MLB Player News

Marte (wrist) is on target to return from the injured list during Arizona's final homestand, Nick PIecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Marte took batting practice this past weekend at the alternate training site and was scheduled to play in a simulated game Monday. Pending the outcome of Monday's sim game, Marte could return to Arizona's lineup at some point in the final six games.

Brujan was named to the Rays' 40-man postseason player pool Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Teams in the postseason will be allowed to carry a 40-man pool, even though only 28 players will be eligible for active status at any one time. Brujan's inclusion is notable considering his elite prospect status, though it's still more likely that he doesn't see any game action. Nevertheless, Toribio notes Brujan, who's spent the season training at the Rays' alternate training site in Port Charlotte, could still benefit from being around the team in a playoff environment in anticipation of a big-league roster spot in 2021.

Gimenez isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Gimenez has occupied the large half of a platoon at shortstop recently, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday, even with a right-hander (Pete Fairbanks) on the mound for Tampa Bay. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop in his absence.

Hoerner is not starting Monday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has just two hits in his last seven games, part of a season in which he's hitting a rather disappointing .232/.310/.273. Jason Kipnis starts ahead of him at second base for the second game in a row.

Urias isn't in Monday's lineup against the Reds.

Urias will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after going 1-for-20 with two walks and nine strikeouts over the last 10 games. Jedd Gyorko will shift to third base with Daniel Vogelbach starting at first.

Chavis went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, five RBI, three runs and one walk in Sunday's win against the Red Sox.

Chavis set the tone for the Red Sox on Sunday with home runs off promising right-hander Deivi Garcia in the second and third innings. Although Boston put up 10 runs in the win, Chavis was the only player on the team with multiple RBI. The 25-year-old went 0-for-13 with five strikeouts over his past three games, but he came through with his best performance of the 2020 season Sunday.

Rojas was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros with lower back discomfort, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Rojas was replaced defensively in the bottom of the sixth inning, and the team revealed after the game that he was dealing with lower back discomfort. He's currently considered day-to-day.

Garcia is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Garcia went 2-for-3 during the matinee and will take a seat for Game 2 with lefty Braxton Garrett starting for Miami. Josh Harrison will start at the keystone in Game 2.

Hoerner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Hoerner will retreat to the bench after starting in six of the Cubs' last eight games. He went 4-for-17 over that stretch, bringing his season-long slash line to .235/.313/.276 in 112 plate appearances. Jason Kipnis will spell Hoerner at the keystone in the series finale.

Barreto will undergo shoulder surgery Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

The 24-year-old landed on the injured list in early September with a left shoulder subluxation (partial dislocation), and he'll now go under the knife to address the injury. Barreto is out for the season and will receive a more specific recovery timeline after the surgery.