MLB Player News

Gray isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Gray will take a seat to begin Saturday's contest following his 1-for-4 performance Friday. Ryan Kreidler will fill in as Minnesota's shortstop and bat ninth.

Young was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays with an apparent upper-body injury, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Young injured himself while making a leaping catch against the outfield wall in the eighth inning and seemed to be grabbing near his ribs after falling to the ground. The Nationals will likely send him in for imaging and could have an update on his status after the game.

Cortes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Cortes will take a day off to reset after going 0-for-15 across his last four games. While he sits, Lawrence Butler will start in right field, and Jonah Heim will work as the DH.

Gelof isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Gelof's hit streak remains alive and well at 23 games, but the A's will give him a chance to catch his breath Saturday. His absence will allow Max Muncy to start at third base while batting eighth.

Moreno isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Moreno has gone 9-for-25 (.360) over his last six games, but the D-backs will keep him in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest. Adrian Del Castillo will instead start behind home plate.

Raley (illness) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Raley was originally expected to return to the lineup Friday, but he'll instead miss a fifth consecutive start Saturday while he recovers from the flu. Connor Joe, Julio Rodriguez and Rob Refsnyder will make up the Mariners' outfield unit with Raley out.

Robles is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston.

Though he'll be on the bench Saturday, Robles had started in each of the Mariners' last six games and looks like the top choice to make starts in left field while Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is shelved. While Robles rests, the Mariners will go with Connor Joe, Julio Rodriguez and Rob Refsnyder as their starting outfield trio from left to right.

Ohtani (paternity) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and bat leadoff Saturday against the Orioles, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

After missing Friday's game for the birth of his second child, Ohtani will rejoin the team Saturday and reclaim his spot as the Dodgers' leadoff man. He's tallied just two hits across his last five games but still boasts a .360/.484/.760 slash line in 62 plate appearances since the beginning of June.

The Yankees optioned Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

The Yankees sent Escarra down to the minors earlier this month but were forced to bring him back a day later once Austin Wells (head) landed on the IL. Now that Wells is set to return to the active roster Sunday, Escarra will move back to Triple-A after posting a .493 OPS in 91 plate appearances with the Pinstripes. Ali Sanchez will remain as the backup catcher in the Bronx.

Peterson will start Sunday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Peterson has surrendered nine earned runs in just 6.2 innings across his last two appearances out of the bullpen, but the Mets will nonetheless turn to him to fill the open spot in their rotation in the series finale. The Phillies have turned in a weak .670 OPS across their last 10 contests, but the 30-year-old southpaw's recent performance puts a low ceiling on his fantasy appeal.