MLB Player News

Baez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox due to right knee soreness.

Baez was removed from Saturday's lineup a few hours before the start of the game and is apparently dealing with a knee issue. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Baez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox for an undisclosed reason.

Baez has been productive recently, going 5-for-7 with a home run, a triple, a double, two runs and a stolen base over the last two games. However, he was removed from Saturday's lineup a few hours before the start of the game. The reason for his removal isn't yet clear, but Ryan Kreidler will take his place at shortstop and bat seventh.

Pena is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

The Astros are resting a few starters after their playoff-clinching win Friday. David Hensley will start at shortstop and bat ninth, while Aledmys Diaz will jump up into the second spot in the order.

Smith isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.

Smith has hit just .100 with a run and seven strikeouts over six games since rejoining the major-league club, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last five matchups. Bubba Thompson is starting in left field and batting ninth.

Mateo isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Mateo started the last five games but went just 3-for-18 with a home run, two RBI and six strikeouts. Gunnar Henderson is starting at shortstop and batting fifth Saturday.

Bogaerts isn't starting Saturday against the Royals, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Bogaerts hit .304 with two home runs, four runs and four RBI over the last six games but will get a breather Saturday. Yu Chang is starting at shortstop and batting eighth.

Story (heel) isn't starting Saturday against the Royals, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Story continues to deal with a heel issue and will be excluded from the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. Christian Arroyo is starting at the keystone and batting fifth.

Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Athletics.

Pena took Adrian Martinez deep in the fifth inning to tally his 18th homer of the season. He has at least one hit in 13 of his last 16 games while maintaining a .290 average with nine runs scored in that span. Overall, Pena has slowed considerably since his hot start to the season and has a 95 wRC+ and .300 wOBA across 497 plate appearances as a result.

Seager went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rays.

Seager didn't allow the Rangers to waste a two-on, two-out situation in the fourth, delivering both runners with a double. He hasn't hit well during September, batting .169, but he's had key hits and knocked in nine runs over 14 games this month. For the season, Seager has a .918 OPS with runners in scoring position.

Fletcher (hand) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Fletcher was hit by a pitch on his hand last Saturday and underwent a CT scan Friday that came back negative. He's believed to be dealing with a bone bruise, but the Angels hope he'll be cleared to return following a minimal IL stint. If that's the case, Fletcher would have a chance to contribute during the final week of the regular season.