ESPN | Marly Rivera: Just before Friday’s game against the Cardinals, Anthony Rizzo was scratched from the lineup due to lower-back tightness. The first baseman missed four games in early July with the same issue. Rizzo’s 27 home runs this season are the third-most in the American League.
NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Speaking of injuries, Giancarlo Stanton could be returning to the lineup when the team starts its three-game set in Boston starting Aug. 12, according to Aaron Boone. “He may come join us in Boston, whether he’s getting ready to play right at that point or not, (it) kind of depends on how the next week or so goes,” Boone said.