MLB Player News

Koss went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Koss has gone 16-for-60 (.267) over his last 18 games, adding a homer and four doubles in that span. The infielder has taken over a starting role at shortstop in the absence of Willy Adames (elbow), who could miss the rest of the season after going down with the injury Sunday. Over 123 plate appearances this season, Koss is batting .211 with a .537 OPS, one homer, four RBI, 12 runs scored, five doubles and two stolen bases, so he's unlikely to hit his way into the picture in fantasy.

Arenado (thumb) will start at third base and bat fifth Friday against the Giants.

Arenado was left off the first version of Friday's lineup, but he is now seemingly unbothered by the thumb inflammation that caused him to sit out Thursday, so he'll check back into the starting nine. The veteran third baseman has been in a bit of a slump recently, going 5-for-27 (.185) with eight strikeouts across his last seven games.

Arenado (thumb) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

Arenado was a late scratch Thursday due to thumb inflammation, and he'll need at least one more day off to recover. Jose Fernandez will pick up another start at third base and bat sixth.

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Friday that Jordan is expected to miss "several weeks" due to a left ankle sprain, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Marmol stopped short of saying that Jordan would miss the rest of the year, but it looks like the 23-year-old third baseman will be shelved until at least the final week or so of the regular season. Nolan Gorman and Thomas Saggese should both see some reps at the hot corner for as long as Jordan is on the IL.

St. Louis placed Jordan on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Friday.

Jordan was removed early from Thursday's series finale against the Orioles with what is now deemed a left ankle sprain that will force him to sit out at least 10 days. The 23-year-old has slashed .247/.276/.382 with three homers and 28 RBI over 199 plate appearances this season. St. Louis recalled Thomas Saggese to replace Jordan on the 26-man roster.

Riley is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.

Riley will take a rare day off as Atlanta kicks off its series with the Rockies. Mauricio Dubon moves over to third base and bats sixth.

Bichette (foot) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Bichette injured his foot during Wednesday's matchup with the Brewers, forcing him to sit out of Thursday's series finale. The 28-year-old will re-enter the starting lineup for Friday's series opener, manning the hot corner and batting third for the Mets.

Cincinnati placed Hayes (groin) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 27.

Hayes will return to the IL for the second time this season after previously being sidelined due to a back injury from late May to early July. Hayes has had a rough 2026 season, slashing .153/.213/.250 with five homers and eight RBI over 211 plate appearances. The Reds recalled Edwin Arroyo to replace Hayes on the active roster.

Arenado is dealing with right thumb inflammation, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Arenado was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup versus San Francisco, and there was some speculation that it was due to his previous left side injury. The third baseman instead has a new injury altogether, and he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Arenado (undisclosed) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Giants, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Arenado was set to start at third base and bat sixth in the series opener, but he will now be forced to sit. The 35-year-old was dealing with a left side/intercostal injury last week, and it is unclear if Thursday's absence is related to that injury or potentially something new. More information on Arenado's status will likely be provided in the near future, but in the meantime, Jose Fernandez will draw the start at the hot corner versus San Francisco.