MLB Player News

Carroll went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, one stolen base and two total runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.

Carroll ended a 16-game homer drought with his solo shot to pad Arizona's lead in the ninth inning. In that span, he went 15-for-66 (.227) with five doubles, four triples and three steals. The outfielder hasn't found a lot of recent success at the plate, but he still provides reliable counting stats. He's up to 22 homers, 52 RBI, 71 runs scored, 14 steals, 19 doubles and 14 triples through 94 contests, and he's managed an .868 OPS despite a .247 batting average.

Lux is no longer in Cincinnati's starting lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Lux had originally been penciled in to start in left field and bat fifth, but his spot in the lineup and in the field has been handed to Miguel Andujar. The change doesn't seem to be injury related; rather, Atlanta has scratched original starting pitcher Spencer Strider after a lengthy weather delay and is now starting southpaw Austin Cox. As a result, the lefty-hitting Lux will defer to the righty-hitting Andujar.

The Cardinals optioned Fermin to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Fermin will be sent back to the minors following Lars Nootbaar's (ribs) return from the injured list. Fermin has gone 7-for-20 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored through 12 games in the majors this season and also boasts a .902 OPS through 252 Triple-A plate appearances. His productive bat and versatile glove make him a candidate to return to St. Louis when rosters expand in September.

The Cardinals reinstated Nootbaar (ribs) from the injured list Saturday.

Nootbaar has been on the injured list since mid-July with a left costochondral sprain but has played three rehab games in Double-A, going 4-for-14 with an RBI and a run scored. Now fully recovered, he'll reclaim an everyday role in the Cardinals' outfield and replace Jose Fermin on the active roster.

Frelick was removed from Saturday's game against the Nationals due to left knee soreness.

The Brewers are labeling Frelick's removal as precautionary, which could signal that his injury is relatively minor. If the 25-year-old ends up having to miss any amount of time, Brandon Lockridge would be the likely choice to pick up starts in right field.

The Reds reinstated Friedl (personal) from the restricted list Saturday.

Friedl moved to the restricted list Friday to allow him extra time to report to the club after going on paternity leave. Now back with the Reds, he'll serve as the 27th man for the Speedway Classic against Atlanta, but there is little chance he ends up as the player headed back to Triple-A following Saturday's game.

The Reds optioned Joe to Triple-A Louisville following Friday's game against Atlanta.

The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Miguel Andujar, who was acquired by the Reds from the Athletics on Thursday. Joe has appeared in 35 games for the Reds since being traded by the Padres in early May and has slashed .213/.286/.279 with two steals and four RBI in 70 plate appearances. He should have an everyday role in the outfield in Triple-A.

Matos is absent from Saturday's starting lineup against the Mets.

Matos will be on the bench to begin Saturday's game while Grant McCray starts in right field and bats ninth. Matos is off to a slow start at the dish since the All-Star break, having gone 3-for-20 (.150) with one RBI over eight games.

Young is not in the Nationals' starting lineup against the Brewers on Saturday.

Young will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Robert Hassell starts in center field and bats ninth. Young has gone hitless over his last seven games, which has lowered his slash line to .233/.302/.276 with 10 steals and 18 RBI over 263 plate appearances this season.

Freeman is not in Colorado's starting lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Freeman will begin Saturday's contest on the bench while Yanquiel Fernandez serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh. Freeman is on a five-game hitting streak, going 7-for-21 (.333) with two doubles and five RBI over that span.