MLB Player News

Crawford went 2-for-6 with a double and two runs in an extra-innings loss to the Royals on Friday.

Crawford generated his fourth two-hit effort of the second half of August, an 11-game span in which he's had a bit more trouble than usual making contact (23.1 strikeout rate). Despite the up-and-down nature of his recent performances, the veteran shortstop does have a solid .263 average and .326 on-base percentage, boasts a career-high 28 doubles and is one home run and eight RBI short of tying his personal bests in those categories.

Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Nationals.

He took Paolo Espino deep in the fourth inning, but it was all the offense the Mets could muster. Baez has gone 6-for-19 over five games since returning from the IL, and Friday's long ball has given the 28-year-old his third career season with at least 25 homers.

Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in a loss to the Rockies.

Turner's third-inning homer pushed the Dodgers into a 2-2 tie, but it proved to be the last run the team would tally in the game. The long ball was his 20th of the campaign, helping him join Cedric Mullins and Fernando Tatis as the only big-leaguers with at least 20 homers and 20 steals so far this season. This marks the first time in Turner's career that he has hit the 20-20 mark -- his previous season high for homers was 19 in both the 2018 and 2019 campaigns.

Edman went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 4-3 win over the Pirates on Friday.

Edman continued his red-hot run at the plate Friday collecting three RBI which included a fifth inning two-run home run. Batting in the leadoff spot, Edman has now collected a hit in 13 of his last 14 games with one home run and nine RBI.

Chang went 1-for-3 with a home run in a loss to Boston on Friday.

Chang provided some insurance Friday in what was a solo home run off Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez in the seventh inning. Drawing the start at first-base, Chang extended his current hitting streak to four consecutive games, as well as at-least one hit in five of his last six games.

Adames (quadriceps) hit and ran on the field ahead of Friday's game against the Twins, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Adames will participate in baseball activities again Saturday, and manager Craig Counsell said that the 25-year-old will return to the lineup as the designated hitter Saturday if all goes well. The shortstop has missed the last three games due to left quadriceps discomfort.

Story (leg) isn't in Friday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Story aggravated a leg injury in Wednesday's contest against the Cubs, and he'll be held out of Friday's lineup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Brendan Rodgers will shift to shortstop while Garrett Hampson starts at second base.

Crawford isn't starting Friday against Atlanta, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Crawford will get a day off after he went 2-for-14 with a double, three RBI, a stolen base, a walk and five strikeouts across the last four games. Thairo Estrada will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Williams was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

The club has yet to specify whether Williams has tested positive for the virus, so it's not known how long he'll be forced to be away from the team. Outfielder Jorge Bonifacio was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his roster spot.

Adames (quadriceps) remains sidelined for Friday's game against the Twins.

Adames will miss his third straight game while dealing with a quadriceps issue. Even with the designated hitter available available under American League rules, he still hasn't been cleared to play, though it's possible he returns in that spot over the weekend. Luis Urias will again slide to shortstop in his absence.