MLB Player News

The Pirates optioned Harrington to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Just a day after joining the active roster, Harrington will now be sent back to the minor leagues without making an appearance for the big club. The 24-year-old has amassed a 6.38 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 55 innings at Triple-A this season and will likely spend the remainder of the year working as organizational depth.

The Pirates activated Gonzalez to the major-league roster Saturday.

Gonzalez had been at Triple-A when the White Sox traded him to Pittsburgh on Friday, but he'll officially return to the majors to begin his tenure with the Pirates. He won't be in the lineup for the final game of Saturday's doubleheader, though Injuries to Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) and Konnor Griffin (finger) could open up opportunities for Gonzalez to get starting reps with Pittsburgh.

Crawford (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Crawford will miss a second consecutive start after being scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game due to left knee soreness. Derek Hill will pick up another start in center field as a result and bat ninth.

Marte isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Marte will get a day off after going 0-for-3 in Friday's series opener. While he rests, the Reds will move Spencer Steer to right field and start Nathaniel Lowe at first base.

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

Stephenson has amassed six hits across his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout for the start of Saturday's contest. Jose Trevino will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh.

Mets interim manager Andy Green said Saturday that Bichette is dealing with soreness in his legs and his right ankle, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Bichette's soreness helps to explain why he has been left out of the starting lineup since the Mets began their series against Boston. Green noted that Bichette is available off the bench, but the 28-year-old infielder may also sit out Sunday's game to give him more time to fully "reset" ahead of the second half. If that ends up being the case, Zack Short would be likely to pick up another start in the infield.

Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Young went 1-for-4 with a stolen base during Friday's loss and will now retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's events. Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood will start across the outfield with Young on the bench.

Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Ruiz will get a chance to rest his legs after slugging a home run during Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will replace him behind the dish Saturday and bat eighth.

The Rockies recalled Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Criswell has put up a 6.87 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 18.1 innings with the Isotopes, but he's fired two shutout innings with the big club this year. He'll fill the void in Colorado's bullpen left by TJ Shook and figures to work in middle relief.

The Rockies optioned Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Shook will lose his place in Colorado's bullpen after giving up four earned runs in two innings during Thursday's loss to the Giants. He owns a 2.89 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 37.1 Triple-A frames in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, so he could make it back into the Rockies' bullpen down the line if he returns to form at Albuquerque. Jeff Criswell was recalled in a corresponding move.