MLB Player News

Witt (hand) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 9-2 loss to the White Sox.

Witt has had a bumpy week or so with a hamstring injury preceding the hand injury that kept him out of Monday's contest. This was just his second hitless game in six since the All-Star break. The rookie is slashing ,252/.296/.447 with 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 51 runs scored and 20 stolen bases through 392 plate appearances. He should resume his role as the everyday shortstop if he can avoid further injury issues.

Bogaerts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Bogaerts started the past 24 games and will receive Tuesday off after posting an .839 OPS across the first 11 games of the season's second half. Christian Arroyo will take over at shortstop while Yolmer Sanchez starts at the keystone.

Witt (hand) is batting second and playing shortstop Tuesday in Chicago, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The hand injury that sidelined Witt on Monday was considered minor so, to no surprise, the rookie is back in the lineup Tuesday. He's gone 5-for-19 with a double, a home run and four RBI in five games since the break.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Red Sox.

Diaz has been a regular in the Houston lineup of late, starting nine of the 13 games since the All-Star break. He's hit very well in that span, maintaining a .361 average with three homers, five RBI and seven runs scored. However, once Trey Mancini and Alex Bregman (personal) are plugged into the lineup, it may cost Diaz a significant amount of playing time.

Mateo went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

The 27-year-old is first in the American League and second in the majors with 25 steals on the year, three behind the Marlins' Jon Berti, but Mateo has been little more than a one-category contributor from a fantasy perspective. Through 95 games, he's slashing .215/.261/.372 with eight homers, 27 RBI and 38 runs.

Seager went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-2 loss to Baltimore.

Seager missed the last three games with a leg injury and it was speculated he'd need a stint on the injured list, but he was back at it Monday despite not being fully healthy. He served as the designated hitter while Marcus Semien handled shortstop. The homer was Seager's team-leading 24th.

Witt (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

The injury Witt suffered Sunday when he was struck by a pitch is not believed to be serious, and according to manager Mike Matheny it is not even an issue. However, Matheny did note that Witt is getting a day as he works back from the hamstring injury that cost him time in late July. Regardless of the reason, Maikel Garcia will start at shortstop for the Royals on Monday night.

Seager (lower leg) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

It was reported Sunday that Seager could land on the injured list, but he is apparently feeling good enough not only to avoid an IL stint but to return to action one day later. Seager will hit second Monday night, but he will serve as the designated hitter rather than start at shortstop like he usually does.

Baez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Baez homered Sunday and tallied four hits over his last three games, but he will get a night off after committing two errors in Sunday's contest. Willi Castro will start at shortstop in Baez's place.

Duran went 1-for-4 with a three-run double in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

After striking out in each of his first three plate appearances of the day, Duran came up clutch when it mattered most. With one out in a tie game in the top of the ninth, Duran stepped to the plate and delivered a bases-clearing two-bagger to help the Rangers take three of four from the Angels. The 23-year-old rookie has started in each of Texas' last five games and looks like he could handle a near-everyday role while Brad Miller (neck) is on the injured list and while Corey Seager (lower leg) is also at risk of being deactivated.