MLB Player News

Rojas (ankle) isn't in Saturday's starting lineup against the Nationals, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Rojas is set to miss his fourth straight contest due to a left ankle bruise suffered Monday against Atlanta. He did manage to pinch hit Wednesday, but he doesn't appear to have returned to health just yet. More news on his status should emerge in the near future.

Ahmed was ejected from Friday's game against the Padres after arguing balls and strikes, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Ahmed wasn't pleased with the strike zone, and he was tossed in the third inning after giving the home plate umpire an earful. He went 1-for-2 prior to being tossed from the ballgame. Ahmed was replaced at shortstop by Daniel Descalso.

Rojas (ankle) is not in the lineup against Washington on Friday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas will remain on the bench for the third straight game after suffering a left ankle bruise during the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader. He was able to make a pinch-hitting appearance Wednesday, which likely indicates that he will not require a stint on the DL, but manager Don Mattingly continues to stress caution with the infielder. In his absence, JT Riddle will draw another start.

Ahmed struck out four times and drew a walk Thursday in the Diamondbacks' 5-1 win over the Padres.

The shortstop had struck out just twice in the Diamondbacks' last eight games combined, making it all the more surprising that he donned the golden sombrero Thursday. The ugly night at the dish won't diminish what has been a career-best campaign for Ahmed, whose 16 home runs have nearly doubled up his previous high in the category. He has been in the midst of a power outage lately, however, supplying only two extra-base hits -- both doubles -- over his past 10 contests.

Baez will hit atop the order and start at second base against Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Baez will serve as the Cubs' leadoff hitter for the second straight game after going 2-for-5 with a triple and one run scored during Wednesday's victory over the Brewers. Anthony Rizzo will stay in the cleanup spot with David Bote batting third.

Rojas (ankle) entered Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Braves as a pinch-hitter, lining out to left field in his lone at-bat.

Rojas has been withheld from the Miami lineup the past two days while nursing a left ankle bruise, which he sustained in the second half of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta. The fact that he was at least able to contribute as a pinch-hitter Wednesday suggests that Rojas will likely avoid the disabled list. He'll vie for starts at shortstop with JT Riddle once he returns to full strength.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

His two-run shot in the fourth inning, Swanson's 10th homer of the year, gave the Braves a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The shortstop's .238/.295/.389 slash line on the season is mediocre at best, but he's already set a career high in home runs, and his 46 RBI leave him five shy of matching his personal best in that category as well.

Crawford (head) is starting at shortstop and hitting sixth Wednesday against the Dodgers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

As expected, Crawford is back in action for the Giants after clearing the league's concussion protocol following an outfield collision in Monday's game. The lefty, who is slashing .275/.346/.431 with 11 homers this season, will face southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu in his return to the starting lineup.

Camargo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Manager Brian Snitker will reward Charlie Culberson for his impressive play (9-for-26, four homers in August) with another start, this one coming at the expense of Camargo at third base. Camargo has been hitting well lately too, slashing .315/.327/.481 this month, so there shouldn't be any question about his status as the primary option at the hot corner down the stretch.

Rojas (ankle) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas left the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Braves with a left ankle bruise. He'll wind up missing at least two starts.