MLB Player News

Ortiz left Friday's game against the White Sox after injuring his left hamstring, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

The severity of the injury isn't known just yet, but Ortiz will likely undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the damage. Expect more news after further evaluation.

Hendriks will serve as Saturday's opener against the Rays, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hendriks tossed a scoreless frame while allowing a hit Wednesday as Oakland's opener, and now he'll take on starting duties yet again. He'll be expected to throw 1-2 innings before handing the ball to a long reliever. The 29-year-old has accrued a 5.94 ERA and 1.74 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 16.2 innings this season.

Lopez exited Friday's game against the Twins with a left rib contusion.

Lopez walked off the field with the team trainer in the fifth inning after suffering the injury. The timetable for his return remains unknown, but he'll be evaluated Saturday to determine his status moving forward.

Stanek will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Stanek is expected to toss 1-2 innings before turning the ball over to a long reliever. He's appeared in 51 games this season, posting a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 70 punchouts through 58.1 innings.

Lopez appeared to suffer an injury during Friday's start against Minnesota, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Lopez made it through 4.1 innings before suffering an undisclosed injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet known, but more information should become available after further evaluation. Jake Newberry was called upon to replace Lopez.

Ortiz appeared to suffer a leg injury while covering first base in the second inning of Friday's game against the White Sox, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. He gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over 1.2 innings prior to leaving the contest.

Ortiz managed to walk off the field under his own power with the team trainer, but he was walking with an obvious limp. The extent and nature of the injury should come to light once he's been examined further.

Barnes (hip) threw a bullpen session Friday and is scheduled for another one Sunday before possibly returning sometime next week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Barnes has been out since Sept. 3 with left hip inflammation. He's working his way through a throwing progression and appears likely to return soon, barring any setbacks.

Chapman (knee) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Marc Carig of The Athletic reports.

Chapman threw a successful side session Wednesday for his first work off a mound since being shut down, so he appears to be progressing quite well. Manager Aaron Boone indicated Tuesday that the veteran left-hander could rejoin the Yankees sometime next week, so the results of Saturday's throwing session loom large.

Hart was recalled by the Orioles on Friday.

Hart has thrown 14 innings of relief for the Orioles this season, posting a 5.79 ERA and a 10:8 K:BB. The 28-year-old will provide a low-leverage relief arm for the team down the stretch.

Phillips was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Phillips will provide another fresh arm in the Orioles' bullpen ahead of a three-game set versus the White Sox this weekend. The right-hander hasn't pitched in a game since Sept. 2, so he will be available upon his arrival. In eight big-league appearances this year, he's posted an unsightly 13.03 ERA and 2.07 WHIP.