MLB Player News

Salas is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Salas is absent from the lineup for the second day in a row and has started only three of eight contests since being called up. The Padres are facing a fifth lefty (Jackson Kent) during that stretch Wednesday, which has contributed to Salas' lack of playing time. He's been in the batting order twice in three tilts versus righties. Luis Campusano will be behind the plate for the Padres on Wednesday.

Basabe is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals.

Basabe started the previous five contests for the Giants, but he'll exit the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Jonah Cox will handle second base in Basabe's stead.

Devers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

It's the first day off this season for the red-hot Devers, who is 11-for-30 with five home runs in his first eight contests this month. Bryce Eldridge will handle first base, while Turner Hill will grab a start at designated hitter as the Giants try to complete a series sweep.

Lukes is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

With lefty Brady Basso making the start for the Athletics, Lukes will take a seat after starting each of the past nine contests. Brett Bateman will shift over to right field, with Myles Straw making the start in center. Lukes is hitting .343 with a .743 OPS across 35 plate appearances this month.

Langford went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Mariners.

The 24-year-old ended a 12-game power drought Tuesday with his two-run homer during the fifth inning. Langford batted .179 (7-for-39) during the homerless stretch, but he still showed a good eye at the plate with a 13:7 BB:K. Through 401 plate appearances this season, he has a .245/.332/.442 slash line with 16 long balls, 12 steals, 38 RBI and 57 runs scored.

Walker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco.

It's the first time Walker has been out of the Cardinals' lineup since he missed two games in early August with a minor knee injury. Joshua Baez will shift over to right field, and Bryan Torres will handle left field as St. Louis looks to avoid the sweep.

Heim is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays.

After starting at catcher in the first two games of the series, Heim will get a breather during Wednesday's finale. It will be Brian Serven behind the dish and batting eighth for the Athletics.

McNeil is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

McNeil started each of the previous 12 contests for the Athletics, but he'll take a seat during Wednesday's matinee. Tommy White will handle first base, and Donovan Walton will be covering second base for the rubber match.

Hjerpe will remain on a starter's schedule for the Cardinals down the stretch and is currently penciled in to serve in a piggyback role with Kyle Leahy, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Hjerpe made his major-league debut last week in Colorado, striking out six over four perfect innings out of the bullpen behind Leahy. The lefty remains on the active roster but will not be available out of the bullpen in between his scripted appearances. A good close to the 2026 season could enhance Hjerpe's chances of breaking camp next year as a member of the Cardinals' rotation.

Atlanta placed Elder on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to arthroscopic right knee surgery.

Elder had his knee scoped Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the regular season, though he's aiming to be available at some point during the playoffs. If he does return for the postseason, it would likely be in a relief role. The right-hander has posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts for Atlanta this season.