MLB Player News

Adames is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Adames has opened his season on a disappointing note, going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts through two games. The Rays aren't expected to pull the plug on Adames as their starting shortstop, but the team's wealth of versatile infield options means the 23-year-old may not have a lengthy leash if he endures a more extended slump.

Owings will start at second base and hit sixth Saturday against the White Sox.

Widely expected to fill a utility role for the Royals to begin the season, Owings has opened the campaign with back-to-back starts at the keystone, with one coming against a lefty (Carlos Rodon) and the other versus a righty (Reynaldo Lopez). Though Whit Merrifield saw the bulk of the action at second base for the Royals in 2018, manager Ned Yost said that Merrifield would likely play right field more often than anticipated since it gives the team its best defensive outfield, per Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com. That represents good news for Owings, who could flirt with double-digit home runs and steals if he ends up receiving steady playing time.

Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 7-6 win over the Mariners.

Bogaerts moved up the order a spot to cleanup Friday and delivered a leadoff second-inning homer, his first of the season. After delivering career highs in home runs and RBI last year, the 26-year-old shortstop will be a consistent presence in the middle of Boston's order.

Correa (neck) is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa has missed the first two games and will sit out Saturday with a neck injury sustained during a spring-training game eight days ago. He reported feeling better Friday, but manager AJ Hinch said Correa will have to get through a full workout, an event scheduled for Saturday, before he feels comfortable writing the shortstop's name in the lineup. Aledmys Diaz has been starting at short in place of Correa.

Fletcher is not in Friday's starting lineup against Oakland.

Fletcher hasn't drawn a start through the first two games of the season, although there's been no mention of an injury. Tommy La Stella will get the call at the keystone for the second straight contest after doubling in Thursday's opener.

Correa (neck) will miss at least the next two games, both against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa will be held out of the next two matchups due to neck soreness, and manager AJ Hinch won't allow his starting shortstop to return until he manages to turn in a full day of baseball activities. While it's positive news that Correa felt good Friday, he won't be taking any cuts just yet. He could be back in action in time for Sunday's series finale against the Rays if all goes according to plan. Aledmys Diaz is in line for time at short until Correa is cleared.

Wendle is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Wendle went 0-for-2 and was hit by two pitches in Thursday's season-opening loss, but he never came out of the game and no injury has been announced, so there's no real concern on his status. Daniel Robertson will start at second base and bat sixth in his stead Friday.

Correa (neck) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Correa had neck stiffness crop up Tuesday and was unable to play in Thursday's season opener. The 24-year-old has remained optimistic he'll be able to play at some point during the four-game series against Tampa Bay, but it's unsurprising to see the Astros being cautious with his return to action after he didn't feel right when taking swings Thursday. Aledmys Diaz will grab another start at shortstop in his absence.

Diaz started at shortstop in place of the injured Carlos Correa (neck) and went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Rays.

Correa's injury is not considered serious, but the Astros didn't want to push it. Diaz will remain the shortstop for as long as Correa is sidelined. Once Correa returns, Diaz will shift to a utility infield role.

Lindor (calf/ankle) is scheduled to visit a foot and ankle specialist in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Lindor suffered an acute left ankle sprain in a minor-league game earlier in the week (while rehabbing from a right calf strain), resulting in his placement on the 10-day injured list to open the season. He remains without a timeline for his return, though one will hopefully come into focus following his visit to the doctor. Eric Stamets, who started at shortstop Thursday, should continue to fill in for Lindor.