MLB PLAYER NEWS

Early's second opinion on his injured left elbow confirmed the diagnosis of posterior inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

The Twins activated Jeffers (hand) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

The Royals activated Pasquantino (hand) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

The Reds activated Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

The Reds placed McLain on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Ritchie will start Sunday's game in St. Louis, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Atlanta optioned Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

The White Sox activated Murakami (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Olson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Soto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Royals.

Naylor went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins.

Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a stolen base in a 7-6 win against the Angels on Thursday.

Eovaldi struck out 10 batters and allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks over six-plus innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Thursday.

Walker went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run against the Brewers in a loss Thursday.

Turang went 2-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, two total runs and two total RBI in an 8-4 victory versus St. Louis on Thursday.

Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins.

Machado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Duran earned a save against the Reds on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over one scoreless inning.

Luzardo (8-4) earned the win over Cincinnati on Thursday, allowing two hits and issuing two walks while striking out 11 batters over seven scoreless innings.

The Diamondbacks recalled Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Valdez (5-6) earned the win Thursday against the Athletics, allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine over seven innings.

Smith was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Thursday against Atlanta.

Rogers did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings.

Rice went 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 12-4 win over the Rays.

Chapman secured the save Thursday against the White Sox, throwing a clean ninth inning.

Smith secured the save Thursday against the Twins, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out two.

Mangum went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-5 loss to Atlanta.

Gelof exited Thursday's contest against the Tigers in the third inning with a right knee injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Caissie was diagnosed with a mild right calf strain Thursday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.

Goodman (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth Thursday against the Giants.

Machado (foot) will start at third base and bat fourth Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Suzuki was removed from Thursday's game against the Orioles due to cramps in his calf, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Bradford (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Williams (10-4) earned the win Thursday against the Twins, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out 11.

Yelich is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in St. Louis.

Rasmussen (7-5) took the loss Thursday against the Yankees, allowing six runs on seven hits and no walks in 2.1 innings. He struck out two.

Dingler (thumb) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Jung (knee) will start at third base and bat fourth Thursday against the Angels.

The Rangers activated Langford (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Kurtz (illness) will serve as the designated hitter and bat second during Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Meyer will not start Sunday's game against the Guardians as the Marlins give him extra rest around the All-Star break, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Mets interim manager Andy Green said Thursday that Vientos has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand and will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.

The Marlins placed Caissie on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right calf strain.

The White Sox are expected to activate Murakami (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Contreras' suspension for his actions in the June 30 game against the Nationals has been reduced from seven games to five games, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Thursday that Stanton (calf) has resumed running after receiving a PRP injection, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Matthews (foot) is slated to start Friday's game against the Angels at Target Field.

Lindor is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday he hopes to avoid using Stanek (ankle) "for maybe two or three days," Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Judge will get follow-up imaging on his injured rib during the All-Star break, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Pasquantino (hand) could return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Orioles, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

The Guardians optioned Ingle to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

The Red Sox placed Suarez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain.

Contreras (foot) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox.

The Twins placed Prielipp on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a blister on his left middle finger.

The Twins activated Ober (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

The Marlins are likely to place Caissie (calf) on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Mariners, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Alonso went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Cubs.

O'Neill went 2-for-2 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Cubs.

Jensen is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Scherzer (back) was charged with five runs (four earned) on six hits and no walks over four innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. He struck out five.

Tatis went 2-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch, one RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

King (6-7) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings to earn the win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.