MLB Player News

Bellinger isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.

An 0-for-4 performance Thursday put an end to Bellinger's 15-game hitting streak, and he'll now get a chance to catch his breath while Jasson Dominguez starts in left field Friday against Rockies starter Tanner Gordon.

Alvarez (hand) hit off a pitching machine in the batting cage and participated in baseball drills on the field Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez has been on the 10-day injured list since May 5 due to right hand inflammation. The recovery time has taken longer than initially hoped, and there's no clear timeline for his return, but Alvarez may not need a rehab assignment before being reinstated from the IL. He was slashing .210/.306/.340 with one steal, three home runs and 18 RBI in 121 plate appearances prior to his injury.

Adell is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Jorge Soler will make the start in right field, as Logan O'Hoppe is at designated hitter with Travis d'Arnaud behind the plate. Adell is slumping at the plate, slashing .063/.318/.250 over the last seven days.

The Red Sox added Criswell to their active roster to serve as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader against Baltimore, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Criswell hasn't performed well with the Red Sox this season, allowing five earned runs in only 4.1 innings, but he owns a 1.99 ERA across 22.2 frames at Triple-A Worcester. He'll give Boston some extra bullpen depth for Friday's twin bill but is likely to return to the minors following the second game.

Semien will start at second base and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the White Sox.

Semien was demoted from leadoff to the fifth spot in the lineup in late April, and he's now been dropped all the way to the bottom of the batting order. The veteran infielder has just a .512 OPS in May after posting a .504 OPS in April.

The Mariners recalled Castano from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Castano joins the Mariners' bullpen for what will be his MLB debut if he gets into a game. The 26-year-old will likely serve as a multi-inning reliever considering seven of his 10 appearances with Tacoma were starts. Castano has logged a 3.43 ERA and a 28:19 K:BB in 44.2 innings at Triple-A.

The Athletics optioned Pereda to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The Athletics are swapping out Pereda for Willie MacIver as the backup to Shea Langeliers. Pereda received 42 plate appearances this season and slashed .167/.286/.194 with one extra-base hit, two RBI, two runs scored and a 6:13 BB:K. MacIver brings a little more thump with the bat.

The Athletics optioned Duran to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Duran made his MLB debut Thursday against the Angels and allowed three earned runs on one hit and three walks. He recorded just one out and will head back to the minors.

The Mariners designated Hahn for assignment Friday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Hahn has given up four runs (three earned) with a 3:5 K:BB over five innings this season with the Mariners. He wound up re-signing with Seattle after being removed from its 40-man roster in April, but it's not clear what his intentions are this time around.

Urquidy (elbow) completed a bullpen session Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Urquidy is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list until the second half of the season. Still, Urquidy has begun throwing bullpen sessions, which is a significant step in his recovery.