MLB Player News

DeJong remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

DeJong will sit for the fourth straight contest, and his status as a backup player was likely sealed in Saturday's 13-0 win, when Edmundo Sosa went 4-for-6 with two triples and five RBI. Sosa had earned the everyday role at shortstop while providing a 1.032 OPS in August even before Saturday's big performance, a stark contrast from the .690 mark DeJong has provided on the month.

Turner went 3-for-3 with a run, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Rockies.

Turner was on base four times Saturday, reaching on singles in the first, third and seventh innings and walking in the fifth. He scored in the third after swiping his 26th bag, good for third in the league, to record his seventh run in his last eight games. Turner has posted an excellent .329/.372/.506 slash line in 20 games with Los Angeles that's nearly identical to his .323/.370/.518 figures on the season.

Bichette went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Tigers.

The shortstop got busy on the basepaths quickly, swiping his 20th bag of the season in the first inning, but Bichette was then caught stealing for the first time all year when he tried to take third as well. The 23-year-old is having a sluggish August overall, slashing .227/.262/.289 through 24 games with only one homer, and his fade is part of the reason the Jays find themselves slipping out of playoff contention.

Edman went 4-for-6 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's 13-0 blowout of the Pirates.

Edman's legs served him well in the contest -- both of his run-scoring hits were infield singles. He finished with his second four-hit game of the campaign and eighth multi-hit effort in his past 13 contests. Over that span, he is batting a scorching .386 (22-for-57) with a home run, 13 runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases.

Mateo (back/hip) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Rays.

After a three-game absence, Mateo drew the start at second base and put together a pair of singles, including a run-scoring knock in the sixth inning. He also picked up his ninth steal earlier in the game, his fourth theft in 18 games since joining the Orioles in early August. Mateo has made the most of his opportunity in Baltimore, slashing .365/.394/.492 with seven multi-hit efforts in 66 plate appearances.

Lindor went 1-for-4 with a single and two stolen bases in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals.

While Lindor's bat hasn't come around yet since his return from an oblique injury, the shortstop's legs appear to be just fine. The 27-year-old swiped bags No. 9 and 10 Saturday night, while also smacking a base hit. If nothing else, the steals are a sign that the four-time All-Star is feeling OK after an extended stay on the injured list.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday against the Rangers.

Correa went yard off Texas starter Kolby Allard in the third inning, depositing one into the left field stands for his 20th homer of the season. It's the fifth time Correa has reached that plateau in his career, and he stands a chance to topple the personal-best 24 homers he hit in 2017. The 26-year-old, who is set to become a free agent following the 2021 campaign, is slashing .275/.370/.479 with 49 extra-base hits and 69 RBI across 516 plate appearances.

Story (leg) is starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Megan Garcia of MLB.com reports.

Story didn't appear in Friday's series opener after he aggravated a leg injury Wednesday, but he'll start at shortstop and bat third Saturday. The 28-year-old was in a slump at the plate prior to his one-game absence, as he went 0-for-17 with a walk and six strikeouts across his last five appearances.

Seager will sit Saturday against Colorado, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Trea Turner will slide to shortstop with Mookie Betts moving in to start at second base. While that will be Saturday's arrangement, the arrival of Turner hasn't meaningfully cut into Seager's playing time, as his off day Saturday is just his second since Turner was acquired at the trade deadline.

Adames (quadriceps) is batting second as the designated hitter Saturday against the Twins.

Adames hasn't played since exiting Tuesday's game with a quadriceps injury. It's unclear how soon the shortstop will be able to play his position again, but the Brewers might DH him again Sunday to take advantage of the last game in Minnesota and protect Adames' health.