MLB Player News

Bogaerts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Bogaerts will receive a breather after starting each of the Red Sox's first eight games out of the All-Star break, during which he went 7-for-31 with no RBI and four runs. Brock Holt will pick up the start at shortstop in Bogaerts' stead.

Mondesi will start at shortstop and bat second Sunday against the Yankees.

It appears the absence of lineup mainstay Jorge Bonifacio is the main reason why Mondesi, who has mostly served as the Royals' No. 9 hitter since being promoted from Triple-A Omaha on June 17, will occupy prime real estate in Sunday's batting order. With Bonifacio's power bat on the bench, Whit Merrifield will shift down to the cleanup spot, opening up the two hole for Mondesi. The 23-year-old could soon force his way into the top half of the order based on merit, as he's gone 7-for-13 with three stolen bases over his past four appearances.

Fletcher started and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over Seattle.

There was concern that the rookie would fall on the short side of a platoon at the hot corner with Luis Valbuena following Albert Pujols' return from the disabled list last week, but Fletcher has put the position battle to rest by making his 11th consecutive start. The 24-year-old isn't providing much pop this season (.394 slugging percentage), but he's batting .294 and should build on his 12 runs scored while batting leadoff against southpaws and ninth (effectively the "second leadoff hitter") against righties.

Camargo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers.

It's his fourth homer in July and 11th of the season. Camargo has been heating up since the All-Star break, hitting. 333 over seven games to boost his slash line on the year to .257/.349/.440.

Arcia went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run against the Giants on Saturday.

Arcia found himself in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game since he was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs and is now 3-for-12 over that span. He was also caught stealing Saturday, dropping him to 3-for-6 in stolen-base attempts this year. The Brewers got deeper around the infield with their acquisition of Mike Moustakas, and with Jonathan Villar (thumb) beginning a rehab assignment, it remains to be seen how long Arcia will continue to get regular playing time.

Mondesi didn't get the start in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, but he came into the game in the ninth inning, and went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases.

He led off the inning with a single against Aroldis Chapman, and then took matter into his own hands after Alex Gordon and Alcides Escobar failed to advance him by stealing second and third before Chapman was able to close out a 5-4 Yankees win. Even with Mike Moustakas now in Milwaukee, there's no guarantee Mondesi will see consistent playing time down the stretch, but his .294/.310/.471 slash line with three homers and eight steals in 24 games suggests he's a much better option in a starting role than either Hunter Dozier or Escobar.

Turner went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases Saturday against the Marlins.

Turner reached base on a bunt single in the first inning and then stole second and third base. His activity on the basepaths is a welcomed sight as these were his first stolen bases since June 29, and they break a stretch of five consecutive unsuccessful attempts. He now ranks second in the National League with 24 stolen bases.

Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Baez provided all the offense for the Cubs with his fourth-inning blast, as St. Louis starter Miles Mikolas and a trio of relievers shut down the Chicago lineup for most of the afternoon. Baez now has home runs in consecutive games and 21 for the season, and he remains one of the most dynamic offensive players in all of baseball.

Herrera went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Herrera drove in a pair in the third frame on a double to right field, handing the Royals an early 2-0 lead. He's recorded a base knock in seven of his past 10 tilts, going 10-for-38 with three extra-base hits and four RBI over that stretch. He has not homered in 39 appearances this season.

Gordon went 3-for-5 and recorded a stolen base in an extra-inning loss to the Angels on Friday. He was also caught stealing on another attempt.

The speedster fulfilled his leadoff role in trademark fashion, banging out multiple hits for the sixth time in July. Gordon has enjoyed an offensive breakout overall during the current month, as evidenced by a .333 average over 78 plate appearances. The 30-year-old has now coaxed his season average up 11 points to .291 since July 1, which represents its highest point since June 23.