MLB Player News

Cabrera (oblique) is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

After missing three straight games with an oblique strain, Cabrera will draw back into the order against a red-hot Texas club. Cabrera will bat third as the Tigers' designated hitter and will face right-hander A.J. Griffin, who has allowed seven home runs over 34.1 innings this season.

Soler is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

Soler went 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener, lowering his season average to .146 and prompting manager Ned Yost to give him a seat on the bench. After missing the first 28 games with an oblique injury, the 25-year-old has struggled to find a rhythm at the plate. Jorge Bonifacio will take his place in right field.

Choi was placed on the Triple-A disabled list with a strained left hamstring, Mark Sanchez of the New York Post reports.

Choi hasn't played since going 3-for-4 with a home run last Saturday. The first baseman has just 54 games of big-league experience, but he was slashing an impressive .353/.438/.529 in the minors before getting hurt and figures to continue providing organizational depth at first when healthy.

Dickerson (back) was cleared to resume running Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Dickerson had previously been doing some cardio work on machines, so this represents another step forward as he inches closer to full baseball activities. Manager Andy Green previously suggested that Dickerson could be back in action by mid June, though the Padres likely won't be able to pinpoint a specific date until he starts up a rehab assignment.

Canha got the start in right field Friday and went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run and two RBI in an extra-inning win over the Red Sox.

He was the only A's hitter to have much success against Chris Sale, roping his double and triple off the Boston ace while avoiding being one of his strikeout victims, but Canha saved the best for last when he took Heath Hembree deep for a walkoff solo shot in the 10th inning. The 28-year-old is now hitting .476/.500/1.000 with two homers and six RBI in seven games since being recalled from the minors.

Cabrera (oblique) is expected to play Saturday as he felt good after taking swings Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera didn't make a pinch-hit appearance, but manager Brad Ausmus would nevertheless be "shocked" if Cabrera isn't back in the lineup Saturday. He missed the past three games with the injury, but barring a freak aggravation overnight, Cabrera will avoid the disabled list.

Turner has a Grade 1 hamstring strain and is hopeful that he can return in a couple weeks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports Friday.

Turner underwent an MRI that thankfully didn't reveal major damage. Until Turner returns in early June, expect Logan Forsythe, who is expected to return to the Dodgers from an injured toe early next week, to get the majority of the third base at-bats in Turner's absence.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

Brett Eibner gets the start in center field against lefty Justin Nicolino. Pederson has been in a bad way at the plate since his return from the DL earlier this month, going just 9-for-45 with three extra-base hits (all doubles). His struggles have led to recent demotion to a lower spot in the batting order against right-handed pitching, and considering Pederson is just 4-for-23 against left-handed pitching this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him platooned more strictly moving forward.

Turner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day DL on Friday.

The full extent of the injury remains uncertain as the Dodgers have not disclosed the results of Turner's MRI, but he did indeed strain his right hamstring while rounding third base Thursday night. Brett Eibner was recalled in a corresponding move. Logan Forsythe (toe), Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor will be the top candidates for playing time at third base in Turner's absence.

Vargas is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

Vargas has assumed most of the designated hitting duties as of late, but after collecting just two hits in his past 20 at-bats, he'll get the day off. Robbie Grossman will take over as the DH in his stead.