MLB Player News

Gordon exited Friday's game against the White Sox due to groin tightness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gordon appeared to injure himself as he dove back to first base on a pickoff attempt, but the Mariners indicated it's a minor injury. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day. Dylan Moore will fill in at second base.

Gordon left Friday's game against the White Sox with an apparent injury, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Gordon appeared to tweak something in his leg when diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt. The nature and severity of the issue are not yet clear.

Pennington signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday.

The 34-year-old doesn't have much left in the tank, as he owns a .220/.290/.298 slash line over the last four seasons. With the Yankees in an early-season injury crisis, it's possible he gets a look in a bench role, but for now he'll head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Marte will open the year in the Dominican Summer League, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

While it would have been fun to see Marte challenged with a stateside assignment right out of the gate, his org. mate Julio Rodriguez was a top July 2 signee in 2017, went to the DSL in 2018, and was assigned to Low-A this year out of camp, so Marte will hope to follow that blueprint. He received a $1.55 million bonus on July 2, 2018, and has significant five-category upside.

Anderson (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.

As expected, Anderson is back with the White Sox ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Mariners after his wife gave birth to the couple's second child Monday. Look for him to assume his normal spot in the lineup. Through three games, Anderson is 4-for-12 with a double and a stolen base.

Bogaerts (ankle) is starting at shortstop and hitting fifth Thursday against the A's, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

As expected, Bogaerts is back in action after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday and subsequently sitting out Wednesday. The shortstop, who is 6-for-23 with a homer and a trio of doubles through six games this season, will face lefty Brett Anderson in his first game back.

Rocchio is opening the year in extended spring training before being assigned to a short-season affiliate in June, MLB.com reports.

Considering how advanced Rocchio is for his age (18), it wouldn't have been shocking for the Indians to assign him to Low-A, but this was always the more likely scenario. He will likely open in the New York-Penn League in mid-June, but could get a taste of the Midwest League before the end of the season.

Manager Alex Cora said he expects Bogaerts (ankle) to play in Thursday's series finale against the Athletics, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Bogaerts is sitting out Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday, though he never actually exited Tuesday's contest. After the foul ball, Bogaerts was thrown out at third base trying for a triple during the ninth inning. The team didn't provide an official diagnosis, but it appears the 26-year-old is just dealing with a sore ankle/foot and may make a quick return to the lineup. Brock Holt is filling in at shortstop for the Red Sox in his absence.

Bogaerts is not in Wednesday's lineup against the A's after fouling a ball off his foot in Tuesday's game, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

There is no official diagnosis for Bogaerts, but he stayed in for the entirety of Tuesday night's game, so it seems like he is probably day-to-day with a sore ankle/foot. Brock Holt starts at shortstop in his place.

Diaz will get a start at first base this weekend against the A's, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

He has been getting more work there recently before games, and the Astros are ready to give him his first career start there this weekend. Already capable of playing the other three infield positions and left field, this will make Diaz an even more versatile utility option for Houston, although it doesn't do much for his fantasy value.