MLB Player News

Smith is not in Saturday's lineup against the Mets.

Smith is 1-for-23 with a home run, five walks and five strikeouts over his last seven games. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish and hit eighth.

Heim isn't starting Saturday's game against Seattle.

Heim started in the last two games and went 3-for-8 with two doubles and two strikeouts. The 26-year-old will get a day off while Sam Huff starts behind the plate and bats fifth.

Casali isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Casali went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Friday's matchup against Miami, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Joey Bart will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

Caratini isn't starting Saturday against the Padres.

Caratini started in the last two games and went 0-for-4 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Alex Jackson will start behind the plate and bat ninth Saturday.

Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Nola has alternated starts behind the dish over the last week, and he'll take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's win over Milwaukee. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat fifth.

Hedges isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles.

Hedges will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-4 in Friday's series opener. Luke Maile is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

Heineman isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Heineman drew starts in the last three games and went 3-for-10 with three runs, an RBI and two walks. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Sanchez will get a day off after he went 1-for-11 with a walk and five strikeouts over the last three games. Byron Buxton will serve as the designated hitter while Mark Contreras starts in center field.

Jansen isn't starting Saturday against the Twins.

Jansen went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's loss to Minnesota, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish while Cavan Biggio enters the lineup at first base.

Rutschman isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Guardians, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Rutschman will get a breather after he went 0-for-8 with a run and four strikeouts over the last two games. Robinson Chirinos is starting at catcher and batting eighth.