MLB Player News

The Pirates activated Griffin (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Griffin has been sidelined for all of June after being diagnosed with a flexor strain. He played just one rehab game with Double-A Altoona, reaching base in all four plate appearances which included a home run and a triple. Griffin played shortstop in that contest, so it does not appear the Pirates will ease the rookie back into things at designated hitter. He's at shortstop and batting leadoff in Friday's game versus the Reds. The 20-year-old was slashing .270/.327/.402 with four home runs and 14 stolen bases in 51 games before getting hurt.

The Mets optioned Melendez to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Melendez had a hot first couple weeks with the Mets in producing a 1.024 OPS in his first 16 games, but he stumbled to a .123/.273/.222 batting line over his last 40 contests. Tyrone Taylor (hip) has returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

The Mets optioned Duarte to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Duarte was just recalled Thursday and did not make an appearance in a loss to the Cubs. The righty reliever has managed five scoreless frames across three appearances for the Mets this season.

Bericoto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Athletics.

Bericoto went yard to center field in the sixth inning, giving the Giants a 6-2 lead before the bullpen melted down. The 24-year-old outfielder has started back-to-back outings, homering in both contests. He's slashing .231/.231/.577 with four RBI and three long balls across 26 plate appearances this season.

The Mets recalled Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Thornton is slated to either start or pitch in bulk relief Friday against the Phillies. The left-hander made a spot start in May in his major-league debut, permitting four runs on four hits and two walks in 4.1 innings in a loss to the Nationals. The southpaw holds a 4.25 ERA and 56:23 K:BB over 55 innings this season between Double-A Birmingham and Syracuse. Thornton could get an opportunity to make multiple starts for the Mets if he pitches well.

Adames went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Athletics.

The veteran shortstop scored the first run of the game in the fourth inning, launching a home run to left-center field off Jeffrey Springs. Adames also drew a walk in the sixth before coming around to score. Over 20 appearances in June, the 30-year-old is slashing .171/.232/.434 with 12 runs scored, nine RBI and six long balls across 82 plate appearances.

The Mets activated Taylor (hip) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Taylor missed the last month of action while battling a hip flexor strain, but he's ready to roll after going 7-for-15 with a pair of home runs over four rehab games. The right-handed hitter will likely see most of his playing time versus southpaws as a short-side platoon partner for rookies A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge in the outfield.

Marsh went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, one walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Nationals.

Marsh's power surge continued Thursday, as he's now launched three homers in his past four games while collecting six RBI during that span. The Phillies have lacked consistency in the heart of their lineup in 2026, whether it be from Alec Bohm, J.T. Realmuto or Adolis Garcia (lat) before he got injured, but Marsh is coming through with a career season. Through 297 plate appearances, the 28-year-old outfielder is batting .324 with 12 big flies, 14 doubles, 41 RBI and eight stolen bases.

Harper went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two walks and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Nationals.

Harper continues to put together an excellent month of June at the dish, batting .289 with five homers, four doubles, one triple and 13 RBI over his last 76 at-bats. Through 338 plate appearances for the year, the 33-year-old fantasy stalwart is slashing a robust .269/.373/.523 with 18 long balls, 47 RBI, five stolen bases and 54 runs scored.

The Reds recalled McCambley from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

McCambley logged three appearances for the Reds earlier this month, allowing three runs with a 4:2 K:BB over four innings. The 27-year-old is likely to serve in a middle relief role.