MLB Player News

Julio Rodriguez
Seattle Mariners • #44 • CF
Julio Rodríguez Day to Day for Seattle Mariners Lower Leg Injury
Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners is day-to-day with a lower leg injury and may not be available for the team.
What It Means
Julio Rodríguez has played 60 games this season, hitting .244 with a .314 on-base percentage and a .407 slugging percentage. He has 60 hits in 246 at-bats, including 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. Over the past 10 games, Rodríguez has maintained a .308 batting average, with 12 hits in 39 at-bats and 5 stolen bases.
In the last three games, Rodríguez has been hot, hitting .400 with a .400 on-base percentage. He has 4 hits in 10 at-bats and 2 stolen bases during this period. In the recent game against the Los Angeles Angels, the Mariners lost 8-6, with Rodríguez contributing 2 hits in 2 at-bats and scoring 1 run.

Jorge Soler
Los Angeles Angels • #12 • LF
Jorge Soler Day to Day with Groin Soreness for Angels
Jorge Soler is dealing with right groin soreness and his availability for the Los Angeles Angels is uncertain.
What It Means
Jorge Soler's recent stats show some challenges at the plate. Over his last 10 games, he has an average of .167 with 6 hits in 36 at-bats. His on-base percentage during this period is .250, while his slugging percentage is .250.
For the 2025 season, Soler has participated in 57 games with a batting average of .216. He has 8 home runs and 24 RBIs. His OPS stands at .672, and he has struck out 65 times in 208 at-bats.

Andrew Heaney
Pittsburgh Pirates • #45 • SP
Andrew Heaney Day to Day with Left Calf Cramps for Pirates
Andrew Heaney of the Pittsburgh Pirates is dealing with left calf cramps, making his next start uncertain.
What It Means
Andrew Heaney has pitched in 12 games this season, starting all of them. He has a record of 3 wins and 4 losses with a 3.39 ERA. Over 66 1/3 innings, he has struck out 47 batters and walked 24, with a WHIP of 1.19.
Heaney's most recent game was on June 7, 2025, against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates won that game 2-1. Heaney did not record any hits, at-bats, or runs in that game.

Bryce Harper
Philadelphia Phillies • #3 • 1B
Bryce Harper Placed On 10 Day Injured List With Wrist Injury
Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies is on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation.
What It Means
Bryce Harper's batting stats for the 2025 season show he played in 57 games and maintained a batting average of .258. He hit 9 home runs and contributed 34 RBIs. Harper's on-base percentage is .368, with a slugging percentage of .446, giving him an OPS of .814.
Harper's recent performance shows a decline with a .091 average over the last three games. Despite this, he has achieved a .328 average in the last 15 games, indicating a strong period before his recent dip. Harper's home performance has been better, boasting a .308 average compared to .221 away.

Ryan Weathers
Miami Marlins • #35 • SP
Ryan Weathers Day to Day for Upcoming Marlins Game
Ryan Weathers of the Miami Marlins is day-to-day with a head injury and may miss his next scheduled start.
What It Means
Ryan Weathers has pitched in four games this season, all as a starter. He has logged 21 2/3 innings with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.01. Weathers has 22 strikeouts with a K/9 rate of 9.1.
Recently, Weathers had a forearm injury that put him on the injured list. He missed time in March and May due to this. His recent start against the Tampa Bay Rays was on June 7, 2025, where the Marlins won 11-10.

Cam Smith
Houston Astros • #11 • 3B
Cam Smith Houston Astros Day to Day Due to Illness
Cam Smith of the Houston Astros is dealing with an illness but is likely to play, listed as day-to-day.
What It Means
Cam Smith, the right fielder for the Houston Astros, has participated in 49 games this season. He has a batting average of .245 with 40 hits in 163 at-bats. Smith has managed to hit three home runs and record 18 RBIs.
Smith's recent performances have been challenging. In the last five games, he has a batting average of .067, managing only 1 hit in 15 at-bats. Smith's on-base percentage during this span is .176, reflecting a dip in his usual performance level.

George Kirby
Seattle Mariners • #68 • SP
George Kirby Expected to Start Despite Facial Injury for Mariners
George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners is dealing with a facial injury but is expected to make his next start.
What It Means
George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners is set to make his next start despite recent setbacks. Previously, he dealt with a shoulder injury earlier in the season, causing him to miss some games. Since returning, he has appeared in three games, each resulting in a loss.
Kirby has pitched 13 2/3 innings this season with an ERA of 8.56 and a WHIP of 1.83. In these games, he recorded 11 strikeouts and issued four walks. His K/9 rate stands at 7.2, showing his ability to strike out batters even when facing challenges on the mound.

Julian Merryweather
Chicago Cubs • #66 • RP
Julian Merryweather Signs With Mets After Time With Cubs
Julian Merryweather has signed with the New York Mets, leaving the Chicago Cubs.
What It Means
The Mets have acquired a right-handed pitcher with six years of MLB experience. Merryweather played 21 games this season, recording 18 2/3 innings with an ERA of 5.79.
His previous team was the Cubs, where he held the jersey number 66. This season, he has notched 15 strikeouts and 11 walks, with no wins or saves.

Ben Gamel
Detroit Tigers • #11 • RF/CF
Ben Gamel Signs With Angels After Leaving Tigers on June 7, 2025
Ben Gamel has signed with the Angels, leaving his position with the Detroit Tigers where he played as a right fielder.
What It Means
Gamel's move to the Angels comes after a short stint with the Tigers. He joined the Angels on June 7, 2025, the same day they face the Mariners at Angel Stadium.
Gamel has nine years of MLB experience, debuting in 2016. He bats and throws left-handed, standing at 71 inches and weighing 180 pounds.

Josh Winckowski
Boston Red Sox • #25 • RP
Josh Winckowski Red Sox Out With Right Elbow Flexor Strain
Josh Winckowski of the Boston Red Sox is on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow flexor strain.
What It Means
Josh Winckowski has played in six games this season for the Boston Red Sox. He has pitched 11 2/3 innings and has a 3.86 ERA. Winckowski also has nine strikeouts and five walks with a WHIP of 1.37.
In his recent games, Winckowski has not started any. He has zero wins and one loss for this season. There are no previous injury notes for him this season.