer Pete Fairbanks in a losing effort. The veteran DH is up to 11 long balls on the season, and over 20 games in June he's batting a respectable .250 (17-for-68) with two doubles, two triples, three home runs, seven runs scored and nine RBI.

Jones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Though he's on the Tigers' roster primarily as a specialist against left-handed pitching, Jones will be on the bench Wednesday for a matchup with Yankees southpaw Ryan Weathers. Jones has failed to live up to his billing as a lefty masher thus far in 2026, slashing .162/.253/.270 with a 28.9 percent strikeout rate over 83 plate appearances. The 28-year-old is likely on a tight leash and could soon be in danger of being designated for assignment.

Canzone (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and bat sixth Wednesday against the Pirates.

He'll check back into the starting nine after a right hamstring injury kept him from playing in Tuesday's 3-2 win. The 29-year-old has been holding down a strong-side platoon role at DH for the Mariners this season and has torched right-handed pitching to the tune of a .288/.348/.581 slash line with 11 home runs in 178 plate appearances.