MLB Player News

Lopez signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday.

Lopez elected free agency after being removed from the Reds' 40-man roster earlier this month but has quickly caught on in another organization. He'll likely be in Atlanta's major-league camp during spring training as a non-roster invitee.

Hernandez is playing center field and batting seventh Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLDS at Arizona.

Hernandez hit an RBI single off the bench in Monday's Game 2 loss and will now get the nod over James Outman in Game 3 as the Dodgers look to avoid being swept by the Diamondbacks. Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a double and a homer against Game 3 starter Brandon Pfaadt during the regular season.

Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the ALDS versus the Twins.

Dubon started in center field Tuesday in Game 3 and went 2-for-5 with two singles, but the Astros will turn back to Chas McCormick to cover the position Wednesday as they take on right-hander Joe Ryan. McCormick has gone 2-for-7 with a homer in his career meetings against Ryan. Dubon, meanwhile, has never once faced Ryan.

Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday at Minnesota.

This is the first start of the series for Dubon, who has gone 2-for-7 with a double in his career against right-hander Sonny Gray, the ALDS Game 3 starter for the Twins. Chas McCormick, who will ride the pine Tuesday, is 0-for-3 with three strikeouts lifetime versus Gray.

Julien is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Astros on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The Twins are facing their first left-handed starter of the playoffs in Framber Valdez, and Julien will head to the bench as a result. The rookie infielder is 2-for-10 with a double, two walks and a run through three postseason games.

Frazier is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS versus the Rangers on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

It's the second consecutive game out of the starting nine for Frazier, with Texas sending out another left-hander in Jordan Montgomery. Jordan Westburg will shift to second base while Gunnar Henderson moves to the hot corner. Jorge Mateo starts at shortstop.

Wong is listed on the Dodgers' roster for the National League Divisional Series against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Wong has gone 9-for-30 with two homers and eight RBI since being picked up by Los Angeles in August. He likely won't get many starting reps in the postseason behind Mookie Betts, but he's emerged as a solid pinch-hit option off the bench.

Rosario isn't on the Dodgers' roster for their NLDS matchup against Arizona, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

After slashing .256/.301/.408 across 133 plate appearances since joining the Dodgers, Rosario will be inactive to begin Los Angeles' postseason run. Kolten Wong secured a spot on the roster and looks to be in position to serve as a reserve infielder against the D-backs.

Frazier isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rangers.

With left-hander Andrew Heaney set to start on the mound for Texas, the left-handed bat of Frazier will retreat to the bench. Jordan Westburg will shift to second base in Frazier's absence, allowing Ramon Urias to start at the hot corner.

Motter elected free agency Thursday.

Motter was up and down between the majors and minors with the Cardinals in 2023, producing just a .442 OPS in 29 contests with the big club. The utility player will be on the lookout for another minor-league contract.