MLB Player News

Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox.

His third-inning blast off Nathan Eovaldi gave the Yankees their only lead of the game. Stanton has gone yard three times in the last five games and five times through 12 contests in July, but he's batting only .176 (9-for-51) on the month with a 3:15 BB:K. On the season, the 32-year-old slugger carries a .236/.314/.514 slash line with 24 homers and 61 RBI through 75 contests.

Lewis (concussion) played five innings in left field during Triple-A Tacoma's win over Oklahoma City on Friday, going 1-for-3 with three-run home run.

Lewis' stint on defense was his second during his rehab assignment and went an inning longer than his initial one Tuesday. The slugging outfielder also left the yard for the fifth time in the last six games, signaling that his timing at the plate is of no concern at this point in the process.

Ruf went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers.

Ruf's ninth-inning blast got the Giants within a run. He's mostly been limited to a timeshare role at first base and in the outfield lately, though he's hit safely in eight of 14 games in July. The 35-year-old is up to a .227/.337/.366 slash line with eight homers, 31 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases through 279 plate appearances. He should continue to play regularly versus left-handed pitchers.

Turner went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-1 win over the Angels.

All three of Turner's hits were singles. His first RBI of the game came on a groundout in the first inning, and he added a two-run single in the sixth and a one-run single in the eighth. This was the third baseman's third three-hit since June 30, and he's gone 22-for-50 (.440) in that span. The 37-year-old is slashing .254/.326/.403 with eight home runs, 51 RBI, 39 runs scored, one stolen base and 21 doubles through 344 plate appearances.

Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run scored in Friday's 13-2 win over the Pirates.

Blackmon opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning and added another in the eighth. This was his fifth straight multi-hit performance, a span in which he's gone 11-for-22 (.500) with six RBI. The 36-year-old's surge at the plate has lifted his slash line to .278/.329/.475 in 354 plate appearances. He's added 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 46 runs scored, 16 doubles, three triples and two stolen bases. He remains a strong fantasy play when the Rockies are at home.

Jimenez (leg) is out of Friday's lineup against the Twins, and while he's taken swings in the batting cage he hasn't resumed running and is unlikely to be available until after the All-Star break, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The 25-year-old was pulled from Wednesday's contest with right leg tightness, and it appears he won't be able to return to the field this weekend. Chicago's first game after the All-Star break is next Friday versus Cleveland, so Jimenez would have a full week to recover heading into the second half of the season.

Jimenez (leg) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Jimenez will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after exiting Wednesday's contest due to tightness in his right leg. AJ Pollock will receive another start in left field for Chicago.

Miller will sit Friday against the Mariners.

The Rangers have asked Miller to start just once all season against a lefty, a decision that makes sense considering he has a career 66 wRC+ against southpaws compared to a 110 wRC+ against right-handers. He'll sit for the second consecutive day with the Mariners turning to their second consecutive lefty in Robbie Ray.

Soler (pelvis) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in left field and batting fourth Friday against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Soler is back in the lineup after he missed two weeks of action while nursing a pelvic injury. The outfielder has compiled a .217 average with 13 homers, 34 RBI and 31 runs over 254 at-bats in 67 games this season. Jon Berti (groin) was placed on the 10-day IL, opening a roster spot for Soler's return.

Reyes isn't starting Friday against the Tigers.

Reyes is getting a rare day off after going just 1-for-11 with a run, a walk and four strikeouts over the last three games. Josh Naylor will serve as the designated hitter while Owen Miller starts at first base.