MLB Player News

Josh Naylor
Arizona Diamondbacks • #22 • 1B
Josh Naylor Expected to Play Despite Neck Injury for Diamondbacks
Josh Naylor is managing a neck injury but is anticipated to play for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What It Means
Josh Naylor has been consistently performing at the plate this season. Over 77 games, he holds a batting average of .304 with 89 hits in 293 at-bats. His on-base percentage is .358, and he has contributed 10 home runs and 53 RBIs to the team's efforts.
In the past 15 games, Naylor has been hitting .368, with three home runs and 14 RBIs. At home, he is even more effective, posting a .347 average with 50 hits in 144 at-bats. As the Diamondbacks prepare for their upcoming game against the Giants, Naylor's presence in the lineup is a strong point for the team.

Mason Black
San Francisco Giants • #47 • SP
Mason Black Recalled By San Francisco Giants on July 2, 2025
Mason Black has been recalled by the San Francisco Giants and is set to continue his role as a starting pitcher.
What It Means
Black is now back with the Giants and ready to pitch again. He has not yet appeared in any games this regular season.
The Giants face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 2nd. Black's recall coincides with this upcoming game.

Craig Yoho
Milwaukee Brewers • #48 • RP
Craig Yoho Recalled by Milwaukee Brewers on July 2, 2025
Craig Yoho has been recalled by the Milwaukee Brewers to join their bullpen as a relief pitcher.
What It Means
Yoho is set to wear jersey number 48 as he rejoins the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen. The team will face the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 3, 2025, in their upcoming game.
This season, he has pitched in five games, totaling 5 2/3 innings. His current ERA stands at 9.53 with four strikeouts and six walks.

Yosver Zulueta
Cincinnati Reds • #67 • RP
Yosver Zulueta Recalled by Cincinnati Reds on July 2, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds have recalled relief pitcher Yosver Zulueta to their active roster.
What It Means
The Reds have added a right-handed relief pitcher to their active roster. This move comes as they prepare for an away game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
He has appeared in two games this season, pitching a total of 2 1/3 innings. His current ERA stands at 3.86 with one strikeout and one walk.

Spencer Steer
Cincinnati Reds • #7 • 1B
Spencer Steer Unlikely to Play for Reds Due to Hand Injury
Spencer Steer of the Cincinnati Reds is day-to-day with a swollen hand and may not play in upcoming games.
What It Means
Spencer Steer has been performing well in recent games. Over his last 10 games, Steer has a batting average of .421 with 16 hits in 38 at-bats. He also hit four home runs and drove in 10 runs during this span. Despite the hand issue, Steer's season average is .252 with 10 home runs and 35 RBIs.
Earlier this season, Steer dealt with a shoulder injury that kept him out at the start. This did not slow him down much, as he improved his stats with a .302 average in June. The Reds might be impacted by Steer's absence, considering his contributions in recent games.

Kyle Nelson
Arizona Diamondbacks • #24 • RP
Kyle Nelson Designated For Assignment By Arizona Diamondbacks
Kyle Nelson has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What It Means
Nelson has been with the Arizona Diamondbacks for five years. He made his MLB debut on September 10, 2020.
This season, Nelson has not appeared in any games. His current status was on the 40-man active roster before the recent transaction.

Jake Woodford
New York Yankees • #47 • RP
Jake Woodford Signs With Diamondbacks After Stint With Cubs
Jake Woodford, formerly with the Chicago Cubs, has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What It Means
Woodford has joined the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a new chapter in his MLB career. This move comes after a short stint with the Cubs earlier in the season.
The signing took place on July 2, 2025. Woodford will aim to contribute to the Diamondbacks, who are set to play the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field.

Justyn-Henry Malloy
Detroit Tigers • #44 • 3B
Justyn-Henry Malloy Recalled by Detroit Tigers on July 2, 2025
Justyn-Henry Malloy has been recalled by the Detroit Tigers.
What It Means
The Tigers have added a right-handed batter to their active roster. He has played 45 games this season, with a batting average of .215.
Detroit will face the Nationals on July 2nd at Nationals Park. The game will start at 6:45 PM.

Luis Guillorme
Houston Astros • 3B
Luis Guillorme Out With Hamstring Strain for Astros Until Mid July
Houston Astros' Luis Guillorme is on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and is expected back mid-July.
What It Means
Houston Astros' Luis Guillorme is currently on the 10-day injured list. He has played 12 games this season, starting in five of them. Guillorme has a batting average of .150 with three hits in 20 at-bats.
In recent games, Guillorme has shown slight improvement. Over his last three games, he has a batting average of .250 with two hits in eight at-bats. He remains out with no previous injury notes this season.

Yordan Alvarez
Houston Astros • #44 • LF
Yordan Alvarez Placed On 60-Day Injured List Due To Hand Injury
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is out with right hand inflammation and has been moved to the 60-day injured list.
What It Means
Yordan Alvarez has experienced ongoing issues with right hand inflammation this season. He was previously on the 10-day injured list in early May. This condition has now placed him on the 60-day list, limiting his contributions to the team.
In the 29 games he played this season, Alvarez achieved a batting average of .210. He hit 3 home runs and gathered 18 RBIs. Despite the limited time on the field, his on-base percentage was .296, and his slugging percentage stood at .340.