MLB Player News

Baez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Rangers.

Baez collected a single and a stolen base during a loss in Friday's contest, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench while Trey Sweeney gets the nod to start at shortstop.

Dominguez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Dominguez will step out of the lineup after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Cody Bellinger will shift to left field as a result, opening up center field for Trent Grisham.

Duran isn't starting against the Cubs on Saturday.

The Cubs are sending southpaw Shota Imanaga to the mound, so the lefty-hitting Duran will be on the bench to begin the contest. Duran has a poor .564 OPS against lefties this season. Rob Refsnyder is getting the start in left field for Boston on Saturday.

Kwan (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus the Athletics.

Kwan is sitting out a second straight game due to a right wrist injury. The veteran outfielder was able to participate in Tuesday's All-Star Game, going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base, but the wrist issue had reportedly been bothering him since before that contest. With Kwan sitting Saturday, the Guardians' starting outfield consists of Nolan Jones, Angel Martinez and Johnathan Rodriguez from left to right.

Butler isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Cleveland.

The lefty-hitting Butler will take a seat to begin the game against Guardians southpaw Logan Allen. Brent Rooker is starting in right field for the Athletics, while Shea Langeliers is getting a day off his feet as the DH.

The White Sox optioned Robertson to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Robertson was acquired in a trade with Toronto on July 9 and was recalled from the minors by Chicago two days later. During his brief stint with the White Sox, he went 0-for-6 with one run and four strikeouts, and he's gone 1-for-16 with 11 punchouts overall this season (including a three-game stint with the Blue Jays in June). Robertson's demotion Saturday made room on the 26-man roster for the activation of Brooks Baldwin (back) from the injured list.

The White Sox reinstated Baldwin (back) from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Baldwin landed on the IL on July 9 due to a lower-back strain, but he made a relatively quick recovery and homered in his lone minor-league rehab game Friday. The utility man's activation resulted in rookie outfielder Will Robertson being optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.

Caglianone isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Miami.

Caglianone will grab a seat on the bench after going 1-for-4 with a walk in Friday's game. John Rave will take over in right field and bat eighth.

Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

Isbel's hitting streak is up to five games after he tallied a single in Friday's contest, but the Royals will keep him on the bench Saturday while Tyler Tolbert starts in center field.

Simpson went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Friday against the Orioles.

Simpson has occupied the leadoff spot for the Rays in each of the last two games -- the first coming before the All-Star break -- and has gone a combined 4-for-8 with two runs scored. His ability to get on base has extended well beyond that small sample, as he's currently riding a 12-game hitting streak during which he has gone 18-for-44 with two RBI, six runs scored and four stolen bases.