MLB Player News

Rafaela (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

It's the second consecutive absence for Rafaela after he exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to quad tightness. There's been no suggestion yet the 25-year-old will need an IL stint, however. Eli White is picking up a second straight start in center field for Boston.

Bateman went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Thursday's win over the Guardians.

It's Bateman's third three-hit performance in his last 11 games as he continues to provide a jolt to the top of the Blue Jays' batting order. Over that stretch, the rookie center fielder has a stunning .395/.449/.488 slash line with two doubles, a triple, two steals, three RBI and 10 runs scored.

White went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Orioles.

White got the start in center field with Ceddanne Rafaela nursing a quadriceps injury sustained in Wednesday's contest. It was just the eighth start for White since being acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline. Rafaela will be closely monitored over the coming days, but his quad issue doesn't seem to be serious.

Langford went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Rays.

Langford's doing what he can to help Texas make the playoffs, even if he isn't getting many opportunities to make a big impact. He's gone nine consecutive games without an RBI, but Langford's reached base safely at a .450 clip and scored seven runs during that stretch.

Kwan went 2-for-5 in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Toronto.

Kwan logged a sixth multi-hit performance over the last 10 games, during which he's gone 17-for-43 (.395) with nine runs scored. He's had a remarkable run in the second half after entering the All-Star break with a .225 batting average. Since the break, Kwan is batting .366 over 41 contests.

Adell went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Adell, who was acquired by the Guardians at the trade deadline, has been helpful for a team that needed offense. He owns a .784 OPS with four home runs, seven doubles and 21 RBI across 26 games with Cleveland. Adell's never been known for his on-base skills, but his .336 OBP and 10.0 percent walk rate for the Guardians far outpace his career norms.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run, two RBI and three stolen bases in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.

Rodriguez plated Seattle's first run with a double in the first inning and added another RBI on a fielder's choice groundout in the sixth. However, his most impactful production from a fantasy perspective was the three stolen bases he tallied over the course of the contest. The trio of thefts pushed Rodriguez up to 20 steals this season -- a mark he's now reached in each of his first five MLB campaigns. Per MLB, he's the first player in league history to log both 20 stolen bases and 20 homers in five consecutive seasons to begin a career.

The Mariners recalled Davis (hamstring) from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday and placed him on the 60-day injured list.

Davis hasn't played in a game at Tacoma since late May while recovering from a strained left hamstring. His move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline, but it will free up a roster spot for Stuart Fairchild, who was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move. It's unknown how far away Davis is from returning.

The Mariners placed Robles on the family medical emergency list Thursday.

Robles will miss most, if not all, of the Mariners' four-game series against the A's while he tends to more important matters. Stuart Fairchild will come up from Triple-A Tacoma to fill the void in Seattle's outfield corps.

The Mariners selected Fairchild's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Fairchild will return to the big leagues to replenish the Mariners' outfield depth as Victor Robles moves to the family medical emergency list. Fairchild has logged just three hits in 19 at-bats in the majors this season and isn't likely to make much of an impact with Seattle. Brennen Davis (hamstring) was placed on the 60-day IL to open up a 40-man roster spot.