Bryant still out with sprained left finger

Bonanza product Kris Bryant was out of the Chicago Cubs’ lineup Friday with a finger injury and could miss this weekend’s series against St. Louis.

The reigning NL MVP sprained his left little finger on a headfirst slide in the first inning of Chicago’s victory at Atlanta on Wednesday. X-rays were negative, but Bryant is experiencing soreness, and there is concern about gripping a bat.

“We’re going to do this a day-by-day thing,” manager Joe Maddon said. “I really don’t know. If I had to guess, probably not tomorrow, too, and possibly on Sunday. But I really don’t know.”

Bryant, 25, is hitting .275 with 19 homers and 40 RBIS in 88 games. Javier Baez started at third base in Bryant’s place Friday in the Cubs’ 11-4 loss to the Cardinals.

■ Mariners: Seattle acquired left-hander Marco Gonzales from St. Louis for top outfield prospect Tyler O’neill.

Gonzales, 25, a Gonzaga product who makes his offseason home in Seattle, was 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-a Memphis this season. He missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

O’neill, 22, had 19 home runs in 93 games at Triple-a Tacoma this season after slugging 24 last season for Double-a Jacksonville and 32 in 2015 at Single-a Bakersfield.

■ Cardinals: Outfielder Randal Grichuk (lower back strain) and left-handed reliever Zach Duke (Tommy John surgery) were activated from the disabled list, catcher Carson Kelly was recalled from Triple-a Memphis, right-handed reliever Sam Tuivailala and outfielder Magneuris Sierra were optioned to Memphis, and catcher Eric Fryer was designated for assignment.

Kelly, 23, one of St. Louis’ top prospects, hit .283 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIS in 68 games with Memphis. He started Friday at Chicago when Yadier Molina (sore right ankle) was a late scratch and hit a two-run double in the Cardinals’ win.

■ Athletics: Righthander Frankie Montas and first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson were recalled from Triple-a Nashville, and Sierra Vista product Chris Carter, a first baseman, reported to Nashville after signing a minor league deal Wednesday.

Also, first baseman Ryan Healy exited Oakland’s game at New York after taking a ground ball to the face, near the temple area, in the sixth inning.

■ Indians: Boone Logan (back strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, and fellow left-handed reliever Tyler Olson was recalled from Triple-a Columbus.

Also, ace Corey Kluber (stiff neck) had his scheduled start Friday moved to Sunday, and fellow right-hander

Danny Salazar (sore right shoulder), who hasn’t pitched since June 3, will be activated from the DL to start Saturday.

■ Phillies: Utility player Howie Kendrick (left hamstring strain) was activated from the disabled list, and first baseman/ outfielder Brock Stassi was sent to Triple-a Lehigh Valley.

■ Braves: Kurt Suzuki was placed on the bereavement list to attend his grandfather’s funeral, and fellow catcher Anthony Recker’s contract was purchased from Triple-a Gwinnett.