MLB Player News

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The lefty-hitting Pederson will remain on the bench for the second straight contest while Los Angeles brings southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill. Luis Gonzalez will replace Pederson in left field.

McCutchen is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.

McCutchen started the past nine games for Milwaukee but will head to the bench Sunday amid an 0-for-13 slump. Rowdy Tellez will serve as the designated hitter while Keston Hiura starts at first base.

Pederson will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson hasn't started against a southpaw since late July, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here against Julio Urias. Thairo Estrada will start in left field in his absence.

Ozuna isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

Ozuna has lost out on regular playing time recently and will be on the bench for the fifth time in the last seven games. William Contreras will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh once again.

Reyes isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.

Reyes started the last five games and went just 2-for-19 with two runs, two walks and eight strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jared Young serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh.

Vogelbach went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's victory over Pittsburgh.

Vogelbach hit a solo shot in the fourth inning that put the Mets up 2-1. It was his 17th homer of the season and his first since Aug. 22. The slugger now has hit safely in back-to-back games after going hitless in his prior two games. Vogelbach has struggled to find consistency at the plate this month, going 8-for-35 with seven strikeouts for a .229 average. He has also picked up eight walks, which has helped him achieve a .372 OBP this month. On the season, Vogelbach is slashing .232/.353/.431.

Ozuna isn't in the lineup Friday against the Phillies.

Ozuna started Wednesday against the Giants and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. However, he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games while William Contreras serves as the designated hitter and bats sixth.

Blackmon isn't in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Blackmon started the last three games and went 1-for-12 with seven strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Connor Joe serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh.

Canha isn't starting Thursday against the Pirates.

Canha has hit .269 with a home run, two doubles, five runs and four RBI over his last seven games but will be out of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 25. Tyler Naquin is starting in left field and batting eighth.

Soler (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

It was reported earlier in the week that Soler was not expected back in 2022, so this is primarily a procedural move that opens up a spot on the Marlins' 40-man roster. Injuries limited Soler to just 72 games this season, and he posted a .695 OPS when available, so it seems likely he will exercise the $15 million player option on his contract for next season.