MLB Player News

Kemp will sit Saturday against the Astros.

Kemp's day off against Justin Verlander marks the first time he's sat against a righty since May 8. He's gone quite cold at the plate recently, slashing .100/.156/.167 over his last 10 games. Seth Brown will get the start in left field in his absence.

Garcia isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.

Garcia went 5-for-18 with a run, an RBI and four strikeouts over the last four games and will take a seat Saturday. Alcides Escobar is starting at shortstop and batting seventh.

Gorman isn't starting Saturday against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Gorman has started against just one left-handed pitcher this year and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games since southpaw Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds. Tommy Edman is starting at second base while Edmundo Sosa takes over at shortstop.

Lowe (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and is starting Saturday against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Lowe was sidelined since mid-May due to a stress reaction in his lower back, but he'll be available for the Rays' final two games prior to the All-Star break. He's starting at the keystone and batting second Saturday and should serve as the team's primary second baseman now that he's back to full health.

Lopez went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 8-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

A depleted Kansas City lineup couldn't get much going as a group, but Lopez was able to produce a little fantasy value. The steal was only his sixth of the season and his first since June 20, snapping a 20-game drought. Lopez is showing signs of regaining last year's form at the plate -- he's batting .333 (10-for-30) over his last 10 games.

Dubon went 1-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Athletics.

Dubon filled in at second base and hit atop the order with Jose Altuve (leg) sidelined. Even with Michael Brantley (shoulder) and Yordan Alvarez (hand) sidelined, Dubon has started only two of the team's last six games -- both of which have come with lefties on the mound. However, if the team allows Altuve to get some extra rest prior to the All-Star break, Dubon looks to be in a position to benefit.

Andrus went 1-for-4 with a two-run single and a run scored in a win over the Astros on Friday.

The veteran shortstop came through with a seventh-inning knock that erased a 1-0 deficit for the Athletics. Andrus has a trio of two-RBI efforts since July 4, and although he's hitting only .194 (6-for-31) in that span, that figure sits at an outstanding .444 when he's come up with runners on base.

Frazier went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Friday.

Frazier's third two-hit effort in the last four games extended his hitting streak to five contests and pushed his batting average to .234, the highest it's been since June 11. The 30-year-old is still below his career norms in multiple categories, but it appears he may finally be shaking some of the bad luck that's implied in the combination of his impressive 12.0 percent strikeout rate and 26.1 percent line-drive rate and atypically low .259 BABIP.

Donovan went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Friday's 7-3 win over the Reds.

Donovan had a sacrifice fly in the first inning and a two-run single in the seventh. This was his second game back in the starting lineup after overcoming an illness, and it was also his first multi-hit effort in July. He's slashing .286/.391/.390 with two home runs, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored, two stolen bases, 14 doubles and a triple in 68 contests, though his hitting has taken a slight downturn recently. The 25-year-old utility man should share second base with Nolan Gorman, though Donovan can also fill in all around the diamond as necessary.

Gorman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 win over the Reds.

Gorman has homered twice in his last four games. His solo shot in the fourth inning Friday was ultimately all the Cardinals needed to get the win. The 22-year-old has shown solid power with a .441 slugging percentage, but he's batting only .236 through his first 50 major-league contests. He's added nine homers, 22 RBI, 25 runs scored and six doubles. He's received regular playing time at second base, though Gorman served as the designated hitter Friday and could see the large side of a platoon there after Juan Yepez (forearm) landed on the injured list.