MLB Player News

Freeman is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Freeman started the past 44 games but will receive the day off Friday as the Braves begin their final series of the regular season. Austin Riley moves over to first base while Adeiny Hechavarria starts at the hot corner.

Cabrera is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Cabrera is on the bench for the second straight contest after the Nationals were eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday. Brock Holt shifts to first base while Josh Harrison starts at the hot corner Friday.

Bell went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Pirates' 7-0 win over the Cubs on Thursday.

Batting right-handed, Bell took Kyle Ryan deep to extend the Pirates' lead to 6-0 in the fifth inning. It marked the slugger's eighth long ball and brought him to 21 RBI on the campaign.

Cabrera is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets.

After getting officially eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday, several of Washington's veterans are getting Thursday off. Jake Noll will start at first base and bat sixth.

Solano is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.

He is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak and is hitting .353 with one home run in 68 at-bats this month. Wilmer Flores will start at second base while Austin Slater gets the nod at designated hitter.

Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to the Pirates.

Rizzo opened up the game with a solo shot to right field to put the Cubs up 1-0, but he was unable to reach base for the remainder of the night. The big lefty has homered in back-to-back contests as he now stands at a .221/.336/.415 slash line with 11 home runs, 24 RBI and 26 runs scored across 232 plate appearances.

Votto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Brewers.

Votto let down teammate Trevor Bauer on a play at first base earlier this season, but he made up for it with his first-inning homer Wednesday, giving Bauer an early cushion. While the veteran has been good at home, Votto has been a completely different player on the road this season, slashing just .111/.209/.185 with one homer in 22 games away from Great American Ball Park.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays.

Smith blasted his homer to right field off Rays starter Tyler Glasnow in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old Smith is up to 10 homers, 42 RBI, 27 runs scored and a .314/.377/.615 slash line in 48 contests. He hit 11 homers in 89 games last season -- Smith has enjoyed a power surge in the abbreviated 2020 campaign.

Flores isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies.

Flores will retreat to the bench once again after going 0-for-16 with six strikeouts over the last five games. Austin Slater will take over as the designated hitter, leading off.

Hoskins (elbow) is unlikely to return prior to Sunday's regular-season finale, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hoskins took dry swings once again Wednesday, but he still hasn't hit the ball as he deals with a UCL injury in his left arm. As a result, manager Joe Girardi said that he probably won't play again. However, it's unclear whether he could be available if the Phillies qualify for the postseason. He could still require Tommy John surgery to aid in his recovery process, but there's a possibility he's still ready for Opening Day in 2021 even if he goes under the knife.