MLB Player News

Thomas (intercostal) took some swings off a tee Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Thomas was diagnosed with a left intercostal strain late last week, but he was cleared to swing a bat shortly after that following a cortisone injection. Atlanta believes Thomas could be ready to return during the early portion of the postseason.

The Mets placed Scott on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left knee inflammation.

Scott might have pitched through the injury if the Mets were still in playoff contention. However, it makes sense to go ahead and shut him down given that he's at 123.2 innings in 2026 between the majors and minors after not pitching at all in 2025 following Tommy John surgery. Scott flashed plenty of promise with the Mets this season, authoring a 3.85 ERA and 134:47 K:BB over 110 innings covering 23 starts.

The Mets reinstated Williams (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

The right-hander is back with the Mets for the final two series of the regular season after missing about six weeks due to a shoulder strain. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York plans to script Williams' appearances, so he may not be available for some save opportunities.

Ortiz is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.

Ortiz has become a lineup staple for the Brewers again since mid-August, but he'll begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench. David Hamilton will handle third base for Milwaukee.

Young is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit.

While Young gets a breather, Dylan Crews will slide over to center field Tuesday and will be flanked by Daylen Lile in left field and James Wood in right field. Yohandy Morales will receive a start in the designated-hitter spot.

Ortiz is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Detroit.

Ortiz has been in and out of the Nationals' lineup this month, starting 10 of 18 games. It will be Andres Chaparro manning first base for the Nationals on Tuesday.

Amador is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Amador has an .823 OPS with two doubles, three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs through 17 games in September but will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Mickey Moniak will serve as the designated hitter while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston start across the outfield.

Tovar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Tovar started the previous three games but will receive a day off Tuesday after going 2-for-8 with a double, a stolen base and two runs during that span. Cole Carrigg is filling in at shortstop while Troy Johnston and Zac Veen pick up starts in the outfield.

Karros (back) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

The 24-year-old was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to back spasms, but he's good to go after Monday's team off day. Karros returned from a concussion in early September and has a .214/.298/.429 slash line with two homers and four RBI in 11 games since coming off the IL.

Saggese will start at third base and will bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Saggese was out of the lineup for the Cardinals' first two games upon his promotion in late August, but since then he's made 20 consecutive starts. He was swinging a hot bat initially after being recalled from Triple-A Memphis, but the 24-year-old has since cooled off, going 7-for-41 (.171) over his last 11 games.