MLB Player News

Harper went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Mets.

According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, Harper had gone 128 plate appearances without a home run before smacking a solo shot in the fourth inning. Despite the homerless drought, the slugger has now tallied six multi-hit efforts and nine extra-base hits through 12 September contests. On the season, he's batting .290 with 28 long balls, 82 RBI, 79 runs scored and five steals across 577 plate appearances.

Singleton is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Angels.

Singleton will sit for a second straight game as the Angels send southpaw Tyler Anderson to the mound. Yainer Diaz will start at first base Saturday while Victor Caratini steps in behind home plate.

Hoskins isn't in Milwaukee's lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Hoskins provided all of the Brewers' offense by hitting a two-run home run in Friday's series opener. He'll catch a breather Saturday while Jake Bauers starts at first base and bats sixth.

Busch isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Colorado.

Although Busch has gone 8-for-17 with two homers and seven RBI over his last four games, the Cubs will sit him down for Saturday's contest while Patrick Wisdom starts at first base and bats sixth.

Santana isn't in the Twins' lineup Saturday against Cincinnati.

Santana has put together a nice four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 5-for-14 with a homer and three RBI, but he'll take a seat Saturday against Nick Martinez and the Reds. Jose Miranda will start at first base and bat eighth.

Vaughn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Vaughn entered Saturday's game having started five of the last six games. He's gone 11-for-25 with a pair of extra-base hits in that span, but he'll give way to Gavin Sheets for a rest day.

Soderstrom (wrist) was activated from the injured list and is starting at first base and batting seventh Saturday against the White Sox.

Soderstrom missed the last two months with a bone bruise on his left wrist. Prior to being activated, he went 9-for-20 with three homers, eight RBI, six runs scored and four walks during a rehab assignment for Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom didn't get the call-up this season until May and got off to a slow start, but he hit six homers with a 19.8 percent strikeout rate in his 100 at-bats prior to hitting the IL, and Oakland will likely give him steady playing time against right-handed pitching down the stretch.

Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday versus the Royals.

Tellez will take a day to recollect himself Saturday after going 0-for-14 across his last four games. His absence will allow Billy Cook to start at first base while batting ninth.

Busch went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies.

Busch went deep with two runners on in the eighth inning, giving him 18 home runs and 59 RBI for the season. The 26-year-old is enjoying his first year in Chicago, as he's gotten a chance to play regularly at first base and is sporting a respectable .778 OPS across 138 games. With this being his first real taste of extended MLB action, Busch could be poised for a step forward in 2025 now that he has more experience under his belt.

Diaz has not started in three of the Rays' last eight games.

Diaz is still starting the majority of games for Tampa Bay, but his playing time has slipped as Jonathan Aranda becomes a more consistent presence in the lineup. Diaz's usage against righties is particularly concerning, as he's started only half of the team's last six matchups. It's possible he is dealing with an injury, though the Rays have not disclosed that.