MLB Player News
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Justin Turner 1B | SEA
Mariners' Justin Turner: Absent from Friday's lineup
Turner is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Oakland, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Turner will begin Friday's contest on the bench while Cal Raleigh serves as the designated hitter and bats second. Turner has reached base safely in 24 straight starts, and since Sept. 1 he's slashed .293/.391/.440 with 13 runs scored, two home runs and eight RBI across 92 plate appearances.
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Jake Bauers 1B | MIL
Brewers' Jake Bauers: Getting rest against southpaw
Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
The lefty-hitting Bauers will grab a seat on the bench Friday with the lefty-throwing Sean Manaea set to throw the first pitches for New York. Gary Sanchez will serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter instead while batting eighth.
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Joey Gallo 1B | WAS
Nationals' Joey Gallo: Sitting against left-hander
Gallo is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
It's southpaw Ranger Suarez on the bump for the Phillies, so the lefty-hitting Gallo will begin the festivities on the bench. Juan Yepez is playing first base for the Nationals while Stone Garrett gets a start at designated hitter.
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Jonathan Singleton 1B | HOU
Astros' Jon Singleton: Not facing lefty
Singleton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland.
The lefty-hitting Singleton will take a seat Friday against southpaw Joey Cantillo and the Guardians. In his place, Victor Caratini will play first base and bat fifth.
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Zach Dezenzo 1B | HOU
Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Summoned from minors
The Astros recalled Dezenzo from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
He's taking the roster spot vacated by fellow rookie Shay Whitcomb, who was sent down. Dezenzo has slashed only .212/.255/.308 with one home run in 17 games with the Astros this season. It's possible he'll get a little playing time versus lefties over the final weekend.
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Michael Busch 1B | CHC
Cubs' Michael Busch: Back in action Friday
Busch (triceps) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's contest against the Reds.
Busch missed one game with a sore triceps as a result of a hit-by-pitch, but he's feeling well enough to play after Thursday's team off day. Cody Bellinger is at first base in this one while Kevin Alcantara handles right field.
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Michael Toglia 1B | COL
Rockies' Michael Toglia: Knocks in two
Toglia went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two RBI on Thursday against the Cardinals.
Toglia snapped out of a very short slump, as he entered Thursday's contest with only one hit across 14 at-bats in his last four games. He's enjoyed a breakout season and has picked things up in the second half, maintaining a .340 wOBA and .782 OPS with 35 runs scored and 21 RBI across 62 games.
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Out for regular season
Freeman (ankle) was seen on crutches and in a walking boot following Thursday's game against the Padres and will not return during the regular season, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Freeman rolled his ankle attempting to avoid a tag at first base on an off-target throw, but the Dodgers said he avoided structural damage. He is expected to be ready for the postseason.
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | STL
Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Smacks 22nd homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
Goldschmidt went back-to-back with Lars Nootbaar in the first inning. This long ball ended a 19-game homer drought for Goldschmidt, who hit just .197 (13-for-66) in that span. The first baseman is up to 22 homers on the year, but his .241/.299/.403 slash line represents career-low numbers across the board. He's added 62 RBI, 69 runs scored and 11 stolen bases across 152 games.