MLB Player News

Neto (foot) is playing shortstop and hitting ninth versus Houston on Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Neto sat out Saturday's game against Houston after being removed from Friday's contest with a bruise on his left foot, but the rookie shortstop is good to go Sunday for the series finale against the Astros.

Franco (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 22-year-old sat out Game 2 of Saturday's twin bill due to the hamstring injury he picked up during the matinee, and it's not a major surprise the Rays will give him at least one full day to rest. According to Topkin, Franco is receiving treatment and could be back in the lineup for Monday's series finale in Boston. Taylor Walls will make another start at shortstop Sunday for Tampa Bay.

Duran started in left field and went 1-for-1 with two walks in Saturday's 16-6 win over the Mariners.

Duran was activated off the injured list, and the Rangers put his dangerous bat in the lineup. He slashed .301/.346/.921 with five home runs, five doubles, 11 RBI and 13 runs scored during the month of May before hitting the IL. He's in a crowded mix for at-bats in left field and at DH.

Witt went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.

Witt snapped out of a minor slump, posting three singles after entering Saturday's game 2-for-20 in his last five appearances. The youngster has slashed .236/.272/.430 with 10 home runs through 57 games. He also ranks fourth in MLB with 18 steals, five of which have come in his past nine games.

Crawford suffered a knee injury in the eighth inning of Saturday's loss to the Rangers but he plans to play against Texas on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Crawford suffered the knee injury while making a dive into second base and colliding with Leody Taveras. While Crawford was able to stay in the game, it was clear the shortstop was dealing with soreness. If the pain doesn't subside, he may sit out a game, but for now Crawford should be considered likely to be in the lineup for Sunday's finale against the Rangers.

Corres (heel) remains sidelined Saturday against the Guardians.

Correa's right ankle caused much consternation over the winter, but it's been his left leg which has caused problems this season. He's been dealing with plantar fasciitis since late May, and while it's yet to send him to the injured list, he's now missed three of the last four games. It's possible he's back in the lineup Sunday, but the Twins have a scheduled off day Monday, so they could keep him sidelined Sunday in order to give him four consecutive days to rest. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop in Correa's absence.

Franco will be absent from the lineup for the evening portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox due to a hamstring injury, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Franco returned from a minor shoulder injury in the afternoon contest and looked healthy, grabbing three hits and scoring a pair of runs while stealing his 21st base of the year. He wasn't removed from the game at any point but evidently picked up another injury. It remains to be see whether or not this particular issue will require a trip to the injured list. Taylor Walls will move to shortstop for Saturday's nightcap, with Isaac Paredes entering the lineup at third base.

Duran (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Duran is starting in left field and batting eighth Saturday against the Mariners after making a swift recovery from a right oblique injury. The 24-year-old has put up an impressive .301/.340/.515 slash line with seven home runs and three stolen bases in 40 games (144 plate appearances) this season with the Rangers.

Neto (foot) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Astros.

Neto was removed from Friday night's game in Houston after taking a pitch off his left foot. X-rays came back negative and he is considered day-to-day. Livan Soto will play shortstop and bat ninth for the Angels on Saturday.

Diaz is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Marlins.

Diaz has registered an ugly .185/.241/.238 batting line with only five extra-base hits (one homer, four doubles) through 141 plate appearances this season with the Athletics. He's gone hitless in his last four games.