MLB Player News

The Blue Jays placed Bassitt on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with lower-back inflammation.

Bassitt's injury will prevent him from making another start in the regular season, so he'll finish 2025 with a 3.96 ERA and 1.33 WHIP to go with a 166:52 K:BB through 170.1 innings. However, he'll be eligible to return from the IL for the start of the ALDS if he can come back following a minimum-length stay. Until then, the Blue Jays will recall Mason Fluharty from Triple-A Buffalo to provide additional depth out of the bullpen.

Karros isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Karros went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Friday's win and will now get a chance to rest against Kyle Hendricks and the Angels. Orlando Arcia will fill in at the hot corner and bat ninth.

Ritter isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

After tallying a base hit in each of his last two games, Ritter will take a seat to begin Saturday's contest. Tyler Freeman will take over as Colorado's second baseman, allowing Yanquiel Fernandez to start as the DH.

Tawa isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

The D-backs will keep Tawa on the bench Saturday after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. His absence will allow Ildemaro Vargas to start at first base and bat eighth.

Collins isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus St. Louis.

Collins will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-13 in his last four games. Jake Bauers will cover for him in left field while Andrew Vaughn gets the nod at first base.

Manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Rodgers (back/concussion) won't play again this season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Rodgers initially landed on the injured list in June due to an oblique strain, but his time on the shelf has since been extended by a concussion, a nasal fracture and, most recently, back inflammation. With slightly more than a week left in the regular season, the 29-year-old will now shift his focus to getting ready for the start of the 2026 campaign. He's also due to become a free agent this winter.

Edwards (wrist) will start at second base and bat third Saturday against the Rangers.

Edwards missed six straight starts while nursing a wrist injury, though he was able to go 2-for-3 with an RBI off the bench Friday. Now fully recovered, he'll return to the starting nine and aim to end the season on a high note after slashing .243/.317/.324 across 41 plate appearances to begin September.

Suzuki isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.

Suzuki has gone 1-for-8 with two walks and an HBP since returning from an illness, and the Cubs will now give him a day to reset. Willi Castro will start in right field Saturday while Moises Ballesteros serves as the DH.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Kelly will receive a day off Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a strikeout during Friday's loss. Reese McGuire will catch for starter Javier Assad instead and bat ninth.

Wells isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Wells will get some rest Saturday after going 5-for-10 with two RBI and three runs scored over his last four contests. Ben Rice will start behind the dish instead, clearing the way for Paul Goldschmidt to start at first base.