MLB Player News

The Mets placed Robert on outright waivers Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Robert missed nearly three months this season due to a back injury, but his .720 OPS for the year is the highest mark he's recorded since 2023. He's been especially hot at the plate in August, slashing .286/.342/.557 with six homers, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored through 79 plate appearances this month. That being said, it's unlikely another team will be willing to pay him the $4.9 million he's still owed, so he figures to clear waivers and play out the rest of the season in Queens.

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

Frelick has gone 5-for-12 with two RBI and two runs scored in three games since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a chance to catch his breath Saturday while Luis Lara starts in right field, batting seventh.

Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Young will get a chance to rest his legs after going 5-for-25 with five runs scored and five steals while starting each of Washington's last eight games. Jose Tena, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile will form the Nationals' outfield trio while Young is on the bench.

Robert isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Robert went 0-for-4 on Friday to snap what had been a six-game hitting streak, and he'll now move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest while Brett Baty starts in left field, batting eighth.

Valdez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Valdez will get a day off after going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts during the series opener Friday. His absence will allow Jake Mangum to start in right field while batting sixth.

The Mets reinstated Soto (calf) from the injured list Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Soto went through a workout at Citi Field before Friday's game against the Astros, and the Mets felt good enough about where he's at to add him back to the active roster before the end of the weekend. The 27-year-old has been sidelined for roughly a month by a Grade 2 strain in his left calf but didn't play in any rehab games. He could spend most of his time working as New York's primary designated hitter down the stretch while Luis Robert hangs onto his job as New York's left fielder.

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

Happ has just a .527 OPS this season while hitting right-handed, so the Cubs will keep him on the bench Saturday with the Reds set to send lefty Andrew Abbott to the mound. Tyrone Taylor will take over in left field and bat seventh.

Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Nationals.

An eighth-inning shot off Max Kranick didn't make much difference in a 9-2 loss, but it did extend Hernandez's hitting streak to six games. During that stretch, he's gone 8-for-22 (.364) with a double and three homers. Hernandez will run hot and cold, but the good times have been outweighing the bad of late -- since the beginning of July, he's delivered a .251/.333/.538 slash line over 47 contests with 13 of his 21 long balls on the season, 20 of his 38 runs and 27 of his 56 RBI despite a 29.7 percent strikeout rate.

Myers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Myers will retreat to the dugout Saturday after going 0-for-5 with a walk during Friday's series opener. TJ Friedl starts in center field, batting eighth.

Suzuki went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Reds.

Suzuki recorded his third multi-hit effort over his last five games, and during that span, he's sporting a robust 1.173 OPS with three RBI and seven runs scored. This month, the talented outfielder is slashing .287/.385/.521 with four home runs, two steals, 17 RBI and 19 runs scored in 24 contests. It's been another outstanding season for Suzuki, and he'll remain a key offensive figure for the Cubs during their stretch run.