MLB Player News

Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Blackmon started the last seven contests -- including both games of Wednesday's twin bill -- so he'll head to the bench for the series finale. The veteran outfielder has a .414 average with four doubles and one home run in that stretch. Ian Desmond, Garrett Hampson and David Dahl comprise the Rockies' starting outfield Sunday.

Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rockies, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Winker started the last four contests and has an .883 OPS over 21 games in July, but he'll take a seat for the series finale. Josh VanMeter will start in left field and bat fifth in his stead.

Reyes is not in the lineup Saturday against the Giants.

According to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, Reyes is a little banged up, which helps explain why he's out of the lineup for a second straight game Saturday. Francisco Mejia is starting in the outfield in this one. Reyes should be considered day-to-day.

Carpenter (foot) went 0-for-3 with a walk in Double-A Springfield's loss to Amarillo on Friday while playing eight innings at third base.

Carpenter led off and was able to log four plate appearances for a second straight contest. The veteran may have played his last rehab game after a previous report indicated he'd extend his rehab assignment into the early part of the weekend. However, the Cardinals could opt to give him a little more time to try and get his timing down at the plate given that Carpenter has gone 0-for-9 with two walks and four strikeouts over his first three rehab games.

Turner went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Friday night against Washington.

Turner propelled the Dodgers into the lead with a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and it was all the offense they would need to emerge victorious. The 34-year-old third baseman has now left the yard in four of his last eight contests, registering seven RBI during that brief stretch.

Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against Cincinnati.

Blackmon doubled home a run in the fourth inning, and he tacked on an insurance run in the ninth with a single to center. The 33-year-old is riding a modest seven-game hitting streak, registering three RBI over that span.

Dickerson isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Dickerson will head to the bench with a southpaw slated to pitch for San Diego. Tyler Austin is set to man left field and bat seventh with Dickerson out of the mix.

Reyes will head to the bench for Friday's game against the Giants.

Reyes is in line for a night off after collecting three hits over the last two contests. Hunter Renfroe will shift to right field, opening the door for Wil Myers to start in left with Reyes out of the mix.

Ozuna (fingers) took live batting practice on the field Friday, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.

Ozuna continues to make progress in his recovery, and he's optimistic about his chances of embarking on a rehab assignment within the next week. Considering he's been on the shelf since June 29 due to multiple fractures on the middle and ring fingers of his right hand, he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors to get his timing back at the dish.

Ozuna (fingers) has made a substantial amount of progress in recent days, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

The veteran outfielder is finally starting to see the swelling in his hand subside, which is also allowing his grip strength to return to close to normal. Manager Mike Shildt emphasized that Ozuna particularly made strides over the last couple of days, and that the slugger will be reevaluated by the team's medical staff Friday at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals begin a six-game homestand. While Ozuna's progress is encouraging, there's still no timetable yet for him to rejoin the lineup.