MLB Player News

Hernandez is on the bench Saturday against the Brewers.

Hernandez sits for the second straight game despite hitting a game-winning pinch-hit homer in Friday's contest. According to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, it's just a pair of scheduled off days for the 27-year-old, as he is slated to start Sunday's series finale as well as all three upcoming games against the Cubs.

Frazier (back) remains out of the lineup Saturday against San Francisco.

Frazier sat Friday due to back spasms, an issue which will keep him from the lineup for at least one more game. Pablo Reyes will start at second base for the second straight contest.

Frazier missed Friday's game due to back spasms, 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh reports.

The issue isn't thought to be serious, but the Bucs went with Pablo Reyes at second base. Frazier is slashing .274/.366/.403 with one homer and two stolen bases in 62 at-bats.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Cubs.

Marte attempted to lead a rally in the ninth inning by doubling home a run, but the Diamondbacks would fall 5-1 in the series opener. The 25-year-old has been impressive at the dish through 19 games this season and is hitting .250 with four homers, 15 RBI and two stolen bases.

Hernandez is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Brewers, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Dodgers will shift Max Muncy to second base for the second game of the series, which in turn sends Hernandez to the bench. He's struggled at the dish of late, collecting just two hits in his last 14 at-bats, so a night off could be just what the utility man needs to turn around his approach at the plate.

Frazier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

The 27-year-old will head to the bench with left-hander Madison Bumgarner taking the mound for the Giants. Frazier started the last nine games at second base and is out of the lineup for only the second time this season. Pablo Reyes will start at second base and bat sixth in his absence.

Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a solo home run and a second run scored for Double-A Binghamton on Thursday.

The 20-year-old has had a sluggish start to the season, and even after this monster performance he still only sports a .229/.289/.457 slash line through eight games. Gimenez played 37 games at Double-A last year, but the Mets' No. 3 fantasy prospect doesn't appear poised for a quick promotion, and the organization has little reason to rush him up the ladder. His carrying tools offensively have been his speed and ability to make contact, but if Gimenez can add some useful power to his profile as well, he becomes a much more intriguing target in formats that only roster a limited number of minor leaguers.

Garcia went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI for Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday.

The teenager understandably had a shaky start to his first season in the high minors, but Garcia made some quick adjustments and had four multi-hit performances in his last nine games, boosting his slash line to .264/.273/.283. Now the Nats' top fantasy prospect after Victor Robles lost his rookie status, Garcia is still a month away from his 19th birthday, so even though only one of his hits so far (a double) has gone for extra bases and his 1:11 BB:K is poor, if he can just hold his own in the Eastern League against much older competition, it will be an impressive feat.

Franklin (quad) will play his first rehab game for High-A Bradenton on Wednesday, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Franklin missed all of spring training after straining his quad early in camp. Upon completion of his rehab, he should return to Triple-A Indianapolis and serve as organizational depth.

Bae was suspended for 30 games without pay for violating the Minor League Baseball Player Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

This suspension stems from an incident that occurred in South Korea with Bae's girlfriend at the time. The 29-year-old shortstop will be eligible to return in mid-May.