MLB Player News

Freeland is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Freeland had started in 15 of the Dodgers' last 18 games, but he's likely to slip into more of a part-time role following the recent return of Tommy Edman, who returned from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. After starting in left field twice and at third base once over his first four games since being activated, Edman will cover Freeland's usual spot at the keystone Monday. Freeland hasn't helped his case for retaining steady playing time by producing a modest .218/.323/.309 slash line since being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 27.

Arroyo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

The Reds will go with Spencer Steer and Matt McLain as their starters in the middle infield while Arroyo retreats to the bench for the series opener. Since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville on June 1, Arroyo has struggled to produce in a near-everyday role, slashing .240/.304/.280 with zero home runs or stolen bases across 56 plate appearances. With Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) expected to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Arroyo could wind up heading back to Louisville in a corresponding move.

Arraez went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Marlins.

Arraez delivered San Francisco's only extra-base hit in the contest with a third-inning double before coming around to score. The 29-year-old has recorded at least one hit in all but two of his 18 outings in June, during which he's batting .316 with 11 runs scored, seven RBI, one home run and one stolen base in 86 plate appearances. Overall, he's slashing .320/.357/.444 with 40 runs scored, 30 RBI, six stolen bases and three long balls across 330 plate appearances this season.

Nunez went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Rays.

The second baseman has hit safely in seven straight games and 12 of his last 13, slashing .419/.468/.558 over the latter stretch with two doubles, two triples, eight runs, eight RBI and a 6-for-6 performance on the basepaths. That surge has bumped his OPS above .600 for the first time since March 31, and Nunez has moved back into a tie with Bobby Witt (knee) for the major-league lead in stolen bases with 28.

Wetherholt went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 12-10 win over the Royals.

Wetherholt wasted no time making an impact Sunday, taking the third pitch of the game from Stephen Kolek over the fence for a leadoff homer. He wasn't finished there, adding another long ball against Kolek in the second inning as part of a massive offensive outburst by St. Louis. The performance marked the second multi-homer game of his young career and pushed his season total to 12 home runs. The rookie has been swinging a hot bat throughout June, hitting .333 over 15 games while continuing to provide production across multiple categories. On the season, Wetherholt is slashing .268/.370/.428 with eight doubles, 12 homers, 34 RBI, 49 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 71 games.

McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Spencer Steer and Edwin Arroyo will serve as the Reds' starters in the middle infield while McLain gets a breather in the series finale. McLain had started 13 straight games, slashing .233/.365/.512 with three home runs, four stolen bases, four RBI and eight runs during that stretch.

Albies went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Albies recorded the 11th multi-homer game of his career and his first of the season, highlighted Saturday by a walk-off, two-run shot. After posting a career-low .671 OPS over 667 regular-season plate appearances in 2025, the 29-year-old second baseman is returning to form in 2026. Through 322 trips to the plate, Albies is batting .284 with 12 long balls, 13 doubles, 40 RBI and 50 runs scored.

Edwards (thumb) will start at second base and bat fourth Saturday against the Giants.

Thumb soreness prevented Edwards from starting Friday's contest, but he seems to be feeling better after getting a day to rest. The 26-year-old has struggled since the beginning of June, slashing .192/.286/.192 with six RBI, two runs and three steals across 63 plate appearances.

Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 9-5 win over the Twins.

Marte's hitting streak is up to eight games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-33 (.333). The homer was his first since June 4 versus the Dodgers. The second baseman is batting .258 with a .761 OPS, 12 homers, 44 RBI, 41 runs scored, 15 doubles and two triples across 71 games this season. He has yet to attempt a stolen base.

Edwards is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants due to thumb soreness, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Manager Clayton McCullough revealed that Edwards has been dealing with thumb soreness, which is the reason why is he was out of the lineup Wednesday and is on the bench Friday as well. The Marlins wanted to be cautious and give their second baseman another day off after the off day Thursday. Miami believes he will be ready to go for Saturday's game against San Francisco.