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  • Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas: Resting Saturday

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

    After collecting a base hit in each of his last four games, Vargas will receive a day to rest while Tim Tawa starts at first base for the Diamondbacks.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Returning to action Saturday

    Marte (foot) will start at second base and bat second Saturday against the Twins.

    Marte was able to get through pregame activities without any problems, so he'll receive the green light to return to Arizona's lineup Saturday. The 31-year-old will aim to break out of a slump after going 3-for-26 with an RBI and two runs scored over his last seven games.

  • Tommy Edman 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Not in Saturday's lineup

    Edman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Giants, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

    Edman will retreat to the bench after going 1-for-8 with a run scored in two games since his return from the injured list. While he rests, Miguel Rojas will start at second base, and Michael Conforto, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez will patrol the outfield.

  • Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Sitting in fourth straight

    Kim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

    Saturday marks the fourth straight game that will begin with Kim on the bench, as he's been conceding starts at the keystone to Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman. Kim looks as though he'll have to settle for a regular reserve role with the recent return of Edman from the injured list creating a logjam in the infield.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Tests come back negative

    A CT scan and an MRI on Marte's right foot came back negative Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

    Marte sat out Friday's game due to a bruised right foot, and multiple tests have now confirmed that his injury isn't more serious than the team initially thought. The star second baseman will test his foot before Saturday's game against the Twins to determine whether he'll return to the starting lineup.

  • Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL

    Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Out of Saturday's lineup

    Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Dubon will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's blowout victory. His absence will move Jose Altuve to second base while Zach Cole starts in left field.

  • Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA

    Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Scratched from Saturday's lineup

    Edwards has been removed from Saturday's lineup due to right wrist discomfort, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

    Edwards was initially penciled in as Miami's leadoff hitter and starter at second base, but he'll instead begin the contest on the bench. It's not clear if he may be available to enter later in the game. Miami should release an updated lineup shortly.

  • Edmundo Sosa 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Edmundo Sosa: Out of lineup with groin issue

    Sosa (groin) isn't starting Saturday versus Kansas City, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Sosa was pulled from Friday's series opener due to right groin tightness, and he's not in the lineup one day later. Manager Rob Thomson said after Friday's contest that Sosa's removal was precautionary, though the team figures to continue the cautious approach given the Phillies' 12-game cushion atop the NL East. With Sosa beginning on the bench Saturday, Bryson Stott is starting at shortstop while Donovan Walton is handling second base.

  • Jose Fermin 2B | STL

    Cardinals' Jose Fermin: Officially called up

    The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

    This move had been anticipated after Masyn Winn was shut down for the season Friday due to a knee injury. Fermin was just optioned to Memphis on Friday, and he didn't get into any games with the Redbirds during his latest (and briefest) time on their roster. Now that Fermin is back with the Cardinals, he'll likely serve as a utility infielder.

  • Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson: Sitting down Saturday

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

    Jackson will get a chance to catch his breath after slashing .225/.279/.475 over 43 plate appearances through 10 games in September. His absence will allow Dylan Carlson, Colton Cowser and Dylan Beavers to start across Baltimore's outfield.

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