MLB Player News

Heyward was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Houston due to left knee soreness.

The severity of Heyward's injury is unknown, though the Padres may be simply sitting him as a precaution. While the 35-year-old rests, Oscar Gonzalez will enter the starting nine to cover left field and bat sixth.

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

Hoskins had a very successful three-game series against Detroit, going 6-for-10 with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored. He'll now take a seat after making six consecutive starts, allowing Jake Bauers to pick up a start at first base and bat sixth.

Woodruff (shoulder) continued his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Wisconsin and allowed three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks over four innings, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The 32-year-old tossed 66 pitches over 3.2 frames in his first rehab outing last weekend, and he didn't significantly add to his workload Friday with 68 pitches. Still, more game action is encouraging for Woodruff, who has been sidelined since undergoing shoulder surgery in September of 2023. The right-hander will likely require at least one more start in the minors before making his season debut with Milwaukee.

Diaz is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Astros on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Diaz will hit the bench for Friday's series opener after going 0-for-3 with one run scored and one walk in his last start Wednesday against the Cubs. Martin Maldonado will start behind home plate and bat ninth against Houston right-hander Ryan Gusto.

Acuna is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Cardinals on Friday.

Acuna will be out of the Mets' lineup for a second straight game while Brett Baty starts at the keystone and bats ninth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Acuna is slashing .263/.349/.342 with five walks, five stolen bases, eight runs scored and one RBI in 43 plate appearances this season.

Pham is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Guardians.

Pham is slashing only .136/.246/.169 in his first 19 contests with the Pirates and has yet to record a multi-hit game. He will yield to Jack Suwinski in left field in the series opener.

Myers is not in the Marlins' starting lineup against the Phillies on Friday.

Even with Derek Hill (wrist) being placed on the 10-day injured list, Myers will be on the bench for the series opener. Jesus Sanchez will start in center field and bat second against Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler. Myers has begun the season slashing .294/.314/.353 with one stolen base, two runs and two RBI across 35 plate appearances.

Hayes is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Guardians.

Hayes enters action Friday in a 3-for-29 slide at the dish, so it seems like a good time to give him a breather. Jared Triolo is occupying third base and batting seventh for the Pirates.

Marsh (knee) is not in the Phillies' starting lineup against the Marlins on Friday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Marsh is working through a right knee injury that popped up during Wednesday's game against the Giants. The injury isn't considered severe enough for him to be placed on the IL, but Marsh will miss Friday's series opener and is considered day-to-day. Johan Rojas will start in center field and bat ninth against Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara.

Castellanos (hip) is starting in right field and batting fifth against the Marlins on Friday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Castellanos was removed from Thursday's game against the Giants in the seventh inning due to left hip flexor tightness, but the issue doesn't appear to be a serious one, as he's back in the lineup for Friday's series opener. Castellanos has gone 13-for-38 with two walks, four runs, one homer and seven RBI over his last 10 games.