MLB Player News

Reyes went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

With Cleveland down to its final out, Reyes was summoned off the bench to hit for Yu Chang. Facing Adam Ottavino, Reyes got down to his final strike before absolutely demolishing a hanging slider over the Green Monster to tie the game at three. While Boston went on to win the game, the swing had to feel good for the 26-year-old, as he entered play mired in a 1-for-19 slump over his last five games.

Torrens will not start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Torrens has emerged as the Mariners' regular designated hitter, but that spot isn't available under National League rules. He'll sit for the second straight game Saturday and will likely remain on the bench Sunday unless the Mariners give him a start behind the plate or at first base.

Reyes will sit Saturday against the Red Sox.

Reyes will get a rest after going 1-for-19 with 11 strikeouts in his last five games. Jose Ramirez will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Yu Chang starting in Ramirez's usual spot at the hot corner.

Ohtani (9-1) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Friday. He went 0-for-4 at the plate.

Ohtani surrendered a two-run homer in the second inning to Jason Martin that tied the game. However, the Angels regained the lead as Ohtani fired five shutout innings before being relieved in the eighth. It appears his hand/wrist injury didn't affect him as he threw 117 pitches in his outing. The 26-year-old has a 2.97 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 10.8 K/9. In addition, he is slashing .258/.358/.612, leading MLB with 42 home runs.

Canha went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 11-10 loss to the Blue Jays.

He took Jordan Romano deep in the ninth inning, seemingly bailing out the A's after the bullpen squandered an 8-2 lead in the eighth inning and let the Jays tie it up, but then Sergio Romo served up a walkoff shot to Marcus Semien in the ninth. Canha has gone yard three times in the last four contests to help extend his hitting streak to seven games, but despite the hot stretch he's still batting only .237 on the season with 15 homers, 12 steals, 49 RBI and 79 runs through 514 plate appearances.

Stanton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a walkoff single in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings win over Baltimore.

The 31-year-old opened the scoring for the Yankees in the fourth inning. Stanton then knocked in initial runner Aaron Judge with a single in the 11th. With multiple hits in six of his last 10 games, including six homers, Stanton is crushing it at the plate. He's posted a .273/.365/.502 slash line with 26 long balls, 73 RBI and 53 runs scored across 468 plate appearances overall.

Lewis recently experienced knee soreness and won't begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lewis resumed running the bases early in the week but felt sore after going through a more comprehensive workout. The Mariners are hoping the 26-year-old will be able to return before the end of the season, but they'll likely exercise caution to prevent a more serious injury.

Ramirez is out of the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Ramirez was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and started the past two games, but he'll receive a day off after going 3-for-8 with a double and two runs scored. Oscar Mercado will start in left field and bat sixth for Cleveland.

Stanton is back in the lineup Friday against the Orioles.

The slugger got a day off Wednesday but will bat fourth Friday against Orioles ace John Means. Stanton has been red-hot and batted .327 with nine homers and 25 RBI in the month of August.

Rooker is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays.

Rooker singled twice and was hit by a pitch Wednesday, increasing his average to .217 in his last 10 games. Nick Gordon is playing center field and batting seventh Friday.