MLB Player News

Siri is out of the lineup Friday against the Yankees.

Siri will be on the bench for the third time in the last four games, as Jonny DeLuca continues to garner more action in center field. Siri is batting 2-for-17 (.117) since April 27.

Julks was designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Julks missed out on the Astros' Opening Day roster and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old slashed .266/.358/.444 with five home runs and 15 RBI in 31 games with Sugar Land, and he could remain with the affiliate if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Speas was claimed off waivers by the Astros on Friday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Speas was designated for assignment Wednesday by Oakland after just over a month with the team, but he has quickly found a new home. The right-hander has appeared only at the Triple-A level so far this year, logging an 11.32 ERA and 2.28 WHIP across 10.1 IP with Las Vegas.

Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The move will make room for Grae Kessinger (shoulder), who was activated from the 10-day IL, on the active roster. Amaya failed to reach base safely in his only big league at-bat this season.

Kessinger (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Kessinger spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list recovering from shoulder discomfort before being activated Friday. In a corresponding move, Jacob Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Kessinger made just one start with the Astros in April before his IL stint.

Springer is not in the starting lineup for Friday's outing against the Twins.

Springer will get his first break since April 30 after going 5-for-27 with one RBI in six games since then. Cavan Biggio will handle right field and bat seventh against Minnesota.

Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins

Kiermaier will take a seat even with the Blue Jays facing right-hander Joe Ryan. Daulton Varsho will start at center field while Davis Schneider and Cavan Biggio round out Toronto's outfield.

Keith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.

Keith will dodge a matchup with left-hander Framber Valdez, yielding second base to Andy Ibanez. In 116 plate appearances to begin his rookie season, Keith is slashing a disappointing .162/.233/.181.

Canha (illness) is batting third as the Tigers' designated hitter for Friday's game against the Astros.

Canha has been dealing with an upper respiratory illness and missed a pair of games due to the issue. However, he seems to be on the mend, as he'll be making his first appearance since May 6.

Carpenter is not in the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Astros.

He'll start the night in the dugout as the Tigers take on left-hander Framber Valdez. Carpenter is slashing .269/.330/.471 with three homers and 15 RBI in 36 games this season, and he's seen only 11 plate appearances against southpaws so far.