MLB Player News

The Phillies promoted Stott from Double-A Reading to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Stott will join the Triple-A affiliate for the final week of the regular season along with two of the Phillies' other more highly regarded prospects in catcher Logan O'Hoppe and right-handed pitcher Francisco Morales. Over 351 plate appearances at Double-A this season, the 23-year-old shortstop slashed .301/.368/.481 with 10 home runs and six stolen bases.

Garcia went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday in the Nationals' 7-1 win over the Marlins.

Garcia has plated a run in three consecutive contests and four of his last five, and his improved production at the plate of late coupled with his stable role should put him in consideration for a pickup in deeper mixed leagues where available. He'll start at second base in Wednesday's series finale in Miami, batting eighth.

India went 1-for-2 with three walks Tuesday in the Reds' 6-2 loss to the PIrates.

The rookie continues to thrive atop the Cincinnati lineup, with the three free passes boosting his on-base average to .376 on the season. He'll be leading off again for Cincinnati in Wednesday's series finale while manning his usual spot in the field at second base.

The Diamondbacks are expected to have Marte anchored at one position next season instead of having him bouncing between second base and center field, Steve Gilbert of the Diamondbacks' official site reports.

Marte has battled injury issues since the end of 2019, which management believes could be partially related to having him play multiple positions. This is the same refrain we've heard from Arizona's brass the last couple of seasons, but they've opted to take advantage of Marte's versatility. "I would think at this stage, we're going to probably zone in a little bit more on one position," Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said. "That is my gut feeling right now, but I want to hear from the coaches as well." Marte has seen a lot of time at second base over the last week, which could be a sign of things to come, particularly if they deem outfield prospect Alek Thomas is ready for the majors to start 2022.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-1 win against Arizona.

Albies launched a solo shot off Arizona starter Luke Weaver to give Atlanta an early four-run lead it wouldn't relinquish. The long ball is the 24-year-old's sixth of September as more than one third of his 16 hits this month have left the yard, though Albies is batting a mediocre .225 across 70 September at-bats.

Rojas is sitting Tuesday versus the Braves.

The second baseman will take a seat after starting seven consecutive contests, collecting eight hits. He'll be replaced at second base by Ketel Marte while Jake McCarthy will start in center field and bat seventh.

McNeil will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McNeil sits after starting nine straight games in left field, a stretch in which he hit .344/.382/.563. Kevin Pillar will fill in for him Tuesday.

Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Urias went deep off Jon Lester in the second inning for his 21st home run of the year. Urias has been used in an everyday role over the last two weeks with Willy Adames on the injured list. However, with Adames now officially reinstated, Urias may be the odd man out on playing time in the infield with Kolten Wong manning second base, Adames at shortstop and Eduardo Escobar at the hot corner. The 24-year-old Urias will certainly be given opportunities to hit and is now slashing .249/.342/.445 with 21 homers, 70 RBI, 73 runs scored, five steals and 57:107 BB:K over 531 plate appearances.

Marte started at second base and went 3-for-4 with three doubles and an RBI in Monday's 11-4 loss to Atlanta.

Marte's three doubles give him 26 in 79 games this season and raised his slugging to a team-high .542. This was the third straight start at second base and fourth in the last five contests for Marte, who has been Arizona's primary center fielder this season when healthy. He may not be done as an outfielder, but the Diamondbacks have talked for a couple of seasons about splitting his duties more evenly between the outfield and infield as a way to sustain his long-term health. Daulton Varsho started in center field Monday.

McNeil went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run in a 3-2 win against the Phillies on Sunday.

McNeil singled and scored in the fifth inning before launching a solo shot in the seventh off Kyle Gibson to give New York a 3-2 lead that ended up being the final. The long ball was McNeil's first since Aug. 1 and only his fourth extra-base hit in September, and he's slashing .262/.303/.377 in 18 games this month.