MLB Player News

Semien was scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Semien went 0-for-3 during the matinee and was initially listed in his usual starting spot for Game 2, but the A's then released a revised lineup. No reason has been given for his removal. Matt Chapman will shift to shortstop for the nightcap, while Vimael Machin starts at third base.

Espinal is not in the lineup Saturday against the Orioles.

Espinal will head to the bench Saturday after garnering four straight starts at shortstop in place of Bo Bichette (knee). Joe Panik will pick up the start and bat eighth in his place.

Lux is being called up by the Dodgers on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

It was only a matter of time before Lux was finally recalled to the major league squad. He is the Dodgers' top prospect and one of the top overall prospects in all of baseball and should figure to assume the everyday role at second base. Chris Taylor figures to be his backup at the position but could still find starts at other spots around the diamond.

Mathias went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's victory over the Pirates.

Mathias has started just seven games all season, but he has made the most of his opportunities, tallying nine hits in 28 at-bats -- good for a .321 batting average. He appears to have found a regular role for now, as he manned a corner outfield spot each of the last three times the Brewers faced a left-handed starter.

McNeil isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McNeil started both games of Friday's doubleheader, but he'll get a day off Saturday. Brandon Nimmo will shift to left field with Billy Hamilton starting in center field.

Arraez isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Arraez will take a seat for the first game of Saturday's twin bill while riding an eight-game hitting streak. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base.

Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.

The third-inning shot off Reynaldo Lopez was Merrifield's first homer since Aug 15, but he's hardly been slacking at the plate. On the season, the 31-year-old has a .297/.345/.500 slash line with six homers, six steals, 20 RBI and 21 runs through 32 games.

Marte went 2-for-3 a double and two runs scored in Friday's win over San Francisco.

Marte continues to produce at a steady rate and has been one of the most consistent hitters in the Diamondbacks lineup. The star second baseman is hitting .309 with eight doubles, eight RBI and 11 runs scored in 97 at-bats this month.

Rosario went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Friday's Game 2 win against the Yankees.

Rosario wasn't in the lineup for the second game of Friday's twin bill, but he entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and ended the contest with a home run. Rosario has largely struggled to begin the season as he's hitting .215 with three home runs and 10 RBI.

Barreto was traded from the Athletics to the Angels in exchange for Tommy La Stella on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Barreto has seen minimal playing time for the Athletics to begin the season as he's gone hitless with seven strikeouts in 10 at-bats. He's scored five times as a pinch runner. He could play a similar role to begin his time with the Angels as he'll likely play behind David Fletcher at second base.