MLB Player News

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner got the start at second base Tuesday, going 2 for 3 with a walk and a solo shot, his first career major league home run.

The homer accounted for the team's only run of the night. With Ian Desmond nearly certain to leave as a free agent, Turner will head into spring training as the favorite to man the starting shortstop position.

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (back) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

Tuesday's absence marks the sixth straight for Ahmed, who injured his back making a spectacular fall-away throw last week. Ahmed recently reported improvement, but it's uncertain when he may return for Arizona. Chris Owings will man short once again Tuesday with Brandon Drury at second base.

Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon knocked two hits, scored two runs and swiped two bases during Sunday's win over Atlanta.

The Marlins offense has finally found some consistency in September despite missing Giancarlo Stanton, and Gordon's stellar play at the top of the lineup is a large factor. The speedy second baseman has piled up 56 steals on the year, while batting a robust .332/.356/.412 with 82 runs and 43 RBI over 626 plate appearances.

Gordon is one steal behind Billy Hamilton, who is out for the year with a shoulder injury, for the major-league lead and has six games left to earn his second straight stolen base crown.

Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is back in the lineup Saturday against Colorado.

Seager had missed the last two games due to sore legs, but he will get the start at shortstop and hit second in the lineup.

Giants infielder Ehire Adrianza (concussion) remains out of the lineup Friday against the A's.

The 26-year-old became the fourth Giants position player to hit the shelf with concussion symptoms after being hit in the head by a line drive Tuesday, joining Brandon Belt, Nori Aoki and Gregor Blanco. It's uncertain if or when Adrianza will play again this season.

Dodgers infielder Corey Seager is out of the lineup Friday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. Seager is dealing with "heavy legs" according to the report.

Seager is receiving a second straight off day Friday because of the issue, but he will reportedly rejoin the lineup at some point during the weekend series. Jimmy Rollins will start at shortstop in his place again Friday, batting second for the Dodgers.

Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada went 3 for 3 with an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Braves.

The second-half version of Tejada has shown a drastically better batting eye -- he owns a 19:20 BB:K -- and been rewarded for it with a .313 batting average over 147 at-bats. There's still no power or speed in the profile, though, so Tejada's fantasy utility largely remains limited to NL-only formats.

Giants second baseman Ehire Adrianza has been diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

A sharply hit ball struck Arianza in the head Tuesday, leaving him with concussion-like symptoms. He is one of several Giants on the shelf with concussion symptoms and will sit out for at least Wednesday's contest against the Padres.

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (back) is improving, but likely won't return before the weekend according to manager Chip Hale.

Tuesday's back injury will already keep Ahmed out of Wednesday's lineup and it will likely keep him out for at least another day as well. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers, owners should expect him back Friday at the earliest.

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed left Tuesday's game with a jammed lower back, the Associated Press reports. 

He injured himself on a dazzling defensive play and was replaced by Aaron Hill, with Chris Owings sliding over to shortstop. Ahmed had a double and a run scored in three at-bats before exiting.