MLB Player News

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.

Allen was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

After starting just 1-for-16 at the plate through his first eight games, Allen will return to the minors to right himself. The 24-year-old shortstop slashed .266/.371/.358 over 206 plate appearances in Triple-A last season. Tyler Wade was selected from Las Vegas on Friday in a corresponding move.

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.

Anderson (knee) is tracking toward a return closer to the early side of his projected 2-4 week recovery timeline, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Anderson will be away from the White Sox for a couple days to tend to a personal matter, but his progress from a sprained left knee appears to be coming along well. April 27 is the beginning of a homestand for the White Sox and would be just after the two-week mark of Anderson's absence, so perhaps that's a date for the shortstop to shoot for.

Mateo isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

After going 3-for-13 with three RBI and two steals in the Orioles' last series against Oakland, Mateo will get an off day in Friday's series opener with Chicago. In his absence, Gunnar Henderson will start at shortstop, Anthony Santander (back) will serve as DH and Terrin Vavra will get a start in right field.

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.

Perez (back) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday and transferred from Triple-A Toledo to Double-A Erie, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Perez has had very little trouble against minor-league pitching in his career thus far, slashing .307/.374/.533 over 171 plate appearances in Double-A last season. If he can carry that success into 2023, there's a good chance he makes his Triple-A debut at some point this summer.

Volpe is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Yankees in Friday's game against the Twins.

It's been Volpe in the leadoff spot for two of the three games DJ LeMahieu (quad) has been sidelined. Volpe has struggled to get going at the dish, as he'll bring a .158/.256/.237 slash line into Friday's festivities.

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.