MLB Player News

Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

He'll sit for the day game after the night game after drawing starts in each of the Pirates' previous nine contests. Frazier should be reinstalled as the team's starting second baseman and leadoff man Thursday in St. Louis, but Starling Marte will serve as the table setter for the final game of the Pirates' homestand.

Marte will start at second base and bat fifth Wednesday against the Rays.

Marte has hit either first or second in the order in each of his past five starts, but he'll move into the heart of the lineup to provide the Diamondbacks with an infusion of power as top slugger Christian Walker rests. With nine home runs through Arizona's first 36 contests, Marte is well on his way to surpassing last season's career-high total of 14 long balls.

Hernandez is leading off and playing center field against the Braves on Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Hernandez returns to the top of the order against left-hander Max Fried after he made way for Joc Pederson in Monday's game. The 27-year-old is slashing .250/.328/.466 through 116 at-bats this season.

Solarte was designated for assignment Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Solarte struggled at the dish through 28 games in the big leagues, batting .205 with a homer and seven RBI. Pat Venditte was also designated for assignment, opening up roster spots for Mac Williamson and Donovan Solano.

Rosario isn't starting Monday's game against the Padres.

Rosario will receive the day off after collecting six hits over his last five games, including two extra-base hits and an RBI. Adeiny Hechavarria is starting at shortstop and batting seventh with Rosario out of the mix.

Hernandez isn't starting Monday's game against the Braves, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Hernandez will get the day off after failing to record a base knock in each of his past two contests (0-for-9). Chris Taylor is starting at the keystone and will bat sixth in Hernandez's stead.

Frazier went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Athletics.

Frazier singled home a run in the 13th inning to cut the deficit to one, and Starling Marte would end the ballgame with a three-run blast to center. Frazier has now pieced together a modest three-game hitting streak, boosting his batting average to .257 through 29 contests in 2019.

McNeil is not in the lineup Sunday against Milwaukee, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

McNeil gets a breather after playing all 18 innings of Saturday's loss. Brandon Nimmo slides over to left field in his absence, with Juan Lagares getting the start in center.

Albies went 2-for-6 with a home run and five RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Marlins.

The Braves were trailing 2-1 when Albies came to the plate with the bases juiced and two outs in the top of the sixth inning, and he changed the complexion of the game with his 388-foot blast. The 22-year-old is slashing .291/.342/.511 with seven home runs and 27 runs scored in 33 games, entrenching himself in the leadoff spot for the Braves.

Marte went 3-for-5 with a pair of homers, three runs and four RBI in a 10-9 win over the Rockies on Friday.

The 25-year-old now has nine home runs on the season. Marte is off to an excellent start offensively, as this performance gives him a robust .901 OPS through 123 at-bats.