MLB Player News

Altuve is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Altuve started the past 27 games and will receive the day off for Sunday's series finale. Aledmys Diaz will shift to the keystone while Jacob Wilson starts at third base for Houston.

Rosario is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers.

Rosario started the past 60 games for Cleveland and will receive his first day off since late May. He's hitting well in 21 games since the All-Star break with a .781 OPS. Andres Gimenez will start at shortstop Sunday in his absence.

Lowe went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, a double, a walk and an additional run and RBI in the Rays' 12-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday.

The offensive outburst put an end to a short-term skid at the plate for Lowe, who had slashed .143/.231/.314 over his previous nine contests. He served as the Rays' leadoff man Saturday, and he'll fill that role again Sunday while picking up another start at the keystone. Expect Lowe to stick atop the lineup regularly against right-handed pitching.

Espinal is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Espinal went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the afternoon contest and is now hitting .235 in 34 at-bats since the All-Star break. Breyvic Valera will start at third base and bat eighth Saturday night.

Gimenez was called up by Cleveland on Saturday.

Gimenez came with plenty of hype over the offseason following a trade from the Mets, but he fell flat on his face, hitting just .179/.226/.308 in 29 games. He won't be in the lineup immediately upon his promotion, but he seems to have earned another shot at a regular role, as he hit .287/.342/.502 in 52 games for Triple-A Columbus. J.C. Mejia was optioned in a corresponding move.

Lopez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Lopez hits the bench after starting 10 straight games, a stretch in which he hit .265/.265/.412. Hanser Alberto will start at shortstop in his absence.

Arraez will sit Saturday against Houston.

Arraez has swung a hot bat since early July, hitting .424/.466/.515 over his last 19 games. He'll hit the bench for the second time in three games, with Jorge Polanco starting at second base and Willians Astudillo starting at third.

Clement went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 6-1 win over Detroit.

The 25-year-old got a start at third base to help Jose Ramirez avoid extra wear and tear on his sore elbow. Clement was solid from the bottom of the order, posting his first career three-hit game. The infielder has a modest .231/.277/.269 slash line with four RBI, 11 runs scored and three doubles through 86 plate appearances. He's a pure contact hitter, as he's striking out only 12.8 percent and walking just 3.7 percent of the time.

Torres isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Torres has gone 6-for-15 with three doubles, five RBI, a run and a stolen base across the last four games, and he'll get his first day off in over a month. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Hernandez started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 4-1 loss to Oakland.

Hernandez had his contract selected Thursday and started both games since joining the Rangers. He's played third and second base in his two games and brings elite defense to Texas' infield. The Rangers have several offseason questions and want to see if Hernandez can be an answer at second base, where Nick Solak fell off the cliff after a strong April.