MLB Player News

Canha went 3-for-3 with three singles and two walks in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Angels.

The 32-year-old did exactly what a leadoff hitter should do -- keep the line moving. While he wasn't directly involved in any run production, Canha still put together a strong effort at the plate. The outfielder is slashing .268/.400/.497 with 10 home runs, 15 RBI, 40 runs scored and six stolen bases in 50 games this year. His career high in steals is seven, set back in 2015.

Turner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in a 4-3 victory over the Giants on Thursday.

Turner homered off Alex Wood in the third inning to plate Mookie Betts and give the Dodgers an early 2-0 lead. It was only Turner's third home run of May as he's cooled considerably after a hot start but he remains a consistent option with a .266/.358/.468 slash line on the season.

Ramirez went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored and a walk Thursday against the Tigers.

Ramirez got Cleveland on the board early, doubling home a run in the first inning. He drove in another run in the sixth inning with a single to record his second multi-RBI performance of the campaign. Ramirez now has a hit in five of his last six starts and maintains a .265/.296/.456 line across 71 plate appearances for the season.

Ohtani was scratched from Thursday's start due to transportation issues, but will now start Friday against the Athletics instead, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ohtani was on a team bus that got stuck in traffic, so he would not have gotten to the ballpark in time to properly prepare for his start. Instead he will serve as the designated hitter and bat second Thursday, and he will be lined up to take the mound Friday.

After not being in the original lineup, Ohtani will now bat second and serve as the designated hitter Thursday against the Athletics.

Ohtani was scratched from his start on the mound, but he will now be a part of the lineup. He takes the place of Phil Gosselin as the designated hitter.

Ohtani will not be the starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

There has been no explanation yet for the shift in plans, though Ohtani is also not in the batting order for the contest. Patrick Sandoval will take the mound in Ohtani's place.

Ruf (hamstring) was placed on the injured list Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Ruf suffered the injury while rounding first base in Wednesday's contest against the Diamondbacks. He'll now be out at least ten days, though the results of a pending MRI will dictate if he can return after the minimum amount of time. LaMonte Wade was recalled in the corresponding move.

Ford isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against Toronto.

Ford started the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. DJ LeMahieu will shift to first base while Tyler Wade enters the lineup at the keystone.

Ohtani isn't in the lineup as the designated hitter for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Ohtani is serving as the starting pitcher in Thursday's matchup, but he won't be utilized as a two-way player to begin the game. Phil Gosselin will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.

Ruf (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Ruf left Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent right hamstring injury and was slated to undergo an MRI on Thursday. While the results of his MRI aren't yet known, Jason Vosler will start at first base and bat eighth.