MLB Player News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported after their win Sunday that Turner (ankle) may actually not end up starting Tuesday because his left ankle is still sore, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Earlier in the day Sunday, Turner appeared all set to return to the Dodgers' starting lineup Tuesday, but he's still having some trouble with his sprained left ankle. He's expected to be evaluated Monday during the Dodgers' off day, and manager Dave Roberts will make a corresponding decision on his status for Tuesday's game. With the Dodgers already having clinched a division title and on their way to clinching the best record in the National League, they're not in a rush to bring Turner back and risk further injury.

Turner (ankle) is expected to start Tuesday in the series opener against Tampa Bay after missing a week with a left ankle sprain, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Turner, who has not played since Sept. 7, has been nursing a mildly sprained ankle, though he's expected to resurface at the start of the next series. The Dodgers already have the division and the best overall record in the National League locked up and do not have an overwhelmingly difficult schedule to end the season. With that being said, Turner may rest more than he's used to in order to get him to full strength for the playoffs. The Dodgers have plenty of depth all around the infield and should not try and risk their star third baseman's health. Blake Snell (elbow) is in line to start Tuesday as he makes his return from the injured list, which could serve as a tough matchup for Turner and company.

Harper was ejected from Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Harper was tossed from the dugout during the fourth inning as he voiced his displeasure with a called third strike earlier in the frame. The 26-year-old finishes his afternoon 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and is 8-for-39 so far in September.

Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez will take a seat for the third time in the last four games with a .243/.317/.405 slash line over 42 plate appearances in September. Jon Berti will start in left field and bat eighth in the series finale.

Choi sits against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels on Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Choi hits the bench against a southpaw as he typically does. He's hit just .239/.345/.366 in limited action against lefties this season. Jesus Aguilar will start at first base.

Ford hit a two-run homer in his only plate appearance in Saturday's victory over the Blue Jays.

Ford was sent to the plate as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and launched a two-run shot to right center field. The 27-year-old has played sparingly in September but has been productive when called upon, batting .294 (5-for-17) with a pair of homers and four RBI this month.

Cabrera (knee) will sit as expected Sunday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Cabrera left Saturday's game with knee soreness, an extension of the chronic knee problems with which he's expected to deal for the remainder of his career. He was reportedly due for a scheduled day off regardless of the injury Sunday. Christin Stewart will be the designated hitter in his absence.

Canha went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Rangers.

Canha didn't have the best night at the dish, but his fifth-inning, go-ahead homer off Rangers starter Mike Minor gave the A's a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Canha is hitting .272/.392/.516 with 24 homers, 55 RBI and 72 runs scored across 372 at-bats this season.

Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-10 win over the Padres.

Blackmon went deep off Padres starter Eric Lauer in the third inning, the first of six runs in the frame for the Rockies. Blackmon hadn't homered since Aug. 19, a rare span of 22 games without a long ball for the strong-hitting outfielder. Blackmon now has 28 homers, 78 RBI and 104 runs scored to go with a .317/.362/.574 slash line in 129 games this season.

Alvarez launched a pinch-hit, three-run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Royals.

While he didn't get the start, Alvarez still had an impact, breaking open a 2-1 game with his eighth-inning blast. He already holds the Astros' franchise rookie record for homers in a season with 25 (and counting), and he needs just two more in Houston's final 12 games to reach 50 on the season between his exploits at Triple-A and in the majors.