MLB Player News

Arias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Arias has notched four hits in three games since returning from the injured list, but the Guardians will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Daniel Schneemann will move to the hot corner as a result, giving Petey Halpin a start in center field.

Wilson went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three total RBI in Friday's extra-inning win over the Angels.

Wilson laced an RBI single in the third inning before launching a two-run homer in the seventh to cut into the Athletics' deficit in what ultimately turned into a thrilling comeback win. Since returning from the injured list June 12 following a dislocated left shoulder, the shortstop has gone 7-for-27 (.259) with a homer, two doubles, seven RBI and four runs scored while reaching safely in all seven games. Overall, the 24-year-old is slashing .287/.315/.404 with four homers, 10 doubles, 26 RBI, 22 runs and two stolen bases across 46 contests.

Story (abdomen) has begun jogging and swinging off a tee, MLB.com reports.

Story is taking the first steps in his return from sports hernia surgery, and Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said the shortstop is "progressing pretty nicely." Story won't be eligible to be activated until the first day following the All-Star break.

Henderson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers.

Henderson has gone 7-for-25 (.280) with three homers and six RBI over his last seven games. The shortstop's blast got the Orioles on the board in the sixth inning in this contest. Henderson is hitting .223 with a .716 OPS on the year, and he's added 16 homers, 38 RBI, 41 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple and six stolen bases across 76 games.

Pena went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 9-3 win over the Guardians.

Pena was a thorn in the Guardians' side all game, homering in the third and seventh innings before adding an RBI single in the eighth. The shortstop has now recorded multiple hits in three straight games, piling up four extra-base hits and six RBI during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .289/.351/.461 with six home runs, 18 RBI, 28 runs scored and five steals across 168 plate appearances.

Lux (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment June 29, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lux has been on the injured list all season due to shoulder and ankle issues, though he was cleared to resume taking live batting practice last week. Manager Kevin Cash said Friday that the 28-year-old's shoulder is feeling better now that he's a month removed from suffering a setback during a rehab game, but the Rays will continue to bring him back slowly and wait until the end of the month before returning him to minor-league action. More information about the duration of Lux's upcoming rehab assignment may come once he begins playing in games.

Witt has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee following an MRI, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Witt had to exit Thursday's game versus the Cardinals when his knee twisted awkwardly on a sliding stop at shortstop, and he is not in the lineup Friday. Royals manager Matt Quatraro referred to the diagnosis as a "best-case scenario," adding that the club will see how Witt is feeling Sunday following the team off day Saturday before determining next steps. That suggests Witt has a chance to avoid the 10-day injured list.

Caballero is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Caballero will hit the bench Friday after a run of seven straight starts, during which he batted .346 (9-for-26) with a double, two homers, nine RBI and five runs. Anthony Volpe is starting at shortstop in the series opener versus Cincinnati.

WItt (knee) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Witt departed Thursday's game against the Cardinals with an apparent knee issue after his right leg twisted under him on a sliding attempt at shortstop, and he'll sit for at least one game. A rare team day off Saturday will provide the All-Star shortstop two straight days of rest heading into Sunday's series finale.

Lee went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Rangers.

Lee extended Minnesota's lead to 4-0 in the first inning with his two-out shot off Jack Leiter, his 12th homer this season. Over his last nine games, Lee has gone 8-for-32 (.250) with three home runs and no strikeouts. Overall, he's slashing .238/.294/.423 with 42 RBI, 32 runs scored and three stolen bases across 283 plate appearances this year.