MLB Player News

Ramirez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Ramirez started in each of the Guardians' first 60 games of the season but will get his first day off Saturday as he's in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak. During that time, he's hit .432 with two homers, eight doubles, nine RBI, eight runs and three stolen bases. Ernie Clement is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.

Moncada (hamstring), who isn't starting Saturday against Houston, will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his injury, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada sustained a right hamstring injury Friday against the Astros, and his MRI should help to determine whether he'll require a trip to the injured list. Manager Tony La Russa is optimistic that the 27-year-old will avoid an IL stint, but Jake Burger and Josh Harrison should see increased playing time at third base if Moncada misses additional time.

Moncada (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday's game against Houston.

Moncada was removed from Friday's game against the Astros due to right hamstring tightness and will be out of the lineup for at least one matchup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Jake Burger will start at third base while Adam Engel enters the lineup in right field.

Burger went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Friday against the Astros.

Burger missed two games due to a hand contusion but returned to the lineup to hit fifth while serving as the designated hitter. Prior to going down, Burger was in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, during which he collected four home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. He should have a secure spot in the lineup, particularly with Yoan Moncada battling a hamstring injury.

LeMahieu is out of the lineup Saturday against Toronto.

LeMahieu hit .263 with a solo homer, five runs, three walks and two strikeouts over the last five games and will get a day off Saturday. Gleyber Torres is starting at second base and batting cleanup.

Donaldson isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Donaldson will get a day off after he went 2-for-11 with a run and six strikeouts over the last three games. Matt Carpenter is starting at third base and leading off Saturday.

Devers went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals.

His two-run single in the seventh inning gave Boston what seemed like unnecessary insurance runs until St. Louis struck for four in the top of the ninth, and Devers chipped in his second steal of the year in the fifth as well. The third baseman has driven in multiple runs in five of his last six games, continuing a very productive June that has seen him slash .294/.419/.647 with five homers, 15 runs and 16 RBI through 14 contests.

Bregman went 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, three runs scored and two walks in Friday's win over the White Sox.

Bregman launched a two-run blast to center in the top of the first to give the Astros an early lead. He picked up two more runs in the sixth inning, scoring once on a throwing error and again on a Yordan Alvarez homer. Perhaps for Bregman, the Astros and fantasy managers this was a sign of things to come, as it was his first home run since May 23. The third baseman is slashing just .180/.305/.300 this month.

Moncada left Friday's game against the Astros with right hamstring tightness.

Moncada appeared to hurt himself while running out a grounder in the top of the second inning. He remained in the game for the bottom of the frame but was replaced by Josh Harrison when the White Sox took the field in the top of the third. Moncada is undergoing further tests which should help determine the severity of the injury.

Rendon (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday ahead of his season-ending surgery.

News emerged earlier in the day that Rendon would undergo season-ending wrist surgery next week, so a move to the injured list was inevitable. He'll likely shift to the 60-day injured list whenever the Angels need another 40-man roster spot. He'll end his season with a disappointing .228/.324/.383 slash line across 45 games. Jack Mayfield was called up to take his place on the roster.