MLB Player News

Maldonado isn't in the Astros' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

Maldonado is 3-for-13 with an RBI and a run scored across his last five games, and he will get a breather Saturday. While he rests, Yainer Diaz will take over at catcher and bat fifth.

Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Twins.

Rogers is 3-for-14 with two RBI, three runs scored and six strikeouts across his last five games. He'll sit Saturday in favor of Eric Haase, who will bat eighth.

Vazquez isn't in the Twins' lineup Saturday against Detroit.

It's been a tough season for Vazquez, but he's turned it around as of late by going 4-for-13 with a homer and five RBI across his last five games. He'll sit Saturday while Ryan Jeffers starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

Bethancourt is not starting Saturday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Bethancourt continues to alternate starts with Francisco Mejia behind the plate. He's hit well across his last five starts, collecting six hits in 19 at-bats.

Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Giants.

Moreno is just 1-for-16 across his last five games and will take a seat Saturday. Carson Kelly will take Moreno's place behind the dish and bat eighth.

Perez (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and hitting third Saturday against the Rays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Perez was forced to leave Friday's game in the sixth inning with hamstring cramps, though he managed to slug his 15th home run of the season prior to his exit. He won't miss any additional time, though he'll get a defensive rest, with Freddy Fermin starting at catcher.

Hedges isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

Hedges is 0-for-14 across his last seven games, so he'll get a day off Saturday as Pittsburgh looks for more production from the catcher position. Jason Delay will take over as the Pirates' catcher and bat ninth.

Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

Stephenson is 5-for-19 with an RBI and a run scored across his last five games. He'll get a breather Saturday as Curt Casali takes over behind the plate and bats ninth.

Trevino is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Rangers.

Trevino went hitless across two at-bats Friday prior to being pinch hit for in the eighth inning. He'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games, with Kyle Higashioka instead drawing the start behind the dish.

Murphy (hamstring) isn't in Atlanta's lineup Saturday against the Reds.

Saturday will mark the fifth straight game Murphy has not started since injuring his hamstring a week ago against Colorado, though he was able to make a pinch-hit appearance Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud will continue to serve as Atlanta's main backstop in Murphy's absence and bat sixth.