MLB Player News

Guerrero (forearm) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.

Manager John Schneider said Friday morning that Guerrero was likely to be in Friday's lineup, but Guerrero will actually be on the bench. The first baseman was hit by a pitch on the forearm Thursday, and his X-rays came back negative. He should still be considered day-to-day going forward, but his status is certainly worth monitoring.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

Jeffers and Christian Vazquez have been in a near-equal timeshare behind the dish during June, and it'll be Vazquez who draws the start Friday. Jeffers is slashing .244/.347/.396 with six homers in 251 plate appearances this season.

Wells is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Wells started the previous four games and will receive a rest day after going 3-for-16 with a walk, a double and an RBI during that stretch. Ben Rice will start behind the plate, with J.C. Escarra (paternity) away from the team for a few days.

Mountcastle (hamstring) said Friday that he began a hitting progression this week and is hoping to return once he's eligible for reinstatement July 30, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Mountcastle was given an 8-to-12 week return timeline, and he's trending toward being activated around the eight-week mark, having made significant strides in his recovery. The 28-year-old will have to avoid a setback, but he's on track for a late-July or early August return.

Ramirez (forearm) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Manager Stephen Vogt said earlier Friday that Ramirez likely wouldn't be able to play Friday due to a bruised right forearm. As expected, the third baseman is out of the lineup, yielding hot-corner duties to Daniel Schneemann. Ramirez should be considered day-to-day going forward.

France is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

France will get the night off Friday after making six consecutive starts at first base. In his place, Kody Clemens will start at first base and bat seventh.

The Guardians activated Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Sabrowski has been sidelined since spring training due to left elbow inflammation, and he's finally been cleared to make his 2025 debut. The 27-year-old threw 12.2 scoreless innings for Cleveland last season, but he has struggled a bit during his rehab assignment, logging a 5.14 ERA over seven innings at Triple-A Columbus. Sabrowski will take Zak Kent's spot on the active roster.

The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

In a corresponding move, Cleveland activated Erik Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list. Kent has appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the Guardians this season, registering a 6.14 ERA and 8:5 K:BB across 7.1 innings.

The Red Sox recalled Sogard from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Sogard will step onto the active roster temporarily in place of Marcelo Mayer, who's on the bereavement list. In 53 plate appearances with Boston, Sogard is slashing .245/.302/.306 with eight runs scored and two RBI.

The Red Sox placed Mayer on the bereavement list Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Mayer will be away from the team temporarily as he tends to personal matters. Nick Sogard was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Mayer is expected to return Monday.