MLB Player News

Swanson (side) is back in the lineup Friday versus the Dodgers.

Swanson sat out of Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners due to a side issue, but it doesn't appear to have been anything serious. He is at shortstop and batting second Friday for the Cubs.

Rojas (hamstring) is in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Rojas made an early exit from Wednesay's series finale against the Giants due to a cramp in his left hamstring, but all is well following Thursday's scheduled team off day. He'll start at shortstop and bat seventh versus the Cubs and lefty Justin Steele.

Wendle (intercostal) hit off a tee and did defensive drills Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wendle is back to doing baseball activities after a week-long shutdown for a right intercostal strain. He is eligible to be activated off the 10-day IL at any time, but it probably won't happen for several more days as he tests the muscle and rounds back into form. Jon Berti has been serving as the Marlins' primary shortstop in Wendle's absence.

Perdomo is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

Nick Ahmed will handle shortstop duties and bat seventh with left-hander Trevor Rogers getting the start for Miami. Perdomo, a switch hitter, should continue to cover short mainly against righties.

Grissom is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Friday at Kansas City.

Grissom was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday morning and has an opportunity to take over as Atlanta's everyday shortstop with Orlando Arcia (wrist) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move. Grissom was off to a tremendous start this season in the International League, slashing .366/.458/.585 with one home run and two stolen bases through 10 games. The 22-year-old offers category-spanning fantasy upside.

Grissom was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Friday.

The 22-year-old is set to take over as Atlanta's everyday shortstop with Orlando Arcia (wrist) landing on the injured list. Grissom has crushed it at Gwinnett this season, slashing .366/.458/.585 with one homer, two stolen bases and a 6:4 BB:K. His glove remains a work in progress, but he showed his fantasy upside last season and should be picked up in most leagues where he's still available.

Adames went 0-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Padres.

Adames failed to get a hit in the contest, but he reached twice on walks and stole second base after each free pass. The thefts were his first of the campaign. Adames isn't known as a major threat on the basepaths, though he did steal a career-best eight bags last season.

Grissom will likely be recalled by Atlanta before its next game against Kansas City on Friday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.

With Orlando Arcia headed for the injured list after scans revealed a microfracture in his wrist Thursday, Grissom figures to be the primary option to fill in at shortstop for Atlanta. The 22-year-old infielder has been stellar at the plate with Triple-A Gwinnett, slashing .366/.458/.585 on the year, but problems with his glove kept Grissom out of the majors to start the season.

Arcia underwent an MRI and CT scan Thursday which revealed a microfracture in his left wrist. As a result, he will be placed on the IL.

The team did not provide a timetable on how long Arcia is expected to be sidelined. While Arcia recovers, Atlanta will most likely recall Vaughn Grissom from Triple-A to serve as the team's primary shortstop.

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Thursday that DeJong (back) is going to have a "somewhat extended rehab" in Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Because DeJong didn't see much action during spring training, the team is opting to give him plenty of work in the minors before bringing him back onto the major-league roster. So far, DeJong is slashing .167/.167/.222 over his first five minor-league games.