MLB Player News

Arraez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the bump for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Arraez will take a seat on the bench. In his last eight games, Arraez is 14-for-36 (.389) with five RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases. Manny Machado will DH on Saturday while Donovan Solano plays the hot corner.

The Reds placed Greene on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow soreness.

Greene has been one of the National League's best pitchers this season, recording a 2.83 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 162:53 K:BB across 143.1 innings. For the first time this season, Greene will be forced to the IL after experiencing pain in the elbow of his throwing arm following his start Tuesday versus the Cardinals. If the 24-year-old can return after the minimum 15 days, he would miss only miss two starts. However, the Reds could choose to play it safe with their ace, even with the team being only four games out of a wild-card spot. A corresponding move wasn't immediately announced, and it's unclear who'll take Greene's spot in the rotation Monday and beyond.

Soler (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Soler indicated Friday that he didn't expect to play during the weekend series against the Angels, so it's no surprise he's absent from the starting nine Saturday. Still, Atlanta remains hopeful the 32-year-old will be back soon. Ramon Laureano will patrol right field and bat sixth in Game 2 of the three-game set.

Merrill is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Merrill's streak of 61 consecutive starts comes to an end Saturday, as the rookie yields to Bryce Johnson in center field. Merrill has an outstanding .290/.322/.486 slash line across 450 plate appearances.

Higashioka is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Higashioka has one hit in his last 14 at-bats and will get the night off Saturday to clear his head. In his place, Luis Campusano will catch and bat eighth.

Stallings is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego.

Stallings will move to the bench for 22-year-old Drew Romo's MLB debut Saturday. With Elias Diaz out of the picture in Colorado, Stallings and Romo are slated to share catching duties during the closing weeks of the regular season.

Black is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Black had started three of the Brewers' previous four games at DH, but he'll yield to William Contreras at the position Saturday while Gary Sanchez catches. Since being called up Monday, Black is 1-for-11 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Hoskins is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Hoskins will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts across his last two games. Jake Bauers will play first base while William Contreras serves as the DH.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Hernandez is absent from the starting nine for the first time since the All-Star break, as he gets what appears to be a well-earned rest day. He's 18-for-57 (.316) with four homers and two stolen bases in August. Andy Pages will patrol left field Saturday.

Ruiz is absent from Saturday's lineup against Philadelphia.

Ruiz will get a breather Saturday after going 3-for-8 with two solo home runs in the first two games of the series. Riley Adams will start behind home plate and bat seventh.