MLB Player News

Carpenter isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday versus the White Sox.

The left-handed bat of Carpenter will get a chance to rest Saturday as the Tigers face left-hander Ky Bush. Colt Keith will move into the DH role while Carpenter sits, allowing Andy Ibanez to start at the keystone.

Sweeney isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

With lefty Ky Bush set to toe the slab for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Sweeney will step out of the starting nine Saturday. While he rests, Ryan Kreidler will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Jung isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

After going 5-for-24 with an RBI through the first seven games of his MLB career, Jung will get a chance to rest Saturday. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and bat eighth.

Sborz (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

Sborz has been on the injured list since Aug. 11 due to right shoulder fatigue. It's unclear how many appearances the Rangers want the 30-year-old to make before they activate him off the IL, though a return before the end of the month hasn't yet been ruled out.

Frazier isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

With left-hander Ranger Suarez set to start on the bump for Philly, the lefty-hitting Frazier will step out of the starting nine. While he rests, Hunter Renfroe will start in right field, and Freddy Fermin will serve as the DH.

Melendez isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

The left-handed bat of Melendez will take a seat Saturday as southpaw Ranger Suarez prepares to start for Philadelphia. Dairon Blanco will fill the opening in left field and bat eighth.

DeJong isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

After going 2-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's win, DeJong will get a breather Saturday. Maikel Garcia will get the starting nod at the hot corner and bat leadoff.

Benintendi isn't in the White Sox's lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

The lefty-hitting Benintendi will take a seat Saturday as southpaw Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit. Corey Julks will get the starting nod in left field instead and bat leadoff.

Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

With formidable lefty Tarik Skubal set to start on the hill for the Tigers, the lefty-hitting Lopez will step out of the lineup Saturday. His absence will move Brooks Baldwin to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa starts at second base and Miguel Vargas covers third.

Manager Ron Washington said Saturday that Schanuel is dealing with a back injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Washington added that Schanuel will sit out Saturday and Sunday in order to recover, and the 22-year-old will return to the lineup Tuesday, assuming his back is feeling better by then. Niko Kavadas will take over as the Angels' first baseman while Schanuel is out.