MLB Player News

Beaty isn't starting Game 1 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Beaty is one of the favorites for playing time at first base during the NLCS since Max Muncy (elbow) was left off the roster for the best-of-seven series. However, Albert Pujols will start at first base and bat sixth in Game 1.

Dalbec isn't starting Game 2 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game after he drew the start in Game 1 of the ALDS against Tampa Bay. Kyle Schwarber will remain at first base while Alex Verdugo, Enrique Hernandez and Hunter Renfroe start in the outfield from left to right.

Dalbec is on the bench for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec started Game 1 of the ALDS versus the Rays but was on the bench for the other three games of the series, and he'll remain on the bench for the series opener in Houston. The 26-year-old is 0-for-10 with four strikeouts between in the AL Wild Card Game and the ALDS.

Beaty isn't starting Game 5 of the NLDS against the Giants on Thursday.

Beaty drew the start in Game 1 of the NLDS but will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive matchup. Cody Bellinger will start at first base while Gavin Lux takes over in center field.

Tellez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts during the loss to Atlanta in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

Tellez mirrored Game 1 during the fifth inning Tuesday when he gave Milwaukee a lead with a two-run, 448-foot blast to center field, but the bullpen was unable to hold the advantage. The Brewers struggled to find any offense through most of the series, though Tellez did all he could with a pair of two-run homers, which accounted for four of the team's six total runs. The 26-year-old had a rough start to the season for the Blue Jays, but he found success after being acquired by the Brewers with a .272/.333/.481 slash line, seven home runs, 28 RBI and 22 runs in 56 games. Barring any offseason acquisitions, he should begin spring training as the favorite to start at first base in 2022.

Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double during the victory over the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

Freeman already had two hits on the night when he walked to the plate with the game tied 4-4 with two outs in the eighth inning, and he came up clutch with a 428-foot solo shot to left-center field off Josh Hader. Closer Will Smith then entered for the ninth and successfully secured Atlanta's place in the NLCS. Freeman was a bit quiet across the first three games of the series, going 1-for-8 with an RBI, a run and four walks, but he delivered when it mattered in Game 4 while facing one of the best relievers in baseball.

Beaty isn't starting Game 3 of the NLDS against the Giants on Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Beaty will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 1-for-4 with an RBI to begin the series. Albert Pujols will start at first base and bat seventh.

Dalbec isn't starting Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Dalbec will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he went 0-for-4 in the series opener. Kyle Schwarber will remain at first base while Christian Arroyo starts at the keystone.

Dalbec is out of the lineup for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Sunday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Dalbec started the series opener but has found himself on the bench for the past two games. Kyle Schwarber will receive another look at first base while Christian Arroyo enters the lineup at second.

Beaty isn't starting Game 2 of the NLDS against the Giants on Saturday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Beaty will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 1 on Friday. Cody Bellinger will shift to first base while Chris Taylor starts in center field.