MLB Player News

Aranda is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Aranda is in the midst of a seven-game hit streak, during which he has three homers and a 1.069 OPS, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale versus Boston. Ryan Vilade is starting at first base and batting second against southpaw Patrick Sandoval on Sunday.

Pasquantino is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Pirates.

Despite recording back-to-back multi-hit games, Pasquantino will take a breather for Sunday's series finale against Pittsburgh. Salvador Perez will start at first base and bat cleanup for the Royals.

Contreras (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

It's the third consecutive absence for Contreras after exiting Thursday's contest against the Rangers with a bruised right hand from a hit-by-pitch. The veteran slugger will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Cleveland. Nick Sogard is picking up another start at first base Sunday for the Red Sox.

Smith entered as a pinch hitter and hit a walk-off, two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Yankees.

Smith took Michael Fulmer deep in dramatic fashion, which helped snap the team's three-game losing streak and inched the Diamondbacks closer in the wild-card standings. It was Smith's second home run in three games. He usually finds himself in the starting lineup against right-handers but opened Saturday's contest on the bench against New York righty Cam Schlittler. Since having his contract selected from Triple-A Reno last week, Smith is 5-for-15 with three extra-base hits and four RBI through six games.

Grissom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Twins.

Grissom's blast was a game-tying solo shot in the ninth inning. The infielder has maintained fairly steady playing time in September, but he's hitting just .169 (10-for-59) over 17 games this month. For the season, he's batting .237 with a .689 OPS, 12 homers, 66 RBI, 44 runs scored, 22 doubles and one stolen base over 112 contests.

France went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Marlins.

France has carried a hot bat with multiple hits in six of his last eight games. He has also recorded an extra-base hit in six of those contests. France is batting .304 with an .893 OPS, 21 home runs, 70 RBI, 56 runs scored, 24 doubles, two triples and a stolen base over 126 contests this year and continues to operate as the Padres' primary first baseman.

Busch went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Reds.

Busch hit his second home run in the last seven games during the sixth inning, which gives him 20 long balls for the season. The slugging first baseman now has three straight 20-homer campaigns, though he's taken a step back from 2025, when he launched 34 long balls during the regular season. Busch should continue to see ample playing time down the stretch as the Cubs battle for playoff positioning.

Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Smith will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout during Friday's contest. His absence will allow Jesus Sanchez to work as the designated hitter, batting eighth.

Contreras (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Contreras will miss a second consecutive start after leaving Thursday's contest with a bruised right hand. Nick Sogard will slide over to first base while Contreras sits, giving Isiah Kiner-Falefa a start at second.

Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Torkelson will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 10-for-24 (.417) with two homers, six RBI, five runs and a 7:8 BB:K during his seven-game hitting streak. Colt Keith will pick up a start at first base as a result, putting Riley Greene at the DH spot and Brett Callahan in left field.