MLB Player News

Canario went 2-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday against the Rockies.

Canario has primarily been filling a small-side platoon role in Pittsburgh's outfield with Oneil Cruz (concussion) sidelined. He homered as a pinch hitter Friday and followed that up with his first multi-hit performance since June 27. Cruz began a rehab assignment Saturday, so Canario's already limited playing time will likely further diminish in the next several days.

Tucker went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double and five RBI in Saturday's 12-1 win over the Angels.

Tucker has homered three times over the last two games, which comes just after he was given a break to reset amid a prolonged power slump. The outfielder opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the third inning and followed it up with a three-run blast in the sixth. A hairline fracture in his right hand derailed a promising season in June, but it's now healed, and Tucker is starting to look like a star player once again. He's slashing .262/.373/.465 with 21 homers, 68 RBI, 82 runs scored and 25 stolen bases through 124 contests overall. This is his third 20-20 season, and a 30-30 campaign can't be ruled out if his bat stays hot over the last month-plus of 2025.

Tatis went 0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Tatis' power drought is nearing a month -- he's now gone 26 games without a homer. He's batting .263 (26-for-99) in that span, adding 11 doubles, nine RBI, 21 runs scored and four steals. That batting average is close to his mark for the full season (.266), and he's also sporting an .805 OPS this year, which has remained fairly steady despite the recent lack of power. Tatis has also racked up 26 steals, 52 RBI, 90 runs scored, 25 doubles and two triples through 127 contests as the Padres' primary leadoff hitter.

Doyle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Pirates.

Doyle swiped a bag in the second inning and tacked on a solo homer in the ninth, marking the first time he's done both in the same game since April 8. The 27-year-old has been on fire in August, hitting .397 with 11 extra-base hits, 19 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases over 20 contests. On the season, he's slashing .247/.291/.403 with 14 home runs, 50 RBI, 50 runs scored and 13 steals across 427 plate appearances.

The Padres placed Merrill on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left ankle sprain.

After Merrill was out of the lineup for a sixth straight game Saturday against the Dodgers, the Padres have decided to deactivate the young outfielder with the hope that he'll be ready to return when first eligible Aug. 30. In the meantime, Ramon Laureano should see most of the work in center field while Gavin Sheets handles left field.

Nimmo (neck) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Nimmo isn't part of the lineup for a third straight game, with Starling Marte patrolling left field in his place. Nimmo went through pregame warmups before a final assessment was made on his availability, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.

Ramos is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Ramos started 42 straight games in left field before being left out of Saturday's lineup. During that stretch, he slashed .234/.300/.304 with six doubles and two home runs. In his stead, Luis Matos will bat seventh and play left field.

Merrill (ankle) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Merrill is missing from the starting nine for a sixth straight contest Saturday as he continues to tend to a bruised left ankle. It looks as though the Padres are willing to play a man down rather than move Merrill to the injured list, but if Merrill's injury continues to linger, a move could be made. Ramon Laureano will patrol center field Saturday.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Despite Atlanta sending right-hander Cal Quantrill to the hill, Mullins will get the night off Saturday, yielding his spot in center field to Tyrone Taylor. Mullins had started 14 consecutive games, going 14-for-51 (.275) with four doubles, a triple and a home run during that stretch.

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

Moniak isn't part of the starting lineup against a right-handed pitcher for the first time since July 12. The outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in three games. With Moniak idle, the Rockies will deploy Tyler Freeman in right field.