MLB Player News
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Yuli Gurriel 1B | KC
Royals' Yuli Gurriel: Idle Saturday
Gurriel isn't in Kansas City's lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Gurriel will give way to Garrett Hampson at first base Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout during Friday's series opener.
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Byron Buxton CF | MIN
Twins' Byron Buxton: Resting Saturday
Buxton isn't in Minnesota's lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
Buxton has slashed .300/.340/.500 across 53 plate appearances since returning from the injured list Sept. 12, but he'll take a seat Saturday with the Twins now officially eliminated from playoff contention. His absence will allow Austin Martin to pick up a start in center field and bat second.
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Cedric Mullins CF | BAL
Orioles' Cedric Mullins: Out of Saturday's lineup
Mullins isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Mullins has logged a base hit in six of his last seven games, but he'll be replaced in center field Saturday by Austin Slater, who will bat ninth.
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Colton Cowser LF | BAL
Orioles' Colton Cowser: Resting Saturday
Cowser isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against Minnesota, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Cowser will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after slugging a solo home run during Friday's win. Heston Kjerstad, Austin Slater and Anthony Santander will form Baltimore's outfield trio while Cowser rests.
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Gunnar Henderson SS | BAL
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Getting break Saturday
Henderson isn't in Baltimore's lineup Saturday versus the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Henderson has gone 0-for-6 since having his seven-game hitting streak snapped Thursday, and he'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Jackson Holliday starts at shortstop and bats leadoff.
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Matt Bowman RP | BAL
Orioles' Matt Bowman: Starting Saturday
Bowman will start Saturday's game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Bowman will be making the first start of his major-league career Saturday, as the Orioles will lean on their bullpen to get them through Saturday's contest. The 33-year-old righty owns a 4.60 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 29.1 frames in the big leagues this season and will likely be pulled from Saturday's contest after an inning or two.
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Steven Kwan LF | CLE
Guardians' Steven Kwan: Taking Saturday off
Kwan isn't in Cleveland's lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Kwan will get a day to rest Saturday after going 0-for-1 with two walks and a HBP during Friday's series opener. His absence will open a spot in right field for Jhonkensy Noel to start while batting eighth.