MLB Player News

Mayo is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers.

Mayo looked to be gaining a hold on a regular role in the Orioles' lineup with consecutive starts Monday and Tuesday. However, he's now sat three games in a row -- all against right-handed starters. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at third base.

Vaughn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Vaughn entered Saturday's game having started five of the last six games. He's gone 11-for-25 with a pair of extra-base hits in that span, but he'll give way to Gavin Sheets for a rest day.

Vargas is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Vargas has been getting regular run at third base for the White Sox, but he sits against some right-handed pitchers and Yoan Moncada (adductor) could eventually return to the hot corner. Vargas has just three hits across 22 at-bats with 10 strikeouts across eight games in September. Bryan Ramos will replace Vargas in the lineup Saturday.

Morel (Achilles) is not in Saturday's lineup against Cleveland.

Morel was forced to exit Friday's game after suffering a leg injury while running the bases. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but Morel will get at least one more day to rest.

Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Alvarez had been with the big-league club since Aug. 27, though he had picked up eight at-bats in that span. He'll head back to the minors to make room for Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) to return from the injured list.

Soderstrom (wrist) was activated from the injured list and is starting at first base and batting seventh Saturday against the White Sox.

Soderstrom missed the last two months with a bone bruise on his left wrist. Prior to being activated, he went 9-for-20 with three homers, eight RBI, six runs scored and four walks during a rehab assignment for Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom didn't get the call-up this season until May and got off to a slow start, but he hit six homers with a 19.8 percent strikeout rate in his 100 at-bats prior to hitting the IL, and Oakland will likely give him steady playing time against right-handed pitching down the stretch.

Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Freeman had been in Cleveland's lineup just once since Aug. 26, a span of 17 games. Across 383 total plate appearances with the Guardians this season, he's managed just a .209 average and .626 OPS. Angel Martinez was recalled to take Freeman's spot on the big-league roster.

Kwan (body fatigue) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays.

Kwan was scratched from Friday's lineup and remains out Saturday. Angel Martinez will take over in left field and hit atop Cleveland's order.

Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Martinez has 125 plate appearances in the majors this season but has been with Columbus since Aug. 9. He'll immediately appear in the lineup, as he is set to lead off and play left field Saturday against the Rays with Steven Kwan (body fatigue) still sidelined. Martinez has maintained a .236 average with three home runs and two steals on the campaign.

Vierling is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Vierling is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three days. Wenceel Perez will hit fifth and start in left field in his place.