MLB Player News

D'Arnaud (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

D'Arnaud hasn't played since May 6 due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He's been running the bases for the past week -- the last step in his recovery before he begins a rehab assignment. The veteran backstop has a .614 OPS across 40 plate appearances this season.

Ohtani (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Yankees.

Ohtani has dealt with left knee irritation in recent weeks and was expected to have his knee drained Sunday following the Dodgers' last game of the first half. The issue prevented Ohtani from making his final start on the mound before the break, but it has not kept him from hitting, as he will make an eighth straight start at DH in Friday's series opener in the Bronx.

Lombard (finger) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Lombard played in a pair of rehab games in the Florida Complex League this week, and he's now back with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after going down with a finger injury June 16. In 42 games at Triple-A this season, Lombard has slashed .231/.381/.385 with four homers, 15 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a 35:42 BB:K across 197 plate appearances.

Triolo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Cleveland.

Triolo had drawn six straight starts at shortstop since Konnor Griffin (finger) was injured, but Triolo will begin the first contest of the second half on the bench. Jacob Gonzalez will handle shortstop Friday in what will be his first start since being acquired via trade last week.

Sandoval will start Saturday's game against the Rays in Boston.

Sandoval will receive a second turn through the rotation after pitching well in his return from the 60-day injured list and in his Red Sox debut July 9, when he struck out five while allowing one earned run on five hits and one walk across 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox. The veteran southpaw may need another strong showing against the Rays to ensure he sticks in the rotation on a longer-term basis, as the Red Sox may not have a spot available for him once both Ranger Suarez (groin) and Connelly Early (elbow) return from the injured list.

Hicklen will start in right field and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the Rangers.

Hicklen has started in right field against two straight right-handers since he was called up last weekend. However, with Ronald Acuna (hamstring) due back from the injured list any day now, Hicklen could either head to the bench or back to the minors soon.

Holmes (fibula) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Saturday.

Holmes has been ramping his throwing program up and has been cleared to try things out in a game. The veteran hurler posted a 2.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 45:18 K:BB through 52.2 innings before going down in mid-May with a fractured right fibula. Holmes is a trade candidate and should be able to return to make at least one start before the Aug. 3 deadline.

The Orioles recalled Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Sanders was acquired from the Pirates earlier in the week. The 29-year-old right-hander has made 15 career appearances in the big leagues and has an 8.44 ERA, 2.06 WHIP and 17:15 K:BB across 16 innings.

The Nationals recalled Ford from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Ford's promotion was reported earlier this week and is now official, as he'll absorb the roster spot vacated by the injured Drew Millas (finger). The 23-year-old has slashed a disappointing .223/.370/.335 with four homers, zero stolen bases and a 45:65 BB:K across 257 plate appearances at Rochester. Ford should operate primarily as the backup catcher behind Keibert Ruiz.

Oviedo (elbow) will throw a bullpen session next week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Oviedo has been shelved since April 3 due to a right flexor strain and remains on the 60-day injured list. He's likely still several weeks away from returning to the mound for Boston, although his rehab could be accelerated if he's ticketed for a bullpen role rather than the rotation.