MLB Player News

Torres (quad) isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Torres will sit for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a quad issue. However, he could be available as a pinch hitter once again. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence.

Urias is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Urias sits for the second game in a row, though he could return to the lineup for the nightcap. Jace Peterson remains the starter at third base for the afternoon contest.

Kemp will start at second base and will bat ninth Wednesday against the Rockies.

Kemp finds himself in the starting nine for the fourth time in five games, as Tommy La Stella has been seeing more work at third base of late to leave the keystone open. However, if Stephen Piscotty (knee) is able to reclaim his usual spot in right field for this weekend's series with the Giants, Kemp would likely be bumped out of the regular lineup versus right-handed pitching. The 28-year-old still looks like a better fit in AL-only leagues rather than mixed leagues.

Garcia went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.

The 20-year-old continues to string together hits, although at this stage of his career they're mostly singles. Garcia is slashing .325/.341/.375 through 12 games in September with three RBI and four runs.

Mayfield entered Tuesday's game after Carlos Correa left with an ankle injury. He went 0-for-1 and played shortstop for the final three innings of a 4-1 win over the Rangers.

Correa's injury has been diagnosed as a bone bruise and X-rays were negative. If the injury forces Correa to sit, Mayfield is a possible replacement, particularly with Aledmys Diaz (quadriceps) dealing with an injury.

Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Texas.

Altuve returned to the lineup Tuesday after being activated from the injured list. In an atypical season, Altuve has produced atypical numbers, with his .598 OPS checking in nearly 300 points lower than his 2019 figure.

Marte (wrist) hit off a tee for the first time since being placed on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo is optimistic Marte will return before the end of the season, although the Diamondbacks have just 11 games left. The organization must decide whether or not it's worth having Marte return to play regularly instead of evaluating its prospects during a season going nowhere.

Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a double in the Royals' 6-0 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday night. He also stole a base.

Merrifield swiped his eight bag of the season and logged his third-consecutive multi-hit game. Unfortunately, the Royals were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base during Tuesday's showing. Nonetheless, Merrifield remains one of the hottest hitters in baseball, riding a 13-for-30 stretch with three walks and only two strikeouts.

Estrada was optioned to the alternate training site after Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.

The 24-year-old saw regular playing time toward the end of August with DJ LeMahieu sidelined, but he's struggled with a .469 OPS in 25 games this season. Estrada may not rejoin the big-league club with the team getting healthier and with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.

Chavis is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Chavis started the previous three games and went 3-for-10 with one homer and a stolen base. Yairo Munoz receives the start in left field for the series opener in Miami.