MLB Player News

Gonzales went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Friday against the Cubs.

Gonzales was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday and immediately entered the starting lineup, hitting fifth while starting at second base. He delivered a two-RBI single in the first inning but also struck out twice. Gonzales should have a chance to seize regular playing time as the Pirates continue to try to get their offense on track.

Marquez (elbow) threw a scoreless inning in an Arizona Complex League game Friday, MLB.com reports.

Marquez has been making appearances in extended spring training, but this was another step forward in his recovery. He'll continue to ramp up before embarking on a rehab assignment, but he remains on track for a return in the middle of the season.

Gilbreath (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing, MLB.com reports.

Gilbreath's return to the field has slowed as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, but the current issue is pain behind his left shoulder. Positively, he is showing progress in his rehab exercises.

Bryant (back) took batting practice prior to Friday's game against the Rangers, MLB.com reports.

Bryant began the session cautiously, just getting the ball out of the infield. However, he was able to pull the ball over the fence by his final swings, a positive sign for his recovery. There hasn't been a date set yet, but Bryant is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon.

DeJong went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Friday against the Guardians.

DeJong smacked his sixth home run of the season, three of which have come in his last four games. He's performed well in addition to the long balls of late, as he has at least one hit in eight of his last ten starts, and he's also chipped in six RBI and nine runs scored in that span. DeJong has taken over as the White Sox's primary shortstop, and he should continue to get playing time so long as he keeps hitting well.

Lee went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Friday against the Guardians.

Lee took Carlos Carrasco deep in the seventh inning to tally his fourth home run of the season, three of which have come in his last 11 games. He's gone 11-for-33 overall in that span, also chipping in five RBI and four runs scored. Lee remains in a near even split for playing time with Martin Maldonado behind the plate.

Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Guardians.

Vaughn finally popped his first home run of the season when he took Pedro Avila deep in the eighth inning. He entered the game with only eight extra-base hits across 146 plate appearances, all of which were doubles. Overall, Vaughn is hitting just .196/.253/.275 across 150 plate appearances.

Lowe (oblique) was pulled from Friday's rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham for precautionary reasons, MLB.com reports.

Lowe has been on a rehab assignment since Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with a home run across three appearances. It's unclear why he was pulled or if it will push back his timeline to return.

Palacios went 1-for-3 with stolen base Friday against the Yankees.

Palacios lost playing time in the outfield upon Josh Lowe's return, but he has started four of the Rays' last six games at second base. That's primarily displaced Amed Rosario, though both players are likely to lose playing time when Jonathan Aranda (finger) and Brandon Lowe (oblique) -- both currently on a rehab assignment -- are activated from the injured list.

Abreu threw a scoreless eighth inning while allowing one hit and striking out three to record a hold Friday against the Tigers.

Ryan Pressly (back) hasn't pitched since May 3, leaving Abreu as Houston's primary setup man. He blew the lead in his first opportunity in the role Sunday, but he performed well in Friday's appearance to tally his sixth hold of the season. Since allowing six earned runs across his first 5.2 innings of the campaign, Abreu has allowed only five earned runs across his last 15.2 frames.