MLB Player News

Scherzer will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Reds, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Scherzer said that he's still undecided about whether he'll retire after this season, but he'll officially get to make at least one more start on a big-league mound before he hangs up his cleats. The 42-year-old hasn't been particularly effective this season, posting a 6.14 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 77.2 innings, but facing a Reds offense that's turned in a .690 OPS since the beginning of September could allow him to end his Hall of Fame career on a high note.

Rodriguez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.

Rodriguez will step out of the lineup Saturday after slashing .178/.229/.400 with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored over his first 13 games in the majors. Alan Roden will fill in as Minnesota's left fielder and bat sixth.

Jeffers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Jeffers will stay put in the dugout to begin Saturday's game after going 2-for-8 with three strikeouts while starting each of Minnesota's last two games. Victor Caratini will catch for starter Bailey Ober and bat eighth.

The White Sox recalled Romo from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Romo will rejoin the White Sox for their final two regular-season games as the replacement for Jake Rogers, who went on the paternity list Saturday. Romo owns a .527 OPS through 203 MLB plate appearances this year and will act as a depth piece behind Kyle Teel.

The White Sox placed Rogers on the paternity list Saturday.

Rogers will step away from the team for its final couple of regular-season games as he welcomes a new addition to his family, but he'll be back by the time the White Sox begin their postseason run. Until then, Drew Romo will come up from Triple-A to provide depth at catcher.

The Twins placed Hoffman on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right forearm inflammation, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Hoffman's forearm injury will cause his season to end a few days early, and he'll finish the year with a 3.55 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 66 innings between Toronto and Minnesota. He also recorded six saves and a career-high 22 holds. His roster spot will be given to Kaelen Culpepper (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.

The Twins reinstated Culpepper (hamstring) from the injured list Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Culpepper landed on the injured list Sept. 16 with a strained left hamstring, but a minimum-length absence will allow him to return in time to play in the Twins' final two games of the year. Jeff Hoffman (forearm) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

Springer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

Springer will grab a seat on the bench after going 0-for-5 with a strikeout and a run scored in Friday's win. His absence will put Vladimir Guerrero at the DH spot, opening up first base for Sean Keys.

Bateman (hip) will start in center field and bat leadoff Saturday against the Reds.

Bateman has missed three consecutive starts, but after entering Friday's game off the bench, he'll return to the starting nine for Toronto's penultimate regular-season contest. The 24-year-old has found consistent success at the plate since debuting in early August, slashing .318/.392/.411 across 173 plate appearances.

The Tigers transferred Carpenter (foot) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Carpenter has already been ruled out from returning this year due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, so the Tigers will move him to the 60-day IL to create space on the 40-man roster for Justin Verlander (hamstring/hip), who will start Saturday's game.