MLB Player News

Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a run scored and two strikeouts during Miami's 4-2 loss to San Diego on Friday.

Hernandez tied the game at two in the fifth inning with a solo home run. The 26-year-old belted his first homer since July 10 against Cleveland, before the midseason break took place. On the campaign, Hernandez has slashed .250/.322/.491 with 14 homers and 38 RBI in 258 plate appearances.

Crews went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to Arizona.

Crews was responsible for both of the Nationals' runs Friday, which came on a two-run home run off Eduardo Rodriguez in the fourth inning. It was the eighth home run of the season for Crews, three of which have come over his last 13 games. He has a .667 OPS with six steals, 23 RBI and 14 extra-base hits across 217 plate appearances this season.

Tucker went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

Tucker gave the Dodgers some insurance with a two-run blast in the eighth inning, his first homer since June 27. It was a much-needed boost for the 29-year-old, who entered Friday's contest just 2-for-19 since returning from the All-Star break. On the year, he's slashing .240/.333/.371 with eight homers, 50 RBI, 55 runs scored and six steals across 405 plate appearances.

Carroll went 1-for-3 with two walks and two steals in Friday's 3-2 win over Washington.

Carroll recorded his 12th and 13th steals of the season Friday, and it was the second time that he has logged two steals in a game. He also extended his hitting streak to five games, and he has gone 7-for-28 (.250) with three steals, two home runs, four RBI and two triples in seven games since the All-Star break.

Soto was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to left calf soreness.

Soto logged two walks in two plate appearances before coming out of the game in the sixth inning. The star outfielder exited a game last week due to soreness in the same calf, and although the team has said it isn't anything serious, he could be set for some time off now that it's proved to be a nagging injury. Jorge Polanco would likely pick up reps as New York's designated hitter if Soto were to miss any games.

Mangum (foot) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Mangum was scratched from Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees due to right foot discomfort, but he is good to go for the series opener Friday against the Cubs. Mangum will lead off and play center field for Pittsburgh.

Frelick was given a cortisone shot in his injured right shoulder Wednesday, Dominic Cotroneo of 620 WTMJ reports.

Frelick also had imaging this week, which did not reveal any new injury beyond a shoulder strain. After a period of rest, the outfielder will do strengthening exercises for his shoulder and rotator cuff. There is no timetable for his return, as the Brewers will wait for Frelick's symptoms to subside before he ramps up baseball activities. Andrew Vaughn has been the biggest playing-time beneficiary from Frelick's absence, drawing regular starts at first base while Jake Bauers plays right field, but it's Luis Lara who is getting the start in right field Friday against the Rockies.

Waldschmidt is out of the lineup for Arizona's matchup against the Nationals on Friday.

After going 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Cardinals on Thursday, Waldschmidt will get a day off for the second time in the last four games. Tim Tawa will take over in center field and bat ninth for Arizona.

Harris went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Padres.

The center fielder launched the first of four Atlanta long balls on the afternoon, taking Griffin Canning deep in the second inning for his 19th homer of the year. Harris has been locked in since getting snubbed for an All-Star Game appearance, and since the break he's batting .323 (10-for-31) with three doubles, three home runs, six runs and eight RBI in seven games.

Lockridge (knee) was sent to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment.

Nashville's game Thursday was postponed by inclement weather, so Lockridge's first rehab game was pushed back a day. The outfielder is recovering from arthroscopic surgery to address cartilage damage in his right knee. Lockridge has not played in a game since early May, so he will likely require more than just a few rehab contests. He's also facing an uncertain playing time situation upon activation, as the Brewers' outfield situation is crowded.