MLB Player News

Blackmon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Randal Grichuk is starting at designated hitter while Nolan Jones picks up a start in the outfield. Blackmon is hitting .156 with zero home runs in 32 at-bats this month.

Pederson went 4-for-4 with one RBI in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs.

All four of Pederson's hits were singles, but he accounted for more than half of the Giants' seven hits in the contest. Over four games since returning from a hand injury, Pederson's gone 6-for-15 with two RBI and two runs scored. The 31-year-old continues to fill a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter, one that's seen him produce a .260/.374/.479 slash line with five home runs, 20 RBI and 14 runs scored over 115 plate appearances on the season.

Carpenter isn't starting Friday against the Rockies.

The Rockies will send left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound for the start of Friday's game, so the lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat. Brandon Dixon will instead serve as San Diego's designated hitter and bat eighth.

Vogelbach will sit Friday versus Pittsburgh.

Vogelbach will remain on the bench Friday as New York takes on southpaw Rich Hill and the Pirates. Mark Vientos will take over at designated hitter and bat ninth in the series opener.

Canha is starting at first base and batting seventh Friday versus the Pirates.

Canha will draw his second start of the season at first base Friday, earning the first shot to replace Pete Alonso (wrist) after Alonso was placed on the 10-day injured list. Canha has struggled so far in June, posting a .200 average with a solo homer, two RBI and a stolen base over 15 at-bats in five starts.

Ozuna went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 13-10 extra-inning win over the Mets.

Atlanta hitters slugged five homers on the night, with Ozuna's coming in the fifth inning off Stephen Nogosek. The veteran DH continues to produce after turning his season around, and since the beginning of May, Ozuna is slashing .315/.378/.639 with 10 of his 12 homers on the year.

Vientos went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Thursday's 13-10 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Getting the start at first base and batting ninth, Vientos' rookie struggles continued, and he's now batting .162 (6-for-37) through his first 13 big-league games this season with a 30.8 percent strikeout rate. Pete Alonso (wrist) was placed on the injured list Friday, however, potentially pushing Vientos into a near-everyday role. The 23-year-old was slashing .333/.416/.688 at Triple-A Syracuse prior to his promotion, and while he won't replace Alonso's elite power, Vientos could begin to find some success at the plate with more consistent playing time.

Morel isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday against the Angels.

Morel's woes at the plate (1-for-25 since May 25) will cause him to miss his third consecutive start as the Cubs search for more production. Miguel Amaya will fill in as Chicago's designated hitter Thursday and bat sixth.

Vogelbach isn't in the Mets' lineup Thursday against Atlanta.

Vogelbach is slashing just .077/.143/.154 over the past week and has started to see his playing time diminish as a result. Francisco Alvarez will serve as the Mets' DH in Vogelbach's place, allowing Omar Narvaez to start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Canha isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta.

After going 0-for-4 during Wednesday's contest, Canha will take a seat for the second time in the Mets' last three games. Tommy Pham will take his place in left field while batting seventh.