MLB Player News

Gordon went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Braves.

It was his first multi-hit game of the young season, but Gordon has strung together a six-game hitting streak and is now hitting .286 (8-for-28). The speedy second baseman has a modest two steals and four runs scored so far, but both numbers should rise now that he seems to be finding his stroke at the plate.

Swanson went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins.

The rookie shortstop is slashing just .156/.206/.281 through seven games to kick off the season, with a solo homer being his only real offensive contribution. The Braves will give Swanson a very long leash when it comes to shaking off this slump, as this is expected to be a rebuilding year for the team anyway, but if his bat doesn't begin to pick up fairly soon he could be facing a demotion to Triple-A -- a level he skipped over completely in 2016.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Nationals.

The 26-year-old is quickly dismissing any idea that his performance last season was a fluke, hitting .278 with three homers, five RBI and six runs scored through his first eight games of 2017. The Cards' offense is struggling out of the gate, but Diaz has been one of the few bright spots in the St. Louis lineup.

Lindor went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the White Sox.

He's already got four homers through seven games, and the 23-year-old looks set to take his power game to another level after connecting on a career-high 15 home runs last season. Lindor's stellar defense may have overshadowed his offensive upside coming up through the Indians system, but he seems intent on establishing himself as perhaps the game's best all-around shortstop in 2017.

Bichette is 6-for-15 (.400) with a home run, two doubles and six runs scored through his first four games with Low-A Lansing.

The Jays' No. 6 prospect, and son of former big-league slugger Donte Bichette, went deep on Opening Day for the Lugnuts. After dominating rookie ball last year, Bichette is embarking on his first full season as a professional. The 19-year-old, who was drafted in the second round in 2016, appears destined to do battle with Richard Urena (the club's No. 5 prospect) for the title of heir apparent to Troy Tulowitski.

Crawford is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Crawford will get the day off after starting the first eight games for the Giants. He's off to a nice start to the season, going 11-for-30 with one homer, five RBI and three runs. Eduardo Nunez will cover for him at shortstop while Aaron Hill mans third base.

Nelson was held back in extended spring training to rehab a quad injury, MLB.com's Mike Rosenbaum reports.

A 15th-round pick in 2016, Nelson hit .284 with one home run and seven steals in 162 at-bats in the Gulf Coast League last year.

Story is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Story will get what looks like a regular day of rest Tuesday as Cristhian Adames takes over at shortstop. The young shortstop is off to a slow start this season, hitting 4-for-27 (.148) with three runs and one stolen base through eight games.

Camargo was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

With Matt Kemp (hamstring) landing on the disabled list, Camargo will receive his first taste of the big leagues after appearing in just three games at Triple-A this season. That said, the 23-year-old is blocked at each infield position by more established options, so he'll likely fill a reserve role during his first major-league stint.

Rojas is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.

Rojas is expected to carry a bigger workload with Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) on the shelf, but he'll head to the bench for a night off. J.T. Riddle will make his big-league debut to fill his place at shortstop.