MLB Player News

Torrens is 8-for-26 in six games at Staten Island (.308/.345/.346) since returning from the minor league DL.

He'll likely stay in the New York-Penn League for a few more weeks, with the eventual landing spot of Low-A Charleston as he progresses through his age-20 season.

Buxton went 1-for-3 in Thursday's loss to the White Sox and is hitting just .193. However, GM Terry Ryan says he's content leaving Buxton in the lineup despite his struggles at the plate due to his strong glove. "[People] probably equate his progress with the bat only. But his defense, that helps us here," Ryan told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Buxton continues to struggle to make contact as he has 33 strikeouts in 86 at-bats in June and just four walks. However, it sounds like the Twins are going to give him extended time in the majors to improve.

Brantley (shoulder) has progressed to soft toss and the Indians remain optimistic that he'll be able to make an impact in the second half of the season, MLB.com reports.

Brantley's working his way back and has only recently resumed swinging a bat after a cortisone shot to help alleviate biceps tendinitis so a return is hardly imminent but he appears to be trending in a positive direction.

Goins scored as a pinch-runner on a wild pitch in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

The infielder is seemingly being faded out of the Jays' game plan altogether. After being the starting second baseman for a majority of the season, Goins has only started in one game since June 17, and he's only played in five of the team's last ten contests. With Devon Travis and Troy Tulowitzki both healthy for the first time this year, Goins spot on the roster is a delicate one to say the least.

Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a solo shot, three RBI and two runs in Wednesday's 10-3 crushing of the Marlins.

The Marlins were the last MLB team to give up a Cabrera homer -- partly because he spent the first five seasons of his career in Miami -- but the first baseman made up for lost time with two in less than 24 hours. His drive Wednesday off Dustin McGowan's 95-mph fastball hit off the brick wall behind the left-field seats, an estimated 459-foot drive, according to Statcast. It was career homer No. 426 for Miggy, tying him with Billy Williams on the all-time list. The veteran is slashing .301/.375/.542 through 299 at-bats this season.

Miller has raised his average 76 points over the last two months, and is now hitting .500 (7-for-14) over the last three games after blasting a solo homer in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

The offseason acquisition from the Mariners started his Rays stint mired in the worst slump of his career, and didn't cross the Mendoza Line for good until May 16. He's significantly picked it up since then, and seems to be hitting his stride in the latter half of June. Miller has reached safely in 11 of his last 12 contests, and has half of his 10 homers on the season during the month.

Brantley (shoulder) was able to hit off a tee for the second consecutive day Tuesday, MLB.com reports. "I think he took 50 or 55 swings and by all accounts really did well," manager Terry Francona said. "We'll let him continue on this path until we get home, and then we'll get our eyes on him and maybe start to set up a little bit of a calendar."

Brantley's most certainly out until after the All Star break given his current status and the Indians wanting to avoid another setback but it's his first step forward since receiving a cortisone shot last week for some biceps tendinitis.

Reed is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Reed has struggled during his first two career starts the past two days, going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts. Prior to being called up Saturday, Reed had been hitting .266/.345/.509 with 11 home runs and 36 RBI with Triple-A Fresno this year. In his place, the Astros will start Marwin Gonzalez at first base for Tuesday's game.

Brantley (shoulder) resumed hitting drills Monday, Jon Morosi of MLBNetwork reports.

After suffering several setbacks in May and June, Brantley appeared to be progressing on the right track until he once again reported more discomfort in his shoulder last week. An examination was subsequently conducted which revealed that he has biceps tendinitis, for which he was given a cortisone shot. A week has elapsed since then and he is just beginning to resume hitting activities. Although it's a positive step, the injury appears to be lingering and Brantley could require another three to four weeks before he's able to return to game action.

Reed went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts during Monday's 4-2 win over the Angels.

After a decent big league debut Saturday, Reed has gone 0-for-8 with six strikeouts over his last two games for the Astros. He remains hitless over his first 13 big league plate appearances, albeit with two walks and two runs scored.