MLB Player News

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.

Baez went 2-for-4 with a triple in Friday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox.

The Tigers had only six hits as a team and just two extra-base hits. It was a good effort all the same for Baez, who has struggled to get going this season. The shortstop has a .565 OPS over his last 10 games and just a .599 OPS for the year, which is well below his career .757 mark. He could still get hot at some point, but fantasy managers can't be blamed for turning to other middle infield options.

Franco (shoulder) will return to the lineup for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, batting second and playing shortstop, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco hadn't played since Tuesday due to a minor left shoulder injury. He was set to return Friday but had to wait one more day after that game got rained out. It's possible the Rays won't ask him to start twice in one day immediately after his return, but he'll be taking part in at least one contest, squaring off against Garrett Whitlock.

Anderson went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored Friday against the Tigers.

Anderson tallied a single and a double to reach base multiple times for the fourth time in his last seven games. In that span, he's maintained a .419 on-base percentage with six runs and three doubles. Anderson is still performing poorly overall this season with a .623 OPS, but he is locked in as the White Sox's leadoff hitter and should provide reliable contributions in runs scored and stolen bases.

Neto is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left foot came back negative, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Neto was hit by a pitch in the foot during Friday's contest, and while he was initially able to continue, the rookie infielder eventually was replaced by Luis Rengifo. Blum believes it's possible Neto may sit out Saturday's contest against Houston, but the positive news is that he appears to have avoided a serious injury.

Neto exited Friday's game against the Astros with left foot soreness, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. He went 0-for-1 while reaching via a hit-by-pitch before leaving.

Neto was plunked in the left foot, and while he was initially able to continue in the contest, the rookie shortstop gave way not long after. Luis Rengifo has taken over at shortstop, and Neto should be considered day-to-day at this stage.

Correa (heel) isn't starting Friday against the Guardians.

Correa aggravated the plantar fasciitis in his left heel during Thursday's contest, but the good news is that he could return as soon as Saturday, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. In the meantime, Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop Friday and bat eighth.

The Guardians recalled Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

The 22-year-old prospect will return to the big leagues while Josh Bell spends a maximum of three days on the paternity list. Rocchio holds an .863 OPS in Triple-A this season through 207 plate appearances, but his minor-league success has yet to translate to the majors.

Franco (shoulder) is back in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Franco missed Wednesday's series finale against the Cubs due to left shoulder discomfort, but the issue has proven to be minor. He will start at shortstop and bat second Friday versus the Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. The 22-year-old rising star boasts a .298/.362/.482 slash line with seven home runs and 20 stolen bases through 55 games this season.

Allen is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Miami.

Allen has been the preferred option at shortstop for the Athletics since the beginning of May, but he'll sit this one out. Aledmys Diaz will get the start at short.