MLB Player News

Chavis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Chavis is hitless in his past 19 at-bats and will take a seat Sunday after he started the past two games. Zack Collins will take over at first base and bat eighth.

Trejo will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Padres.

The arrival of top prospect Ezequiel Tovar in the big leagues has ended Trejo's run as Colorado's primary shortstop, but Brendan Rodgers' (hamstring) recent move to the injured list has opened up an everyday role for Trejo at the keystone. He'll be making his third straight start at the position after he had manned shortstop each of the prior four contests.

Hoerner (triceps) is batting fifth as the designated hitter Sunday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has been dealing with a triceps injury for the past couple weeks but will return to action Sunday for the first time since Sept. 11. The 25-year-old will be eased back into the lineup as the designated hitter, which pushes Franmil Reyes into the outfield mix.

Vargas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Cardinals.

He pulled a grooved 93-mph fastball from Jordan Montgomery out to left-center field for the first home run of his MLB career. Vargas has seen an uptick in playing time recently, as he has started in four of the last six games, although three of those starts came against left-handed pitchers. He is hitting .267 with two runs and three RBI over that stretch.

Rojas started at third base and went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Giants.

Rojas was held out of the starting lineup the previous three games -- two against left-handers and one against a right-hander -- largely due to erratic defense. He returned to action against San Francisco righty Alex Cobb Going forward, he could share third base with righty-hitting Emmanuel Rivera or switch hitter Sergio Alcantara.

Donovan will hit the bench Saturday against the Dodgers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Donovan started against the left-handed Andrew Heaney on Friday but will sit against a different caliber of southpaw in Clayton Kershaw on Saturday. Tommy Edman will slide to second base in his absence, while Paul DeJong starts at shortstop.

Estrada will sit Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Estrada will sit for the second straight game, which could be related to the elbow tightness that sent him to the bench Wednesday. Ford Proctor will get the start at second base in his absence.

Lux isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Lux is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup with left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the mound Saturday. Chris Taylor will start at the keystone and bat sixth.

India isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.

India is getting a rare day off after he went 3-for-15 with three RBI, two runs, a stolen base, three walks and six strikeouts over the last four games. Alejo Lopez will start at the keystone and bat fifth.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Hoerner will go through normal baseball activities ahead of Saturday's matchup but will be held out of the lineup for a 12th consecutive game. Zach McKinstry will remain at shortstop and lead off.