MLB Player News

Forsythe (hip) is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Forsythe went unused Saturday after suffering a bruised hip during a collision in Friday's series opener with Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier. It's likely Forsythe was just held out Saturday for precautionary purposes, so he should be a safe DFS pick as he returns to his customary spot atop the lineup.

Espinosa is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, according to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.

Espinosa is mired in a deep 2-for-24 slump, so manager Dusty Baker decided to give him his first day off the season Sunday, in hopes that a mental break will help him turn things around. Stephen Drew will start at shortstop for the Nationals on Sunday afternoon.

Sweeney is a candidate to be promoted from the minors if the Phillies don't start getting some production from their corner outfielders, Jeff Neiburg of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Cedric Hunter and Peter Bourjos have provided little offensively thus far. Sweeney is hitting .208 (5-for-24) with a double and two triples in eight games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Will Venable and David Lough are also candidates for a promotion if the Phillies decide to make a move.

Marte was 2-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Yankees.

The speedy sophomore managed the improbable feat of scoring from first base in the fifth on a hit-and-run single by Robinson Cano, flashing the devastating speed that makes him such an intriguing prospect. The 22-year-old has generally struggled at the plate so far this season but now has a modest three-game hitting streak. Saturday's performance also marked his first multi-hit game since Apr. 6 versus the Rangers, and brought his average up over the Mendoza line (.211) for the first time since Apr. 9.

Beckham was pulled from Saturday's game against the Marlins because of a hamstring injury.

Beckham was forced from the game with a hamstring injury and was replaced in the lineup by Daniel Castro. Beckham finishes the night 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI. The severity of the injury remains unclear at this point in time, so we'll have to wait for more news on the injury before offering further clarification. The Braves play the Marlins again on Sunday, so Beckham's availability for that outing remains unclear.

Hernandez is starting in left field and hitting sixth Saturday against the Giants, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Everyone knows by now that Hernandez destroys lefties, but it is encouraging to see the Dodgers rewarding his big night Friday by giving him the start against tough righty Johnny Cueto on Saturday. If Hernandez can stay hot, he should be a staple in the Dodgers' lineup while Andre Ethier, Carl Crawford and Scott Van Slyke are all sidelined with injuries.

Forsythe (undisclosed) is out of the lineup Saturday but he will be available off the bench, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe exited Friday's game following a collision with teammate Kevin Kiermaier. While he is out of the lineup Saturday, he will be available as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement, so there is hope that he won't require a stint on the disabled list. Tim Beckham will draw the start in his place for Game 2 of the Rays' series with the White Sox.

Yarbrough went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Triple-A Arkansas' 1-0 loss to Midland on Friday.

Yarbrough only saw six at-bats this spring and went hitless in all of them. The second basemen's production has declined in every minor league season from 2013 to 2015 as he's hit .313, .285, and .236, respectively. However, he was promoted from High-A to Double-A to Triple-A in those seasons and faced tougher competition. If the 24-year-old can get back up to his career .279 minor league average this year at Triple-A Salt Lake, he might have a shot at getting promoted to the big leagues.

Giavotella is not in the lineup Saturday against the Twins, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Giavotella has been splitting time with Cliff Pennington at second base this season, and the Angels will go with Pennington on Saturday against Twins righty Ricky Nolasco. Pennington will bat ninth in the order.

Beckham was 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Marlins.

The utility infielder has been productive recently when called upon, with Friday's performance serving as the fourth time in the last six games that he's hit safely. The veteran doesn't offer much in the way of power, but provided some clutch hitting against the Marlins with a two-out eighth-inning single that plated Freddie Freeman. Beckham is slashing a modest .286/.375/.381 over 21 at-bats so far this season.