MLB Player News

Adrianza (hamstring) is expected to return from the 10-day disabled list when first eligible Thursday against the Rays, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Adrianza hit the DL with the left hamstring strain July 2, the same date Jorge Polanco was reinstated from an 80-game suspension. Polanco has since taken over as the Twins' everyday shortstop, so Adrianza will probably have to settle for a utility role once activated. Adrianza has logged time at all four infield spots this season and is capable of manning left field if needed.

Gordon (back) will bat leadoff and start at second base in Sunday's series finale against the Rockies.

Gordon left Friday's game due to a back injury and was held out Saturday as a precaution, but will return to his regular role for the series finale. The infielder opened the month of July on a five-game hitting streak, but owns just a .560 OPS since June 1.

Adames (illness) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Adames was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's contest and is apparently still under the weather a day later. The rookie's absence will allow Adeiny Hechavarria to pick up a second consecutive start at shortstop.

Diaz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.

Manager John Gibbons' decision to open up an everyday role in the middle infield for Lourdes Gurriel has proven detrimental to Diaz and Devon Travis, who have received more frequent benchings to accommodate the rookie. Diaz will sit for the second time in four games after hitting his eighth home run of the season Saturday in the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss.

Anderson went 0-for-4 and stole a base in Saturday's 12-6 loss to the Astros.

Anderson was held out of the White Sox's previous game after getting plunked by a pitch on the left forearm, but his legs still work fine. The steal was his 21st of the season, which ties him for fifth in the majors.

Fletcher will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Fletcher had been working into a fairly regular role, starting seven straight games heading into Friday's contest, but he'll now sit in favor of Luis Valbuena for the second straight game. Fletcher has a .294/.345/.373 line in 19 games this season.

Herrera is not in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.

Herrera will hit the bench after starting 16 straight games following a mid-June promotion. He hit .269/.286/.388 over that span with zero homers and one steal.

Gordon (back) is not starting Saturday against the Rockies, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gordon left Friday's game with a back injury and will spend at least one game out of the lineup. Andrew Romine gets the start at second base in his absence.

Adames was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Mets due to illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Daniel Robertson will move in to play second base, with Johnny Field entering the lineup in Adames' eighth spot and playing left field. The severity of the illness is not yet clear.

Wendle is not in the lineup against the Mets on Saturday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wendle will head to the bench with southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for New York. In his place, Daniel Robertson will get the assignment in left field while Adeiny Hechavarria draws a start in the infield.