MLB Player News

Brantley went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Marlins.

He got the Astros on the board by taking Pablo Lopez deep in the bottom of the first inning, but the Marlins were already ahead 2-0 and never relinquished their lead. Brantley is posting his usual numbers in his age-35 season, slashing .293/.380/.426 through 50 games with four homers, one steal, 18 RBI and 19 runs. The home run was Brantley's first since May 17.

Buxton went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs and a third run scored in Friday's 9-4 win over the Rays.

After the center fielder took Gerrit Cole deep twice Thursday, it was Drew Rasmussen's turn to feel Buxton's wrath. The 28-year-old became only the fourth player in Twins history to have consecutive multi-homer games, and Friday's performance continued a power surge that has seen Buxton bat .400 (10-for-25) over his last six games with two doubles, six homers, nine runs and nine RBI.

Harper went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's victory over Arizona.

After his three-hit effort Friday, Harper brought his hit streak to five games. He's been productive in June, picking up a hit in six of his last seven games, including four with multiple hits, bringing his June batting average to .407 and his season average to .317.

Miller started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox.

Miller was activated off the injured list Friday and resumed his role as a starter against right-handers. The White Sox are throwing righties Saturday and Sunday, so Miller could slot in at left field or third base.

Reyes (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Columbus, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Reyes has been out since May 25 with right hamstring tightness. He resumed batting practice Wednesday, and he'll likely get in a couple workouts with the Guardians before heading out on his rehab assignment. It's unclear how many games he'll need at Columbus before he's ready to rejoin the big-league roster.

Winker went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Winker tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning, with his homer ending Red Sox starter Rich Hill's night. This was the first time Winker has hit safely in consecutive games since May 19 and 20. The outfielder has a .209/.313/.308 slash line with four homers, 24 RBI, 18 runs scored and nine doubles through 57 contests overall. Despite the lackluster numbers, he appears locked in as the Mariners' main leadoff hitter.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.

Martinez went yard in the third inning off Mariners starter Marco Gonzales. In the seventh, Martinez hit into a double play that yielded the Red Sox's last run, though he's not credited with an RBI on that play. He's been solid in June, going 9-for-32 (.281) in his last eight games. The 34-year-old's homer Friday was his first since May 17 and his sixth of the year. He's added a .349/.415/.552 slash line, 24 RBI, 34 runs scored and 21 doubles through 49 contests.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Pederson hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to pad the Giants' lead to 5-2. His steal came in the second inning, and it's just his second theft of the season. The outfielder has never recorded more than six stolen bases in a campaign, so he shouldn't be considered a significant speed threat. He's slashing .265/.337/.565 with 13 homers, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored and five doubles through 166 plate appearances. Pederson should continue to hold down a regular role in left field against right-handed pitchers.

Ruf went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Ruf's contributions Friday were enough to lift the Giants to the win. He took starter Walker Buehler deep in the fourth inning and tacked on another homer in the eighth off David Price. Ruf is now 4-for-15 in four games since returning from the bereavement list. The 35-year-old is up to a .226/.344/.354 slash line with five homers, 20 RBI, 29 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 50 contests. He's made three straight starts at first base, so Ruf should be in line for a regular role until Brandon Belt (knee) returns from the injured list.

McCutchen went 3-for-4 with two runs, an RBI, two stolen bases and a strikeout in Friday's 11-5 loss to the Nationals.

The Brewers struggled once again Friday during their seventh consecutive loss, but McCutchen was a bright spot in the team's offense. He didn't have any extra-base hits but showcased his speed with two steals. The 35-year-old has been effective during Milwaukee's losing streak, hitting .346 with a double, four RBI, two runs and two steals over the last seven games.