MLB Player News

Reyes went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals.

Reyes has now driven in 13 runs across 24 games with the Cubs, and he's batting a solid .277 during that span. He batted just .213 in 70 games with the Guardians, so he's definitely looked like a different player in Chicago. Reyes has reestablished some decent fantasy value due to his strong play and regular role with his new team.

Jimenez (leg) went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 13-0 win over the Twins.

Jimenez missed a game with right leg soreness, so he served as the designated hitter Saturday. He made an early impact with his first-inning homer, and the White Sox never looked back in a dominant win. The 25-year-old has gone deep three times in his last 10 games, giving him nine long balls this year. He's added a .303/.373/.472 slash line with 33 RBI, 23 runs scored and six doubles through 58 contests, though staying healthy for an extended time has been a problem for Jimenez this year.

Cabrera was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left biceps strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Josh Lester will be called up in a corresponding move. Per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, the Tigers want to get Cabrera back before the end of the season. If this doesn't cost him much more than the minimum, Cabrera could make it back for roughly the final two weeks of the campaign. Cabrera is batting .256/.305/.317 this season at the age of 39.

Alvarez (hand) hit in the cage Saturday and could return Sunday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez hasn't played in a week due to hand soreness. He was initially listed in Friday's lineup but got scratched, and he wasn't deemed ready to return Saturday, either. He reportedly felt good in the cage, however, which bodes well for a Sunday return.

Alvarez (hand) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez hasn't started since last Saturday due to hand soreness. He was listed in Friday's lineup but wound up getting scratched, and he's evidently still not ready a day later. J.J. Matijevic will be the designated hitter in his absence.

Jimenez (leg) is starting Saturday against the Twins.

Jimenez wasn't in the lineup Friday due to right leg soreness, but he appeared off the bench and went 0-for-1. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup Saturday.

Morel isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

Morel started the last four games and went 2-for-13 with a home run, a double, two RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. Zach McKinstry is taking over at the hot corner and batting ninth.

Vogelbach isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Vogelbach is on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since left-hander Patrick Corbin is on the mound for Washington. Pete Alonso will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.

Belt's knee surgery went as planned Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Belt has dealt with chronic knee issues throughout the year and eventually elected to undergo season-ending surgery. The procedure went well, and he's expected to rehab for approximately two months, giving him time to be ready for next season. He'll be a free agent this winter, and the market for a 34-year-old coming off a down season and a significant surgery may not be robust. He's now missed at least 50 games in four of the last five full seasons, so any team taking a chance on him can't count on having him available all year.

Blackmon isn't starting Saturday against the Reds.

Blackmon started the last three games but went just 1-for-11 with a double, a walk and three strikeouts. C.J. Cron will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.