MLB Player News

Jackson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jackson will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Tyler O'Neill will patrol right field while Jordan Westburg slots in at third base. Jackson is 8-for-29 (.276) in his last nine games.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that Anthony (oblique) has progressed to power walking on the treadmill, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

While it's a modest step forward from his normal walking on a treadmill, it's unclear when Anthony might be ready for baseball activities. A return in time for the American League Wild Card Series -- should the Red Sox qualify -- seems unlikely for Anthony. The rookie outfielder has been shelved for three-plus weeks with a left oblique strain.

Diaz (groin) will DH and bat second Friday against Toronto.

Diaz was removed from Thursday's game due to tightness in his right groin and was deemed day-to-day by manager Kevin Cash. However, Diaz is in the starting lineup for Friday's contest. He's 17-for-36 (.472) with two home runs and a 10:4 BB:K in his last 11 games.

Bichette (knee) has been swinging a bat and throwing, but a timetable for when he'll begin a running progression is unclear, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Bichette has been sidelined for the past three weeks with a PCL sprain in his left knee. The Blue Jays remain hopeful that they will get their shortstop back at some point during the postseason, but when exactly that will happen and in what capacity will remain a mystery until he's able to ramp up his running. Until then, Andres Gimenez will continue to fill in at shortstop.

An MRI revealed Berrios (elbow) doesn't have any structural damage, and he will be seeking a second opinion, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports Friday.

Berrios was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right elbow inflammation. While Friday's news is encouraging, manager John Schneider indicated Berrios likely wouldn't return in 2025 unless the Blue Jays were to make a deep run in the playoffs. Toronto bumped Berrios to the bullpen Sept. 19 and he surrendered three runs in two innings during his only appearance afterward.

Vientos is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Miami.

Vientos is just 7-for-47 (.149) with no home runs over his last 14 contests, so he'll get a day to regroup. The Mets are going with Francisco Alvarez in the designated hitter slot.

Basallo (hand) will DH and bat eighth during Friday's game against the Yankees, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Basallo left Wednesday's game after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. X-rays on his hand came back negative, and after a one-game absence, Basallo has returned to the starting nine. The 21-year-old is slashing .176/.243/.353 in 111 big-league plate appearances this season.

Alvarez (cramps) will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Friday's game in Miami.

Alvarez didn't play in Thursday's game versus the Cubs due to cramps, but he's back in action after a day of rest. With Alvarez at DH, Luis Torrens will do the catching for the Mets.

Holliday (knee) will lead off and play second base Friday against the Yankees, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Holliday was held out of the starting lineup in back-to-back games due to knee soreness, but he'll return to his regular spot at second base Friday. The standout 21-year-old underwent an MRI on Thursday, which confirmed he isn't dealing with any structural damage. Holliday has one hit and nine strikeouts in his last 28 at-bats.

Norby is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Norby will get the night off Friday after making three straight starts. In his place, Graham Pauley will bat ninth and play third base.