MLB Player News

Polanco isn't starting Tuesday against the Tigers.

Polanco recorded hits in each of the past two contests, but he's struck out seven times over the last four games. He'll retreat to the bench as Ehire Adrianza starts at shortstop.

Arraez (knee) suffered a minor ankle sprain at the Twins' alternate training site Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Although Arraez experienced a minor setback in his recovery, his timeline is only expected to be delayed by a few days. He should be included in the Twins' 40-man postseason pool. Once he's healthy, he should resume his role as the starting second baseman, but Marwin Gonzalez should continue to fill in while Arraez is unavailable.

Gimenez remains on the bench Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

Gimenez has gone 3-for-19 at the plate over his last eight games. Amed Rosario remains the starter at shortstop in his absence.

Arroyo (back) isn't starting Tuesday against the Orioles, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Arroyo will miss a second consecutive game with back spasms even though the Red Sox got a day off Monday. Jonathan Arauz is starting at second base Tuesday.

Urias sits for the third straight game Tuesday in Cincinnati.

There haven't been reports that Urias is injured, but it's no big surprise to see him benched. He's gone 1-for-20 at the plate in his last 10 games and is hitting just .240/.313/.298 on the season. Eric Sogard gets the nod at third base.

Marte (wrist) is on target to return from the injured list during Arizona's final homestand, Nick PIecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Marte took batting practice this past weekend at the alternate training site and was scheduled to play in a simulated game Monday. Pending the outcome of Monday's sim game, Marte could return to Arizona's lineup at some point in the final six games.

Brujan was named to the Rays' 40-man postseason player pool Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Teams in the postseason will be allowed to carry a 40-man pool, even though only 28 players will be eligible for active status at any one time. Brujan's inclusion is notable considering his elite prospect status, though it's still more likely that he doesn't see any game action. Nevertheless, Toribio notes Brujan, who's spent the season training at the Rays' alternate training site in Port Charlotte, could still benefit from being around the team in a playoff environment in anticipation of a big-league roster spot in 2021.

Gimenez isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Gimenez has occupied the large half of a platoon at shortstop recently, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday, even with a right-hander (Pete Fairbanks) on the mound for Tampa Bay. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop in his absence.

Hoerner is not starting Monday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has just two hits in his last seven games, part of a season in which he's hitting a rather disappointing .232/.310/.273. Jason Kipnis starts ahead of him at second base for the second game in a row.

Urias isn't in Monday's lineup against the Reds.

Urias will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after going 1-for-20 with two walks and nine strikeouts over the last 10 games. Jedd Gyorko will shift to third base with Daniel Vogelbach starting at first.