MLB Player News

Belt went through concussion protocol Sunday after being grazed on his helmet by a pitch, Giants beat writer Andrew Baggarly reports.

Belt is confident that he is totally fine, but he may sit out a day or two if management decides to be cautious. Look for more updates on his status closer to Monday's game against the Rockies.

Ozuna (wrist) is not expected to return until Thursday or Friday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Ozuna has been dealing with a wrist injury that has held him out for four games, but he plans to take batting practice Wednesday. Depending on how his wrist responds to the extra strain, he may or may not be ready to go for the weekend series against the Dodgers. If the results do not go as anticipated, Miami may be forced to consider a DL stint for the center fielder.

Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

Pederson will take his left-handed bat to the bench in Sunday's series finale against southpaw Christian Friedrich and the Padres. Enrique Hernandez will get the call to man center field in his stead.

As expected, Ozuna (wrist) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Ozuna began experiencing wrist problems in Wednesday's game, and has been held out of the lineup ever since. Even with the DH spot available in an AL ballpark, Ozuna's ailment has prevented him from returning to action. He should be considered questionable for the upcoming three-game series against the Phillies.

Blackmon (back) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Blackmon will take a seat for the second straight contest, once again giving way to Raimel Tapia in center field. Consider Blackmon day-to-day heading into a three-game set with the Giants that opens up Monday.

Ruf will start in left field for the third straight game Sunday against the Braves, MLB.com reports.

Finding competent corner outfield play has been an issue all season for the Phillies, and it seems Ruf is the latest player to get an extended look at the position following his Sept. 2 call-up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Ruf has shown power during his time in the minors, but he's struggled to make contact during various stints at the MLB level over the last several years, making him a potential batting average liability for a fantasy team.

Soler (toe) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Soler was scratched Saturday due to an ingrown toenail, an ailment that will limit one of his best tools: his mobility. He'll sit again Sunday, and should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Milwaukee.

McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a loss to the Brewers on Saturday.

The 29-year-old center fielder has found his stroke. He has a hit in 10 of his last 11 games and he's reached base in 11 straight. McCutchen has been far more patient since his benching the first week of August. Since Aug. 5, he has 18 walks versus 17 strikeouts. He is hitting .253 with 19 homers, 58 RBI, 68 runs and six steals in 491 at-bats this season.

Blackmon was a late scratch Saturday due to back tightness, ROOT Sports' Jenny Cavnar reports.

This injury came out of nowhere, and it will allow rookie Raimel Tapia to make his first career start while also leading off against Arizona on Saturday. Blackmon should be considered day-to-day for now, but if he were to miss more time, Tapia would be ready to fill in.

Blackmon has been scratched from Saturday's lineup.

A reason for his removal from the lineup was not immediately provided, but Blackmon was scratched about two hours prior to first pitch, so something may have happened during batting practice. Raimel Tapia is now slated to start in center field and lead off against right-hander Braden Shipley.