MLB Player News

O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

O'Hearn will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Jackson Holliday, Cedric Mullins and Heston Kjerstad as the Orioles look for platoon advantages against Royals southpaw Kris Bubic.

Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Maton will take a seat Sunday after he had started each of the last four games at either designated hitter or first base. He owns an .818 OPS over 22 plate appearances so far this season and should have a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching so long as he continues to swing a hot bat.

Burleson is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader versus Boston, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Lefty Sean Newcomb is taking the mound for the Red Sox, so Burleson will hit the bench as he and Luken Baker continue to work in a platoon at designated hitter.

Rice is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

The left-handed-hitting Rice had started each of the past six games, but he'll take a seat Sunday for the matinee contest while the Pirates send a lefty to the bump in Andrew Heaney. Aaron Judge will get a day off from defensive duties and serve as the Yankees' designated hitter in Rice's stead.

Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, two triples and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Winker's third extra-base hit and second triple of the game was the crucial knock in Saturday's win -- he launched a two-out, two-strike pitch from left-hander Brendon Little off the right-field fence to drive in a pair of runs, tying the game 2-2. Winker is now 5-for-17 (.294) with four RBI to start the year while holding down the strong side of a platoon at DH.

Raley isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

Raley and his .572 career OPS against left-handers will stay put in the dugout for the beginning of Saturday's game, as Robbie Ray is due to toe the slab for San Francisco. Cal Raleigh will serve as Seattle's designated hitter while Raley sits, allowing Mitch Garver to start behind the plate and bat fifth.

Bryant is starting at DH and batting fifth against the Athletics on Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Bryant sat out Colorado's previous two contests, but he's back among the starting nine Saturday. The veteran slugger has struggled to begin the campaign, batting just .188 with a 37.5 percent strikeout rate through 16 plate appearances. With Bryant occupying the DH slot Saturday, Hunter Goodman is moving back behind the plate.

Bride isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta.

Bride will begin on the bench for the second time in Miami's past three games. Prior to that stretch, he started in each of the team's first six contests. It's been a rough go for Bride so far, as he's gone just 2-for-26 at the plate with a 29 percent strikeout rate. Eric Wagaman is starting at DH on Saturday with Bride out of the lineup.

Steer isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee.

Steer was originally out of the lineup for Friday's series opener, but he was inserted as the Reds' DH after Matt McLain was removed due to a hamstring issue. Steer went 0-for-3 with a walk in the contest to lower his season batting average to a meager .048, and he's getting an opportunity to reset Saturday. McLain is back after Friday's absence and is starting at DH against the Brewers in Steer's stead.

Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Nationals.

Smith will take a seat with lefty Mitchell Parker starting on the mound for Washington. That's been a trend for Smith this season, as he's yet to be in the lineup against an opposing southpaw starter. Randal Grichuk will start at DH in Smith's stead Saturday.