MLB Player News
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Gunnar Henderson 3B | BAL
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Getting break Saturday
Henderson isn't in Baltimore's lineup Saturday versus the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Henderson has gone 0-for-6 since having his seven-game hitting streak snapped Thursday, and he'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Jackson Holliday starts at shortstop and bats leadoff.
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Jose Caballero 2B | TB
Rays' Jose Caballero: Sitting Saturday
Caballero is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Caballero will take a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-6 across his last two contests. His absence will put Brandon Lowe at second base and open a spot in the lineup for Yandy Diaz to serve as the designated hitter.
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Leonardo Jimenez SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Leo Jimenez: Not starting Saturday
Jimenez isn't in Toronto's lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Jimenez will get a breather Saturday after going 2-for-3 with a run scored during a blowout loss in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Davis Schneider will start at second base and bat eighth.
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Trey Sweeney SS | DET
Tigers' Trey Sweeney: Resting Saturday
Sweeney isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game versus the White Sox.
Sweeney will get a chance to clear his head during Saturday's contest after going just 1-for-14 with four strikeouts over his last four games. While he rests, Zach McKinstry will fill in as Detroit's shortstop and bat eighth.
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Max Schuemann 2B | ATH
Athletics' Max Schuemann: Not starting Friday
Schuemann is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
Schuemann has slashed .141/.191/.188 with three runs scored and three RBI over 68 plate appearances since Sept. 1. Darell Hernaiz will start at third base Friday and bat ninth.
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Taylor Walls 3B | TB
Rays' Taylor Walls: Idle Friday
Walls is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Walls will yield to Jose Caballero at shortstop for the second time in three games. In September, Walls is 12-for-50 (.240) with five stolen bases, eight runs and seven RBI.
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Jeremy Pena SS | HOU
Astros' Jeremy Pena: Getting breather
Pena is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.
Pena is out of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 22 for what appears to be a traditional rest day. In his place, Grae Kessinger will play shortstop and bat ninth.