MLB Player News

The Cubs promoted outfield prospect Jorge Soler from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa. Soler is considered the team's sixth-best prospect by MLB.com.

Soler has only played in 29 games this season -- 22 with Tennessee -- due to a hamstring injury. But he hit .415 with a .494 on-base percentage, .862 slugging percentage and 1.355 OPS with Tennessee. He also had one triple, six home runs, nine doubles and 22 RBI.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is still days away from baseball activity, according to MLB.com.

Belt is dealing with a concussion. He's said to be "making progress," but will still need time before he's ready to return to action. Belt was placed on the disabled list July 20. 

The Phillies have recalled outfielder/first baseman Darin Ruf from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Ruf, who has missed most of the season due to knee and wrist injuries, is batting .265 with no home runs, three doubles and eight RBI in 13 July games.

The Giants announced Monday they placed first baseman Brandon Belt on the 7-day disabled list due to a concussion. Infielder Adam Duvall was recalled from Triple-A Fresno to take Belt's roster spot.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is headed to the 7-day disabled list due to a concussion. Adam Duvall is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Fresno to take his roster spot.

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has homered in his first two games out of the All-Star break and credits his participation in the Home Run Derby as the reason for helping him snap his power drought.

Stanton had gone 75 plate appearances without a home run before parking his 22nd home run Friday.

"Having to lock in for the Derby made me feel better," Stanton said, per MLB.com. "I wasn't myself the last couple of weeks. The short time off and the Derby kind of helped me out. I think it will be all right."

Sizzling Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon has received good news as an X-ray on his ailing ankle has come back negative.

Blackmon, who turned the ankle Saturday, has been on fire with 13 hits in his last 25 at-bats in embarking on a six-game hitting streak.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt said Sunday he was not feeling well after leaving Saturday's game due to dizziness. Belt said he doesn't know how his concussion test went and isn't sure if he will land on the disabled list.

Belt said he was injured during batting practice Saturday. He was looking at the shortstop when the throw came from second base and hit him.

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton went 1 for 4 with a solo home run in his team's 5-3 loss to the Giants Saturday.

It was the second home run in as many nights for Stanton, who is coming out of the break hot. He now owns sole possession of the home-run lead in the National League. Stanton has hit .295/.395/.552 with 23 home runs and 65 RBI in 359 at-bats.

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is awaiting results of an X-ray after turning his ankle Saturday night, MLB.com reports.

Blackmon went 1 for 4 Saturday to extend his hitting streak to six games. He has hit .305/.351/.477 with 14 home runs, 52 RBI and 18 stolen bases in 354 at-bats.