MLB Player News

Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Blackmon will exit the lineup Sunday after starting the past four games and going 3-for-16 with an RBI, two runs and a stolen base. C.J. Cron will serve as the designated hitter while Sam Hilliard, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk man the outfield.

Beer is not in the lineup Sunday against Colorado.

Beer started the last two games and will exit the lineup after going 2-for-6 with two strikeouts. Ketel Marte will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Emmanuel Rivera receives a start in the infield.

Mercedes was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Mercedes recently made four straight starts for the Giants, but he'll head to the minors with multiple position players coming off the injured list over the past couple days. The 29-year-old has a .243/.338/.357 slash line with one home run and eight RBI over 80 plate appearances this year.

McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

McCutchen started the past 23 games and will receive Sunday off after posting an .822 OPS with four home runs, 16 RBI, 14 runs and three stolen bases during that stretch. Keston Hiura will bat sixth as the designated hitter Sunday for Milwaukee.

Morel (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

The 23-year-old exited Saturday's contest with right hamstring tightness and will be out of the starting nine for at least one game. Nelson Velazquez will start in center field while Nick Madrigal is at the keystone for Chicago, and it's unclear if Morel will be available off the bench Sunday.

McCutchen went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two walks in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Reds.

McCutchen produced the Brewers' first and last runs in the game with a solo shot in the fourth and a sacrifice fly in the ninth. He's cooled off a bit since the All-Star break, going 13-for-54 (.241), though he's added two homers, seven RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases. The 35-year-old has enjoyed a productive campaign with a .253/.324/.397 slash line, 11 long balls, 48 RBI, 47 runs scored, eight steals and 19 doubles through 404 plate appearances, though a .721 OPS stands as the lowest in his career.

Morel left Saturday's game against the Marlins with right hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

The rookie's production has taken a nosedive lately -- he entered Saturday's game in an 0-for-23 slide. While Morel burst onto the scene in spectacular fashion and sits with nine homers and nine stolen bases through 67 games this season, this injury on top of the recent struggles may send him to the waiver wire in some fantasy leagues.

Pederson (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson cleared protocols and was reinstated to the active roster, as expected, along with Brandon Crawford (knee). Both figure to be in the lineup Saturday to face Oakland righty Adam Oller. Pederson made his second All-Star team this season and should slot back in as San Francisco's cleanup hitter against right-handed pitching.

Madris will sit Saturday against Baltimore.

Madris had started six straight games, including three at first base, though he grabbed just one hit over that stretch. Josh VanMeter will be the first baseman Saturday.

Canha will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Canha finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games, all of which have come against righties. Tyler Naquin starts against right-hander Jake Odorizzi in this contest, but Canha should return to left field against southpaw Max Fried in the nightcap.