MLB Player News

Hernandez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Seattle.

Hernandez extended his hitting streak to five games with a single Friday, and he'll receive a chance to catch his breath Saturday while Alex Call starts in right field and bats sixth.

The Padres placed Laureano (finger) on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Laureano suffered a fractured right index finger during Wednesday's game against the Brewers, and his move to the IL will officially make him unavailable for San Diego's upcoming wild-card series matchup against the Cubs. Gavin Sheets is expected to take over as the Friars' primary left fielder while Laureano is out, and the team will recall Will Wagner from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to fill the vacancy on their bench.

Cruz (ankle) will start in center field and bat leadoff against Atlanta on Saturday.

Cruz missed two games after making an early exit Wednesday with ankle discomfort, but he'll return in time to make at least one more start before the end of the season. The 26-year-old hasn't exactly been ending 2025 on a positive note, however, slashing .179/.258/.286 across 62 plate appearances since the start of September.

Frelick isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

The Brewers will use a matchup against southpaw Andrew Abbott as a chance to get the lefty-hitting Frelick a breather Saturday. Isaac Collins, Blake Perkins and Jackson Chourio will start across the outfield while Frelick sits.

Benson isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Benson will be on the bench for a second straight game, as southpaw Robert Gasser takes the mound for the Brewers on Saturday. Benson hasn't logged multiple hits in a game since Aug. 1, but he's hitting .234 during that stretch. Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will fill the outfield from left to right.

Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Hays hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 20 due to back spasms. Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Hays tried hitting Thursday and still felt discomfort. Spencer Steer will fill left field Saturday.

Carroll is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

Both Carroll and Ketel Marte will get a rare day off for Saturday's contest. Carroll is slashing .259/.343/.541 with 31 home runs and 32 stolen bases in 642 plate appearances this season. Jorge Barrosa will patrol right field.

Kepler (illness) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Kepler is absent from the starting nine for a second straight contest due to illness. Considering Philadelphia is locked into a Top 2 seed in the playoffs, the organization can afford to give Kepler an extended rest. Nick Castellanos will fill right field Saturday.

Crews is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Crews made 11 consecutive starts in right field, but he'll yield to Daylen Lile on Saturday. Crews went 10-for-41 (.244) with a homer, three stolen bases and a 4:4 BB:K during the start streak.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.

Moniak is on the bench for a second straight game, yielding to Yanquiel Fernandez in right field. Moniak is 15-for-43 (.349) with five home runs in his last 11 games.