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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.

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

Gonzalez went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday to snap what had been a seven-game hitting streak, and he'll now move to the bench Saturday. His absence will give Andruw Monasterio a start at first base.

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.

The Tigers claimed Granillo off waivers from the Nationals on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

The 26-year-old was pushed off Washington's 40-man roster last Saturday to make room for Matt Krook, but Granillo will reclaim a 40-man spot in the Tigers organization. He's turned in an ugly 8.02 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 33.2 innings at Triple-A this season, so he will likely have to turn things around at Toledo before getting a chance in the Tigers' bullpen.

Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Karinchak made one appearance after being promoted to Atlanta on Tuesday, logging a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning Thursday against Pittsburgh. He'll now head down to make room in the bullpen for Owen Murphy, who was recalled from Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

Atlanta recalled Murphy from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Murphy was sent down to the minors earlier in the week after conceding two runs (one earned) in one inning against the Mets during his MLB debut Tuesday. The 22-year-old prospect will now get another chance to showcase his talents with the big club, replacing James Karinchak in Atlanta's bullpen.