MLB Player News

Cannon will start Monday in Minnesota, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Cannon had a solid major-league debut Wednesday against the Royals, tossing five innings of one-run ball in a no-decision. He'll be awarded at least one additional start in the majors, though he could head back to Triple-A Charlotte once Mike Clevinger is ready to make his season debut.

Lopez went 1-for-2 in a 2-1 win over Kansas City on Wednesday.

It's been a difficult start to the season for the 29-year-old, as Lopez's slash line sits at .167/.255/.167 through 49 plate appearances. The infielder has yet to tally an extra-base hit and he's been a liability on the rare occasions that he's gotten on base, having been thrown out four times this season without a successful steal. He signed a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the White Sox this offseason largely for his defense, but Lopez will need to add something on the offensive side of the ball if he wants to keep seeing regular playing time.

Farmer went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 4-2 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.

Farmer has played in six games since Carlos Correa injured his oblique, bouncing between third base and shortstop over the past week. While the Twins have said Correa's injury is relatively minor, his return date remains unclear, which should open up opportunities for Farmer to get more at-bats. A lifetime .252 hitter, there's bound to be a bit of positive regression to the mean with Farmer batting .097 across 38 at-bats this season.

Massey (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base Friday versus the Orioles,

The 26-year-old opened the season on the injured list due to a back strain but is back with the Royals after he posted a 1.123 OPS over an eight-game rehab assignment. Massey could split playing time at the keystone with veteran Adam Frazier, but both hit left-handed so a traditional platoon isn't an option. Manager Matt Quatraro is more likely to ride the hot hand between them.

LeMahieu (foot) won't begin his rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as scheduled Friday after an MRI showed less healing than was hoped for, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

The veteran infielder said he's "ready to go" but has yet to be cleared for game action. LeMahieu will take batting practice and go through infield drills over the next few days. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Tuesday is now the target date for LeMahieu to begin the rehab assignment, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Cleveland.

In four games since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas, Ruiz has started once against a left-hander but has been on the bench all three times the Athletics have faced a righty. Ruiz's speed upside warrants him being held in deeper leagues in case he starts playing more, but Oakland doesn't seem to view him as an everyday player.

Laureano is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics.

Laureano's playing time has slipped a bit of late, as he's now started every other game over the last five contests. Will Brennan is in right field and Estevan Florial will be the designated hitter Friday.

McGuire is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Manager Alex Cora continue to split playing time behind the plate relatively evenly, with Connor Wong receiving the start Friday. McGuire has scuffled offensively over his past six games, going 3-for-16 with six strikeouts.

Morris was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Friday.

He's taking the roster and bullpen spot of the injured Nick Burdi (hip). Morris was acquired via trade from the Guardians over the offseason and has posted a 1.93 ERA and 11:6 K:BB across 9.1 frames with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.

Burdi was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to April 17, with right hip inflammation.

It's not clear when or how Burdi suffered the injury, but he will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks while he recovers. Burdi hasn't given up a run for the Yankees this season, putting up an 8:5 K:BB over 6.1 innings of work.