MLB Player News

Pederson went 3-for-4 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.

All three knocks were singles, but it was still Pederson's fourth straight multi-hit performance. The hot streak has pushed the outfielder's slash line to .268/.354/.341 through 24 games, but he has only one homer, eight runs and nine RBI.

Harper went 2-for-2 with a double, three walks and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over Toronto.

Harper was very effective at the plate. His run came in the seventh inning, as he got aboard with a walk and scored on a Rhys Hoskins double. Harper has an excellent .318/.449/582 slash line with seven home runs, 11 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases in 31 games this season. He also avoided striking out Friday for the first time since April 25, a span of 10 contests.

Ozuna went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs scored and two walks in Friday's 6-3 win over Milwaukee.

Ozuna and Ozzie Albies launched back-to-back solo homers in the fifth inning, extending Atlanta's lead to 4-1. It was Ozuna's sixth home run of the season. He improved his slash line to .216/.297/.358 on the year and seems to be finding his groove with five hits and two homers over his last four games.

Dickerson (shoulder) could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dickerson could wind up with a minimum-length stay on the injured list due to a bruised left shoulder. He was struggling at the plate prior to suffering the injury, posting a .627 OPS through 82 plate appearances.

Belt (side) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Left side tightness forced Belt to leave Tuesday's game against the Rangers and kept him out of the lineup Thursday, but he's ready to go again now. He's hit a strong .273/.396/.614 with five homers over his last 13 games.

Vogelbach will sit Friday against Atlanta.

Vogelbach has yet to start against a single southpaw this season, a trend which will continue against Drew Smyly on Friday. Fellow lefty Travis Shaw will slide over to first base in his absence, with Pablo Reyes starting at third.

Vogelbach went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in the Brewers' 2-0 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

Vogelbach hit one of the Brewers' two extra-base hits Thursday. He and Luis Urias were the only Brewers to reach base safely twice. The first baseman is slashing .205/.319/.359 in 82 plate appearances. He never hits for average, but he does provide solid power in the lineup. The 28-year-old often sits against southpaws.

Belt was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates due to left side tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Belt exited Tuesday's game with the side tightness and was initially expected to return Thursday. However, LaMonte Wade will now shift to first base while Steven Duggar enters the lineup in center field.

Belt (side) is starting Thursday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Belt was removed from Tuesday's game due to mild left side tightness, but he's starting at first base and batting fourth in Thursday's series opener. The 33-year-old has gone 4-for-11 with two home runs, four runs and three RBI across the last four games.

Harper went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Nationals.

The 28-year-old continued to torment his former club, going 4-for-8 over the first two games of this series. On the season, Harper is hitting .308 through 29 games with seven homers, three steals, 11 RBI and 24 runs.