MLB Player News

Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets.

Hayes has gone 10-for-24 with a homer, six RBI and four runs scored across his last six contests. He'll catch his breath Saturday while Sal Stewart starts at the hot corner, batting seventh.

Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Stephenson went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in his return from the injured list Friday, and the Reds will sit him down Saturday in order to ease him back into MLB action. Jose Trevino will catch instead for starter Brady Singer and bat eighth.

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

The switch-hitting Edwards carries a .588 OPS against southpaws on the year, so he'll retreat to the dugout Saturday against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Maximo Acosta will get the nod at second base instead while batting ninth.

The Marlins selected Roa's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.

Roa has enjoyed a breakout campaign at Jacksonville this season, turning in a 2.83 ERA and 1.10 WHIP alongside a 61:28 K:BB through 57.1 innings. The 26-year-old's performance will earn him a spot in Miami's bullpen as the replacement for the injured Freddy Tarnok (ankle). Roa will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.

The Marlins placed Tarnok on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a sprained left ankle.

Tarnok has given up two earned runs in 5.1 innings since coming up from Triple-A Jacksonville, but he's now due to remain sidelined until at least Sept. 18. Christian Roa was selected from Triple-A to fill the open spot in Miami's bullpen.

Williams cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Williams will officially remain in the Atlanta organization after being designated for assignment Thursday. The 29-year-old utility man has been a liability at the plate in both MLB and Triple-A this year, though his versatility could become valuable if Atlanta's depth is tested down the stretch.

Turner isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Turner has tallied 13 hits over his last six games and recorded at least one hit in 22 of his last 24 contests. He'll receive a rare day off Saturday while Edmundo Sosa starts at shortstop and bats eighth.

Schmitt went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

Schmitt doubled in the fourth inning and added an RBI single in the seventh. With that, the 26-year-old infielder recorded his second multi-hit performance over his last three outings. He's slashing .241/.313/.409 with 33 RBI, 28 runs scored and 10 homers across 285 plate appearances this season.

Lee went 4-for-5 with a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

Lee tallied three singles and an RBI triple, marking his second four-hit performance of the season. The 27-year-old outfielder has been consistent over the past month-plus, slashing .333/.378/.486 with 16 runs scored, eight doubles, six RBI, three triples, three stolen bases and one home run in 119 plate appearances over 29 outings since Aug. 1. Overall, he's slashing .267/.330/.414 with 66 runs scored, 49 RBI, 10 stolen bases and seven long balls across 551 plate appearances this season.

Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Baltimore on Friday.

Freeman was the only Dodger with multiple knocks on a day when the team's struggling offense managed just five hits in total. The All-Star first baseman also accounted for Los Angeles' only run with his solo blast in the sixth inning. Freeman hasn't been immune to the Dodgers' struggles, as he's batting just .225 over his past 40 at-bats. However, he's knocked three homers, driven in five runs and recorded a 5:3 BB:K over that span.