MLB Player News

The Brewers reinstated Lockridge (knee) from the injured list Saturday.

Lockridge has been on the shelf since May after suffering a deep laceration and cartilage damage in his right knee, but he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment July 24 and has since gone 4-for-17 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in five Triple-A games. Now fully recovered, he'll serve as Milwaukee's reserve outfielder and will likely be a candidate to return to Triple-A once Sal Frelick (shoulder) is healthy.

Holmes (fibula) is tentatively scheduled to make a rehab start for High-A Brooklyn on Sunday, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.

Though Holmes is lined up to pitch Sunday, he may not be a member of the Mets organization by then, as the right-hander has said that he expects to be traded ahead of Monday's deadline. Holmes has been on the shelf since May 16 due to a right fibula fracture, but he built up to four innings in his latest rehab start Tuesday at Single-A St. Lucie and should be ready to return from the injured list following the deadline.

Stewart underwent an MRI on Saturday and was diagnosed with right shoulder tendinitis, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The Dodgers will shut Stewart down from throwing for three days before reevaluating him, at which point he may be cleared to start up a throwing program. The 34-year-old righty noted that he's been having problems with his shoulder for about a week, and although it didn't have much of an impact on his throwing, he and the team didn't want to risk it developing into something more severe once the postseason arrives.

Tucker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Tucker will get a day off to reset after going just 5-for-28 (.179) at the plate while starting the previous nine games. Enrique Hernandez, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez will form the Dodgers' outfield trio while Tucker is on the bench.

Betts isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Betts has collected at least one hit in six of his last seven games, but the Dodgers will move him to the bench for the start of Saturday's contest. While he sits, Miguel Rojas will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Garcia (knee) will start at first base and bat second Saturday against Atlanta.

Garcia was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game due to right knee soreness, but the injury won't cause him to miss any starts. The 26-year-old is enjoying a career season and hasn't slowed down in the second half, slashing .280/.294/.600 with three homers, eight RBI and three runs scored in 13 games since the break.

Rodriguez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

Rodriguez has notched a hit in all four of his games since returning from the injured list Monday, but he'll retreat to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Henry Davis will instead handle catching duties and bat ninth.

The Pirates designated Stratton for assignment Saturday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Stratton will give up his place on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster to make room for Camilo Doval, who was acquired in a trade with the Yankees on Saturday. Stratton has given up two runs in 3.1 big-league innings this season but hasn't yet allowed a run through eight frames at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Myers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Myers has gone 8-for-21 while compiling a six-game hitting streak, but the Reds will give him a chance to rest Saturday. JJ Bleday, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will start across the outfield while Myers is on the bench.

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

Stephenson has tallied at least one base hit in each of his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest while Jose Trevino starts at catcher, batting seventh.