MLB Player News

Dickerson (hamstring) worked out in San Francisco on Wednesday and could soon start a minor-league rehab assignment, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Dickerson landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend with a right hamstring strain, but he doesn't look on track for an extended absence. If he continues to make good progress in his recovery, he could head out on a brief rehab assignment this weekend or early next week.

Turner isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Turner will get a breather after he went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and two strikeouts Tuesday. Max Muncy will shift to the hot corner while Albert Pujols starts at first base.

McCutchen isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

McCutchen will get a day off after he went 1-for-12 with a solo home run, a walk and three strikeouts across the last three games. Odubel Herrera will shift to left field while Travis Jankowski starts in center.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Pederson has gone just 1-for-12 with three strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Sean Nolin on the mound for Washington. Adam Duvall will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left.

Turner went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three total RBI in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

Turner turned a close game into a laugher with home runs in the fifth and ninth innings, Nos. 22 and 23 of the season. He is now batting .280 with an .842 OPS, and his games played total of 128 represents the fourth-highest mark of his career.

Miller will sit Tuesday against Milwaukee, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Miller hasn't started against a southpaw since mid-June, so it's no surprise to him hit the bench against lefty Eric Lauer even after he homered twice in Monday's series opener. J.T. Realmuto will be the first baseman Tuesday, with Rafael Marchan starting behind the plate.

Ruf went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, three RBI and a walk in Monday's win over the Rockies.

The 35-year-old took starter Kyle Freeland deep to open the game and then drove in teammates Steven Duggar and Kevin Gausman with a triple off of reliever Ben Bowden in the fifth inning. He has now launched a career-high 15 home runs this season in what has been his first full season in the majors since 2015.

Miller went 3-for-5 with two homers and three runs scored in Monday's 12-0 win over the Brewers.

Miller launched a pair of solo homers in the fourth and ninth innings of Monday's blowout victory. He's up to 17 home runs this season with five of them coming in his last 10 games. During that span, he's gone 10-for-25 (.400) with eight RBI and just three strikeouts. Miller owns a .792 OPS with 27 extra-base hits through 306 plate appearances.

Baker has gone 2-for-8 with a pair of doubles and a run in his two games for Double-A Springfield since being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

The 24-year-old first baseman was sidelined for just over three weeks due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Baker has played exclusively at Springfield this season, hitting .241 with 23 home runs and 61 RBI in 80 games.

Carpenter will start at third base and bat fifth Monday against the Dodgers.

Carpenter will pick up his first start since Aug. 14 while everyday third baseman Nolan Arenado gets a rare day off. While filling a bench role exclusively over the past three weeks, Carpenter has picked up only 13 plate appearances, going hitless with five strikeouts and three walks.