MLB Player News

Turner is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Turner started each of the Dodgers' first three games and appears to be receiving a routine day of rest. He just enjoyed a strong performance Saturday in which he recorded three hits, drove in five and scored three runs. Max Muncy will take over at third base and bat fourth.

Canha went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in a win over the Angels on Saturday.

Canha drew the start in center field while Kendrys Morales handled first-base duties, although Canha is slated to see a fair share of time in the latter spot as well. Canha's round tripper was his first of the new season, and he should be set for fairly regular playing time for the foreseeable future during Matt Olson's (hand) extended absence.

Ozuna went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Brewers on Saturday.

Ozuna has followed up his late-spring improvement at the plate with a three-game hitting streak to open 2019. The veteran outfielder is reportedly feeling better than he has in years as a result of offseason shoulder surgery, so a return to the type of power numbers he generated in his final Marlins campaign two seasons ago (career-high 30 doubles and 37 home runs) may be in the works.

Brantley is not starting Sunday against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brantley started the season hot, going 5-for-12 with a homer and a double through his first three games. He'll get a routine off day Sunday as the Astros seek to keep his workload in check. Josh Reddick, Jake Marisnick and George Springer will start from left to right across the outfield.

Cabrera (hand) is back in the lineup as a designated hitter Sunday against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Cabrera exited Saturday's contest after taking a pitch off his hand. X-rays were negative, and he won't be forced to miss a single game.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Braves.

It took until his sixth at-bat, but Harper finally opened his Phillies account in emphatic fashion, launching a second-deck bomb off lefty Jesse Biddle in the bottom of the seventh. His late arrival to camp naturally raises concerns about a slow start to the season, but April has historically been Harper's best month, so his bat may not take long to heat up.

Choi is not starting Sunday against the Astros.

Choi started the team's first three games at first base but will sit Sunday with lefty Wade Miley on the mound. Yandy Diaz moves from third to first, with Daniel Robertson getting the start at third base.

Winker isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Winker was slated to sit out Saturday prior to the game raining out, but the Reds maintained a similar lineup Sunday. Winker is still expected to draw the majority of starts alongside Scott Schebler and Yasiel Puig, though it is a bit surprising to see him out of the lineup against right-handed starter Trevor Williams.

Pederson went 3-for-3 with a leadoff home run, two walks and four runs scored in an 18-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

The Dodgers leadoff hitter is off to a fantastic start with seven runs and seven hits -- including three home runs -- in the first three games. It looks like Pederson could platoon this season, so keep the expectations in check, but the great start already has owners thinking maybe he could reach a career best in at least the runs category, as his career high is 67 in 2015.

Soler went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI as the Royals defeated the White Sox on Saturday.

Serving as the designated hitter, Soler doubled twice to left field and is now 5-for-7 with five RBI. The 27-year-old should continue to regularly serve as the Royals' cleanup hitter.