Mariners Activate Reliever Andres Munoz

The Seattle Mariners activated relief pitcher Andres Munoz (arm) on Saturday. Fellow reliever Joe Smith was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move without an injury distinction given. The 22-year-old Munoz has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery last year. He's made four appearances in rehab outings this year and […]

Robert Gsellman Activated On Saturday

The New York Mets activated relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday. Starting pitcher Tylor Megill was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gsellman should get at least one appearance out of the bullpen this weekend. He was sidelined for over three months with a right lat strain. The […]

Kyle Farmer Ruled Out For The Season

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (abdominal) will not play again this year, according to Reds manager David Bell. He is dealing with an abdominal strain that has held him out of two straight games. He won't partake in the team's final game of the year on Sunday either. The 31-year-old had the best season of […]

Stephen Strasburg To Begin Throwing In November

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) is set to begin a throwing program on November 2, according to Nationals manager Davey Martinez. Strasburg underwent season-ending thoracic outlet surgery in late July. 2021 was an injury-plagued season for Strasburg, who had right shoulder inflammation earlier in the year, then suffered a neck strain that eventually […]

Rowdy Tellez Activated And Starting On Saturday

The Milwaukee Brewers activated first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting seventh. Infielder Keston Hiura was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Tellez. The 26-year-old was out for about three weeks due to a […]

John Gant Lands On Injured List With Groin Strain

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher John Gant (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is dealing with a right mild groin strain. The team called up fellow pitcher Charlie Barnes from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gant struggled in his last outing of the year on Friday, pitching four innings against the […]

Clayton Kershaw Placed On Injured List With Forearm Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is dealing with left forearm discomfort and might not be available to pitch at all in the postseason, regardless of how far the Dodgers make it. The Dodgers called up fellow pitcher Mitch White to fill Kershaw's […]

Omar Narvaez On The Bench On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't starting against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias on Saturday night. The 29-year-old is hitting .268 with a .344 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 442 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with Manny Pina getting the start instead. Pina is batting eighth on Saturday. […]

Josh Rojas Not Starting Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Antonio Senzatela. Rojas is batting .263 with a .339 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and nine stolen bases in 545 plate appearances this season. Rojas started at third base on Friday, but it'll be Josh […]

Jose Siri Diagnosed With Small Finger Fracture

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Jose Siri (finger) has a small fracture in his right pinkie finger, according to Astros manager Dusty Baker. He is in the midst of being evaluated by the team as they consider what their next moves with him will be. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in Friday's game against the Oakland […]

Ozzie Albies Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is on the bench on Saturday. Atlanta will take on the New York Mets and right-handed starter Carlos Carrasco but will do so without the 24-year-old in the lineup. Albies has been plenty productive this season, hitting .259 with a .311 on-base percentage, 30 home runs, and 20 stolen […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Suffers Minor Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (ankle) was removed late in Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. According to Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, Guerrero rolled his ankle while rounding first base in the sixth inning. He stayed in the game initially before being removed later on. He had a big day at […]

Cesar Hernandez Isn't Starting Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning. The veteran is batting .226 with a .305 on-base percentage, three home runs, and a stolen base in 213 plate appearances since joining the White Sox from the Cleveland Indians in a mid-season […]

Chris Taylor On The Bench Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. The 30-year-old is hitting .254 with a .342 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 577 plate appearances this season. AJ Pollock, Cody Bellinger, and Mookie Betts are starting from left to […]

Amed Rosario Not Starting On Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario isn't in the lineup on Saturday. Cleveland will take on the Texas Rangers and right-handed starter Jordan Lyles but will do so with one of their best hitters in Rosario on the bench. The 25-year-old is batting .282 with a .321 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 12 stolen bases […]

Mark Canha Isn't Starting On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros and right-hander Jake Odorizzi. In 621 plate appearances this season, Canha is hitting .232 with a .357 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and 12 stolen bases. Instead, Seth Brown is batting fifth and starting in left field. Fantasy […]

Tucker Barnhart On The Bench Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart isn't in the lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Max Kranick. Barnhart is batting .248 with a .318 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 387 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Tyler Stephenson starting behind the plate. Stephenson is hitting second and […]

Jonathan India Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India isn't starting on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Max Kranick. India has enjoyed a productive season for both the Reds and fantasy managers, hitting .269 with a .376 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 626 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with […]

Didi Gregorius Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius isn't in the starting lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Gregorius is hitting .208 with a .267 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and three stolen bases in 405 plate appearances this season. Freddy Galvis is batting sixth and moving over to start […]

Jake McGee Activated From The Injured List

The San Francisco Giants activated closer Jake McGee (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. McGee has pitched to a 2.72 ERA, a 3.35 FIP, and 58 strikeouts in 59.2 innings this season. He's also walked 10 batters while securing 31 of 39 saves. Camilo Doval was getting save opportunities while McGee was on […]

Carlos Correa Not Starting Saturday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter Paul Blackburn. The 26-year-old is batting .279 with a .366 on-base percentage and 25 home runs in 636 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Aledmys Diaz starting at shortstop and hitting seventh. Diaz could […]

Marco Gonzales Goes Six Innings In Final Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales made what is likely to be his final start of the regular season Friday, barring any crazy wild-card shenanigans over the weekend, and he finished strong with two runs allowed on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five batters and was saddled with his […]

Wil Myers On The Bench Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is absent from Saturday's lineup for the matchup with the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Myers has taken a step backward after a career year in 2020 but has still put up decent numbers. He's slashing .257/.335/.437 with 17 HRs and eight stolen bases over 145 games. Jurickson […]

Eric Hosmer Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. After posting a .851 OPS in the shortened 2020 season, Hosmer's been more of an average hitter this season. He's slashed .270/.338/.396 with just 12 HRs in 149 games. Jake Cronenworth will […]

Adam Frazier Taking A Seat Saturday

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Frazier has hit .304 with five home runs, 10 stolen bases, and a .777 OPS in 153 games split between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Padres. However, since being traded to […]

Evan Longoria Absent From Saturday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria will start Saturday on the bench, according to MLB.com. The 35-year old veteran has put together his best campaign since his days with the Tampa Bay Rays, slashing .266/.357/.492 with 13 HRs over 79 games this season. With Longoria out of the lineup, Darin Ruf will play first […]

Buster Posey Getting Day Off Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is absent from the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Posey's been a big reason for the Giants success, slashing .303/.388/.500 with 18 HRs, 53 RBI, and 68 runs, his best offensive season since 2014. Backup catcher Curt Casali will be behind the […]

Yadiel Hernandez Out Of Lineup Again

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez (mouth) is out of the lineup again Saturday after being a late scratch on Friday. The absence is due to a dental procedure he underwent, and it's unclear if he'll be back this season. The 33-year-old is slashing .274/.330/.414 with nine home runs and three stolen bases across 111 games. […]

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Back In Lineup Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hand) is back in the starting lineup at designated hitter for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He missed the previous two games with hand soreness that stemmed from getting cleated in the outfield last week. It's good news for the Jays during their playoff push and will […]