MLB Player News

Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler went 2 for 3 with his 10th homer of the year Wednesday against the Brewers.

Soler's now homered in three of his last four games -- a span that's included only seven at-bats. It's nice to see him ending the year on a high note, as Soler should be an intriguing post-hype selection in next year's drafts, assuming he can nail down a regular lineup spot.

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Twins. 

Brantley exited Tuesday's game because of the shoulder issue, and it will cost him Wednesday's contest as well. The team hasn't released an update beyond a left shoulder issue at this time, but the severity should be clarified at some point in the near future.

Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox due to a back issue, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports.

Cabrera has recorded a hit in five straight games, but Cabrera will reportedly sit out Wednesday to receive two days off with the team off day Thursday. It sounds as though the injury is relatively minor in nature, so it's possible he'll rejoin the lineup as soon as Friday. Alex Avila will get the start at first base in Cabrera's place.

Indians left fielder Michael Brantley left Tuesday's game with a right shoulder injury, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports.

He injured the shoulder on a diving attempt to catch an Aaron Hicks triple in the third inning and was replaced by Michael Martinez. Brantley was 0 for 2 before exiting, and his status will be updated when the team updates the severity of the injury.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (concussion) did not make the trip to San Diego, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.

He is flying to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to visit a concussion specialist on Thursday, so he can be safely ruled out for the rest of the series against the Padres. It is not clear when he will rejoin the team, or if he will be able to return to the lineup this season. Buster Posey, Ehire Adrianza and Nick Noonan should see the starts at first base for the foreseeable future.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (concussion) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Buster Posey will take over at first base once again as Belt continues to deal with a concussion he suffered sometime last week. Considering the 27-year-old has now suffered three concussions in the past two years, the Giants could be extra cautious with his availability moving forward, meaning Trevor Brown and Jackson Williams will likely man catcher while Posey fills in at first base.

Dodgers thrid baseman Justin Turner's MRI revealed he is suffering from tendinitis and a bone bruise in his left knee, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports. 

Turner described the injury as 'pretty much the best case we could have had' and expects to play again in a couple days. The 30-year-old has been out of the lineup since Saturday, when a sore knee forced him out of the game early.

Tigers first baseman Victor Martinez is not in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. 

Martinez got the team's only hit in the first game Monday, but he'll take a seat for Game 2. Miguel Cabrera will get the start at first base, while Ian Kinsler will serve as the team's DH.

Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

 It's not a huge surprise that Cabrera will skip one of the doubleheaders Monday, and it appears the first game is the one. Victor Martinez will start in his place at firs base, while J.D. Martinez will serve as the DH in the the contest. It seems highly likely that Cabrera will rejoin the lineup for Game 2 on Monday.

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen went 1 for 1 with a career-tying four walks Sunday against the Dodgers.

The perennial MVP candidate has recorded 95 RBI (one fewer than his career high), giving him a good shot at reaching the 100-RBI mark. He also has stolen two bases in his last six starts and needs one more to reach double digits.