MLB Player News

Mitchell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Mitchell started the previous 12 contests and will receive a day off amid a 5-for-53 slump, which has dropped his OPS 70 points to .763. Brandon Lockridge is instead starting in center field Sunday for the Brewers.

Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Polanco served as the designated hitter for the first two games of the series, but he'll cede those duties to Brett Baty in the finale. Since being activated from the 60-day injured list July 7, Polanco has yet to start more than two consecutive games and has put together a wretched .097/.138/.177 slash line with one home run, three RBI and four runs.

De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

De La Cruz has moved into a reserve role in the aftermath of Monday's trade deadline. With the Phillies bringing aboard Luis Arraez and installing him as their everyday second baseman, Bryce Harper has settled into an everyday role in right field as part of a domino effect that has also resulted in Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm changing positions. De La Cruz will hit the bench Sunday for the fifth time in six games.

The Mets selected Weisenburger's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

The 28-year-old righty will hit the big leagues for the first time after he submitted a 7.22 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 46:27 K:BB across 52.1 innings at Syracuse. Weisenburger will likely fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen while he's up in the majors.

Manager Pat Murphy said Pratt, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, is undergoing an MRI on his hamstring, Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee reports.

The rookie shortstop felt some discomfort during Saturday's contest and believes he could play Sunday, but the club will instead play it safe and send him for medical imaging. Pratt should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated. David Hamilton is shifting to shortstop Sunday while Andrew Vaughn receives a start at third base.

Benge (wrist) will start in right field and bat cleanup Sunday against the Pirates.

The rookie outfielder was absent from the lineup for Saturday's 9-0 loss after jamming his left wrist Friday, but he's good to go for Sunday's series finale in Pittsburgh. Benge is batting .385 (15-for-39) with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, two steals, six RBI and seven runs across his past 10 games.

Suzuki is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Suzuki started the previous eight games and will receive a day off after going 8-for-31 (.258) with two doubles, one homer, one steal, six RBI and four runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Tyrone Taylor picks up a start in center field.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

The super-utility player will receive a breather after starting four straight games at four different positions -- left field, center field, second base and shortstop. With Dubon resting, Atlanta will make room in the lineup for Dominic Smith, who will bat sixth as the DH.

Vaughn will start at third base and bat third in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Vaughn has previously logged 10 total innings at third base across six games this season, but Sunday he'll make his first start at the position since 2021. He won't be a regular option at the hot corner, but David Hamilton is needed at shortstop with Joey Ortiz (neck) and Cooper Pratt (hamstring) both unavailable.

The Mets optioned Curry to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Curry continues to be shuffled between Syracuse and Queens, with Sunday marking the third time he's been demoted since being added to the 40-man roster in early July. The right-hander has a 2.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB across 16 big-league innings (seven appearances), so he seems likely to get another look in the majors when the Mets need a fresh bullpen arm.