MLB Player News

Farmer's absence from the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh is due to general soreness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The issue doesn't seem particularly serious, as Farmer will be available off the bench, but he isn't expected to return to the lineup until Tuesday's game in Cleveland. Matt Reynolds starts at shortstop Saturday and will likely remain there for Sunday's series finale.

Cabbage was placed on Double-A Rocket City's 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury Saturday.

The club has yet to specify the nature of Cabbage's injury, but it is almost certainly tied to the collision at first base that resulted in his removal from Friday night's contest. The 25-year-old has been raking for the Trash Pandas this season, posting a .327/.434/.664 slash line through 30 games. Cabbage leads the Southern League with 10 home runs and 32 RBI and has added 10 stolen bases.

Toro will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Mets.

Toro's absences follow a run of 11 straight starts. He hasn't exactly earned everyday at-bats, hitting just .150/.218/.310 on the year.

Rivera isn't starting Saturday against Colorado.

Rivera started in the last two games and went 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts. MJ Melendez will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh Saturday.

Farmer isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Farmer started in the last eight games but hit just .107 with two doubles, five RBI and four runs. Matt Reynolds will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.

Rendon will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The Angels won't ask all their veterans to play 18 innings in one day. Tyler Wade starts at third base in the afternoon contest, but Rendon will likely return for the nightcap.

Walls isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Walls was initially slated to get a day off Friday but was a late addition to the lineup after Yandy Diaz was scratched with a non-COVID illness. With Diaz back in action Saturday, Walls will get a breather a day later than expected.

Urias (abdomen) is starting Saturday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Urias was out of the lineup in the last three games due to an abdominal injury, but he appeared off the bench Friday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. He'll start at third base and bat cleanup during Saturday's matchup.

Vargas went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Vargas isn't typically known for his offense and batted ninth in this one, but he was able to provide a useful fantasy line. The 30-year-old had his contract selected Tuesday with the Cubs putting Nick Madrigal (back) on the injured list, and Vargas will be a depth option while Chicago deals with some injuries.

McMahon went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Royals.

McMahon delivered his first RBI since April 30 on a single in the fifth inning. During that 10-game drought, McMahon had only eight hits across 38 at-bats while striking out at a 34.1 percent clip. Even so, he's managed a .250/.339/.384 line to begin the season, driving in 14 and scoring 14 runs scored across 127 plate appearances.