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  • Max Muncy 3B | LAD

    Dodgers' Max Muncy: Idle for Game 162

    Muncy (lower body) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Seattle.

    Muncy has been tending to a minor lower-body injury recently, and he'll be absent from the starting nine for a fourth consecutive contest. The expectation remains that Muncy will be available for the start of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Enrique Hernandez will draw another start at third base Sunday.

  • Nolan Arenado 3B | STL

    Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Sitting season finale

    Arenado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

    Arenado will take a seat for Game 162, giving way to Nolan Gorman at third base. Assuming Arenado doesn't enter off the bench, he'll finish the 2025 season with a .237/.289/.377 slash line, 12 home runs, 52 RBI and 48 runs scored across 436 plate appearances.

  • Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: On bench for Game 162

    Alexander (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

    Alexander departed Saturday's game in the second inning after being struck in the wrist by a pitch. Assuming he doesn't enter off the bench, he'll end the 2025 season with a .230/.323/.383 slash line, seven home runs, 28 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases across 266 plate appearances. Jordan Lawlar will step in at third base Sunday.

  • Nolan Arenado 3B | STL

    Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Homers in Saturday's loss

    Arenado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Cubs.

    Arenado singled in his first plate appearance and then skied one to left-center field off Jameson Taillon in the fourth inning that found the first row of the bleachers at Wrigley Field. It was the veteran third baseman's second home run in 11 games since coming off the injured list, and he's driven in nine runs over that stretch.

  • Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Exits early Saturday

    Alexander (wrist) exited Saturday's game against the Padres in the bottom of the second inning, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Alexander was struck in the wrist by a 88 mph changeup from Padres starter Michael King in the top of the first, and he was ultimately forced to leave the game in the following frame. Tim Tawa replaced him in the lineup and took over at first base while Ildemaro Vargas shifted to third base versus San Diego.

  • Max Muncy 3B | LAD

    Dodgers' Max Muncy: On bench Saturday

    Muncy (lower body) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Seattle.

    Muncy's lower-body injury will force him to the bench for the third straight game, though manager Dave Roberts said Friday that the third baseman should be ready for the start of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. In the meantime, Enrique Hernandez will start at third base and bat eighth against Logan Gilbert and the Mariners.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Absent from Saturday's lineup

    Machado isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Machado will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's game. Jose Iglesias will pick up a start at third base and bat sixth while Machado rests.

  • Brett Baty 3B | NYM

    Mets' Brett Baty: Placed on IL

    The Mets placed Baty on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right oblique strain.

    Baty departed Friday's game with pain in his side, and further testing revealed he's dealing with a strained right oblique. The Mets are still in the mix for the NL's final Wild Card spot, but they'll have to chase a postseason berth without Baty. The third baseman will be eligible for reinstatement Oct. 7, though it's unclear if he'll require more than the minimum stay. Jared Young was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

  • Mark Vientos 3B | NYM

    Mets' Mark Vientos: Idle again

    Vientos is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

    Vientos will be on the bench for a second straight game as he works through a 4-for-34 (.118) slump across his last 11 games. Starling Marte will slot in at DH on Saturday.

  • Brett Baty 3B | NYM

    Mets' Brett Baty: On bench Saturday

    Baty (side) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

    Baty exited Friday's contest with a side injury, and he'll get the afternoon off Saturday to recover. Ronny Mauricio will draw the start at third base and bat eighth.

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