MLB Player News

Cabrera is not starting Sunday against the Astros, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Cabrera missed two games earlier this week with a calf issue before returning to the lineup Friday. He'll return to the bench for the beginning part of Sunday's game as Nomar Mazara handles the DH duties during the series finale.

Winker (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Winker exited Saturday's game with a right hip contusion, but he said after the game that he was "fine." The outfielder will still get at least the beginning portion of the series finale off and it's to be seen if he'll be available off the bench. The issue should still be considered minor at this point, with the Reds possibly providing further update later Sunday.

Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's win over the Tigers.

Alvarez took Detroit closer Michael Fulmer deep to tie the game at 2-2 in the sixth inning, the 13th long ball of the season for the young slugger and his fourth in the last six games. After injuries wiped out virtually the entire 2020 season for Alvarez, the 24-year-old has come back to slash .306/.370/.541 with 49 RBI across 270 plate appearances.

McCutchen went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.

James McCann was brought in by the Mets in the offseason to improve the team's performance against opposition basestealers, but the pitching staff still features a number of slow deliveries and the Phillies took advantage Saturday, going 5-for-6 on steal attempts while either Jacob deGrom or Edwin Diaz were on the mound. McCutchen only has five stolen bases on the year and hadn't swiped one since May 13, but he clearly still has a bit of juice in his 34-year-old legs.

Choi went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in a win over the Angels on Saturday.

The first baseman drove in Randy Arozarena with a fifth-inning single and added another RBI in the seventh with a double that once again plated Arozarena. It was the first four-hit effort of the season for Choi, who is slashing .272/.392/.407 with two home runs and 13 RBI across 97 plate appearances.

Belt will travel to Los Angeles and Stanford in search of a second opinion on his knee injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Belt has been banged up by minor issues throughout the season and hit the injured list for the second time this year Friday with what's being called right knee inflammation for now. A clearer picture of the severity of the issue and his expected return date should emerge after he gets the additional opinion.

Winker isn't concerned about the bruised right hip that forced him to exit Saturday's game against Atlanta, saying, "I am fine. Just banged out my hip a little bit," Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Winker will test out his hip prior to Sunday's contest and could end up sitting for at least one game, but there doesn't appear to be any reason to fear for a long absence at this point. That's great news for the Reds, as Winker is hitting an excellent .325/.399/.590 on the year.

Winker exited Saturday's game against Atlanta with a right hip contusion, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

It's not entirely clear how the injury occurred at this point. The Reds will likely provide an update on the outfielder following the contest, but Winkler can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Harper left Saturday's game against the Mets in the bottom of the sixth inning with an apparent left leg injury, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Harper was hit by a pitch in the top of the sixth inning, and he initially remained in the game to run the bases. However, Travis Jankowski took his place in right field in the bottom of the frame. The exact nature and severity of Harper's injury aren't yet clear.

Pederson will sit against lefty Julio Urias and the Dodgers on Saturday.

Pederson has made seven starts against southpaws this season, but he's now sat against each of the last three the team has faced. He hasn't done much to suggest he deserves to start against same-sided pitching, as he's hitting .237/.292/.250 against lefties in 48 plate appearances. Kris Bryant will start in left field Saturday, with Patrick Wisdom starting at third.