MLB Player News

Morel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Phillies.

Morel grooved a first-pitch slider from Phillies ace Zack Wheeler for a distance of 374 feet to right field for his 15th long ball of the season. It was just his second homer in September despite seeing fairly regular playing time this month. The long ball was timely, as Morel is batting just .182 in 44 September at-bats with a 21:9 K:BB.

McCutchen isn't starting Tuesday against the Cardinals.

After going 2-for-16 in the last series against Cincinnati, McCutchen will step aside Tuesday in order to let Keston Hiura serve as the Brewers' designated hitter. Hiura will bat sixth in the order.

Meneses went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Marlins.

The 30-year-old rookie put the Nationals on the board in the top of the first inning with the two-run drive to center field. The home run was his second in as many days and his 12th since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse in early August. With a .943 OPS through his first 200 big-league plate appearances, Meneses has likely secured a full-time role for the Nationals entering the 2023 season.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, this time with a righty (Drey Jameson) on the mound for Arizona. Thairo Estrada will move to left field while Ford Proctor starts at the keystone.

Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for a third straight game as Oakland sends out another left-handed pitcher (JP Sears). Pete Alonso will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Darin Ruf starts at first base.

Morel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Morel is hitting .120 over his past 11 games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Patrick Wisdom will start at the hot corner and bat third.

Meneses went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Meneses smashed a homer off righty starter Sandy Alcantara to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead with two outs in the first inning. The first baseman has gone 9-for-20 during his last five games with two doubles and two homers. The 30-year-old rookie crushes left-handed pitching, recording a 1.119 OPS over 66 plate appearances compared to an .833 OPS over 129 plate appearances facing righties.

Vientos went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 10-4 loss to the Athletics on Saturday.

Vientos hit his first major-league home run on a 3-1 offering from Ken Waldichuk to tie the game. The 22-year-old rookie third baseman is slashing .167/.286/.333 in 24 big league at-bats.

Pederson will sit Saturday against Arizona.

Pederson's only off days against right-handers thus far this season have been due to injury, so it's possible his absence Saturday against Merrill Kelly indicates some sort of physical issue. On the other hand, it's also possible the Giants simply want to spread the playing time around at the end of a disappointing season. Whatever the reason, it will be LaMonte Wade who starts in left field Saturday.

Turner isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

Turner went 5-for-18 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts over the last five games and will get a day off Saturday. Max Muncy is starting at third base and batting fifth.