MLB Player News

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

Perez will take a day to regroup after going 0-for-12 with three strikeouts over his last three games. Jac Caglianone (hand) will work as the DH on Saturday, opening up right field for John Rave.

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

Garcia will take a seat Saturday after going just 1-for-11 with a walk and two RBI in three games since returning from the IL. While he rests, Nick Loftin will start at third base and bat sixth.

Caglianone (hand) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third Saturday against the Pirates.

Caglianone sat out Friday's contest due to a hand injury he suffered before the game, but he appears to be feeling well enough to fill a non-defensive role Saturday. The 23-year-old has been stuck in a cold spell this month, logging just four hits in September and none in his last five games.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Diaz will grab a seat on the bench after going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Danny Jansen will replace him at catcher and bat eighth.

Pederson (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Pederson will miss a sixth consecutive start as he continues to battle soreness in his fractured left hand. Corey Seager will handle DH duties Saturday, putting Ezequiel Duran at shortstop and Nicky Lopez at second base.

Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Heim will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-10 over his last three contests. Brian Serven will handle catching duties and bat eighth.

The Reds optioned Friedl to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Friedl has made just 11 plate appearances since the beginning of September, going 3-for-9 with two walks and an RBI. He'll now move off the active roster to make room for Oswaldo Cabrera, who was claimed off waivers from the Yankees on Friday.

The Reds optioned Aguiar to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Aguiar gave up two earned runs in three innings in his season debut after being called up from Triple-A on Friday. He'll now head back to Louisville in favor of Zach McCambley in an effort to keep Cincinnati's bullpen stocked with fresh arms.

Cabrera joined the Reds' active roster Saturday.

Cabrera seemed destined to join the Reds' Triple-A affiliate when he was claimed off waivers from the Yankees on Friday, but Cincinnati will instead add him to its active roster to provide depth in both the infield and outfield. TJ Friedl was sent down to Louisville in a corresponding move.

The Reds recalled McCambley from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

The 27-year-old will come up from Triple-A to give the Reds' bullpen an extra fresh arm to work with, replacing Julian Aguiar. McCambley has allowed four earned runs in 8.2 innings with the Reds this season and will likely be limited to middle-relief duty.