MLB Player News

India went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a loss to St. Louis.

The rookie was the only Cincinnati player to collect multiple hits in the contest, and his third-inning two-run homer staked the Reds to an early lead. India's long ball was his 20th of the campaign and fourth in his past 15 games. He has inserted his name firmly into the NL Rookie of the Year picture with a .273/.380/.470 slash line, 85 runs, 64 RBI and nine stolen bases.

Kim isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Kim is likely in line for increased playing time since Jake Cronenworth is dealing with a fracture on his left ring finger, but he'll remain out of the lineup Saturday. Fernando Tatis will shift to shortstop while Tommy Pham starts in left field.

Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-3 win over Cleveland.

The 24-year-old committed two errors in the first inning, which contributed to Cleveland taking an early lead. Urias made up for it with his fourth-inning go-ahead blast, and he scored again on a Lorenzo Cain grand slam in the fifth. Through his last 11 games, Urias is 13-for-39 (.333) with three long balls, three doubles, seven RBI and seven runs scored. The infielder's surge has lifted his season slash line to .251/.340/.452 with 20 homers, 64 RBI, 70 runs scored and five stolen bases in 499 plate appearances.

Lux is starting in left field in Friday's game against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Lux's path toward playing time in the infield is limited behind Trea Turner, Corey Seager and Justin Turner, but he'll make his third career start in the outfield to give Cody Bellinger a breather amid his 0-for-23 slump. If Bellinger continues to struggle at the plate, Lux will likely be in line for increased at-bats in the outfield.

Lux was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Lux spent just over two weeks in the minors and hit .261 with a home run, three doubles, 10 runs and eight RBI in 10 games during that time. The 23-year-old will serve as depth in the Dodgers' infield.

Rodgers is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Rodgers enters the weekend having gone 5-for-18 with two doubles and a run scored across the past four games. He'll get his first breather of the month as Ryan McMahon shifts to the keystone and Colton Welker mans third base Friday.

Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's loss to Atlanta.

Garcia is quietly putting together a nice little stretch as the regular second baseman for Washington; he's now 14-for-44 with nine extra-base hits (seven doubles, one triple, one homer) in his last 10 games. He's not much of a stolen-base threat, but it's nice to see Garcia enjoy some big-league success after his initial struggles upon breaking in at age 20.

McNeil isn't starting Thursday's game against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McNeil will head to the bench after he went 2-for-13 with a run across the last three games. Dominic Smith will start in left field and bat seventh.

Frazier went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Angels.

Frazier started and finished the scoring in the Padres' eight-run second inning that essentially accounted for the Friars' entire output on the night. He plated Wil Myers on his double to deep left center, then drove home Eric Hosmer and Myers on a base hit in his second at-bat of the inning. Incredibly, the three-RBI inning matched Frazier's output from his first 34 games with the Padres combined.

Diaz will start at third base and bat eighth Wednesday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Despite going hitless in eight at-bats over his last three games, Diaz will stick in the starting nine at the hot corner for the fourth straight contest. After Brian Anderson (shoulder) was moved to the injured list Sept. 3 with an injury that will likely sideline him for the rest of the season, Diaz should have a decent amount of leash in an everyday role at third base.