MLB Player News

Clement isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Clement will take a day to collect himself after going just 1-for-17 at the plate over his last six games. Josh Smith will move to second base to cover for Clement, opening up left field for Myles Straw.

Perez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Perez will take a day to regroup after going 0-for-12 with three strikeouts over his last three games. Jac Caglianone (hand) will work as the DH on Saturday, opening up right field for John Rave.

Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Garcia will take a seat Saturday after going just 1-for-11 with a walk and two RBI in three games since returning from the IL. While he rests, Nick Loftin will start at third base and bat sixth.

Caglianone (hand) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third Saturday against the Pirates.

Caglianone sat out Friday's contest due to a hand injury he suffered before the game, but he appears to be feeling well enough to fill a non-defensive role Saturday. The 23-year-old has been stuck in a cold spell this month, logging just four hits in September and none in his last five games.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Diaz will grab a seat on the bench after going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Danny Jansen will replace him at catcher and bat eighth.

Pederson (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Pederson will miss a sixth consecutive start as he continues to battle soreness in his fractured left hand. Corey Seager will handle DH duties Saturday, putting Ezequiel Duran at shortstop and Nicky Lopez at second base.

Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Heim will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-10 over his last three contests. Brian Serven will handle catching duties and bat eighth.

Diaz will sit out Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was included in the Rays' initial lineup for Saturday's contest before later being removed, though manager Kevin Cash clarified that Diaz is getting a scheduled day off and was never meant to be part of the starting nine. The Rays will use Jake Fraley as their designated hitter while Diaz sits.

The Orioles transferred O'Neill (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

O'Neill was placed on the injured list Aug. 26 due to his strained right rotator cuff, so moving to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the year. The 31-year-old will close out his second season in Baltimore with a .212/.300/.377 slash line to go with 10 homers, 23 RBI and 31 runs scored across 260 plate appearances. His 40-man roster spot will go to Felix Bautista (shoulder), who came off the 60-day IL on Saturday.

The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

After giving up three earned runs in just 3.2 innings during his start against the Brewers on Friday, Povich will be sent back down to Triple-A to make room for Felix Bautista (shoulder), who returned from the 60-day IL on Saturday. Unless Povich returns to Baltimore as an injury replacement, he will finish the 2026 campaign with a 4.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 37 MLB innings.