MLB Player News

Washington outfielder Bryce Harper has been receiving treatment for an injury to his hip recently, the Washington Times reports. Manager Davey Johnson said he found out about it Monday.

Johnson said he was "disturbed I wasn't informed."

Harper was limping during Monday's game against Philadelphia, but finished 1 for 3 with a walk. He's batting .278 on the year for the Nationals. Harper expects to play Tuesday.

"I'm fine," Harper said. "If I was hurting I'd come out of the game."

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon had a three-hit game Monday night against the Dodgers. Blackmon doubled among his three hits.

The center fielder went 3 for 5 in the game with a run scored. He's batting .286 on the season.

Blackmon has gone 8 for 16 (.500) over his last four games for Colorado with three runs scored. He's hit in seven of his last nine contests.

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley had a solid game in a losing effort Monday night at home against the Orioles. Brantley went 3 for 4 in the contest.

With Cleveland losing 7-2, Brantley doubled but did not score a run. He added two singles and is batting .278 for the season.

The 26-year-old has hits in seven straight games. He's gone 10 for 25 over that stretch with a double, triple and three stolen bases. He has 15 swipes on the year.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes had a two-hit game Monday during a win over the Rangers. One of those hits left the ballpark in the 4-2 game.

Cespedes drove in a run with a solo homer, his 21st, in the second inning off starter Derek Holland. He finished 2 for 4 and is batting .231 on the year.

The 27-year-old has gone 4 for 8 in his last two games and has at least one hit in five of his last six contests. He's up to 62 runs batted in on the year for the Athletics.

Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter had an RBI double in four at-bats Monday against the Reds. Since Aug. 4, Carpenter is batting .345 (38 for 110) with one triple, one home run, 13 doubles and 14 RBI in 28 games.

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was able to start Monday against the Cubs after injuring his right ankle Sunday against the Braves. Stanton is batting .288 with a .591 slugging percentage, .996 OPS, five doubles, five home runs and seven RBI in his last 18 games.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera remains out with abdominal discomfort Monday against the Red Sox, MLive.com reports.

Cabrera also sat out Saturday and Sunday with the issue. It's unclear when he will return, but with rosters expanded for September the Tigers will not need to place him on the disabled list.

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton tweaked his right ankle Sunday against the Braves, which might keep him out Monday against the Cubs, according to MLB.com. The injury isn't considered serious.

"Working against me is it's a day game," Stanton said. "We'll see in the morning."

Phillies outfielder Darin Ruf homered in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

Ruf finished 1 for 3 with a walk and the solo blast. He has held his own in 172 at-bats this year, as his line sits at .256/.348/.512 with 21 RBI and 20 walks to go with 12 home runs.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (abdomen) remained affixed to the bench and could not start Sunday against Cleveland, MLB.com reports. It is his second consecutive day of rest. 

Cabrera is day to day for the Tigers, who may rest him some more going forward to ensure his health for the stretch run. He is batting .358 with 43 homers and 130 RBI.