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  • Kris Bryant DH | COL

    Rockies' Kris Bryant: Back in lineup Saturday

    Bryant is starting at DH and batting fifth against the Athletics on Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

    Bryant sat out Colorado's previous two contests, but he's back among the starting nine Saturday. The veteran slugger has struggled to begin the campaign, batting just .188 with a 37.5 percent strikeout rate through 16 plate appearances. With Bryant occupying the DH slot Saturday, Hunter Goodman is moving back behind the plate.

  • Jonah Bride 3B | MIN

    Marlins' Jonah Bride: Not starting Saturday

    Bride isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta.

    Bride will begin on the bench for the second time in Miami's past three games. Prior to that stretch, he started in each of the team's first six contests. It's been a rough go for Bride so far, as he's gone just 2-for-26 at the plate with a 29 percent strikeout rate. Eric Wagaman is starting at DH on Saturday with Bride out of the lineup.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Not starting Saturday

    Steer isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee.

    Steer was originally out of the lineup for Friday's series opener, but he was inserted as the Reds' DH after Matt McLain was removed due to a hamstring issue. Steer went 0-for-3 with a walk in the contest to lower his season batting average to a meager .048, and he's getting an opportunity to reset Saturday. McLain is back after Friday's absence and is starting at DH against the Brewers in Steer's stead.

  • Pavin Smith DH | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Out against lefty Saturday

    Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Nationals.

    Smith will take a seat with lefty Mitchell Parker starting on the mound for Washington. That's been a trend for Smith this season, as he's yet to be in the lineup against an opposing southpaw starter. Randal Grichuk will start at DH in Smith's stead Saturday.

  • Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD

    Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Taking seat Saturday

    O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Kansas City.

    After going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts and a run scored over his last two games, O'Hearn will begin Saturday's contest on the bench. His absence opens up a spot in the lineup for Ramon Urias to start at third base and bat seventh.

  • Gavin Sheets LF | SD

    Padres' Gavin Sheets: Resting vs. LHP

    Sheets is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

    Sheets will head to the bench for a second consecutive game as the Padres prepare to face a left-handed starter (Matthew Boyd) for the second day in a row. Yuli Gurriel will work as the Padres' DH and bat sixth.

  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Tossing another bullpen Saturday

    Ohtani (elbow) is throwing a bullpen session Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

    Ohtani threw what was described as a "light" bullpen in the outfield Thursday, and Saturday's session is slated to be "fuller," per Plunkett. The two-way star doesn't yet have a timeline to face hitters, but he's back to ramping up after slowing down his throwing progression in the early part of March as he focused on his preparations as a hitter. If Ohtani's throwing rehab doesn't experience any additional delays, he could make his first MLB pitching appearance since 2023 at some point in May.

  • Marcell Ozuna DH | ATL

    Braves' Marcell Ozuna: First homer of season in win

    Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 10-0 win over Miami.

    After doubling to plate two runs in the third inning, Ozuna had a call on the field overturned by umpire review to give him his first homer of the campaign in the seventh frame. Despite Friday marking his first long ball of 2025, Ozuna is still hitting a strong .286 with five RBI, one double, six runs scored and a whopping 13 walks through 34 plate appearances so far this year.

  • Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Tallies three hits

    McCutchen went 3-for-4 in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Yankees.

    McCutchen's playing time has been reduced while Bryan Reynolds is limited to designated hitter due to a triceps injury that affects his throwing but not his hitting. This led to McCutchen being on the bench for three games in a row. The Pirates were comfortable putting the right-handed-hitting McCutchen in right field Friday versus southpaw Max Fried, but it has typically been Jack Suwinski filling in while Reynolds is limited. McCutchen is 6-for-18 (.333) with a home run, two RBI and a double across his first six contests this season.

  • Bryan Reynolds RF | PIT

    Pirates' Bryan Reynolds: Hits first homer

    Reynolds went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Yankees.

    Reynolds continues to be limited to designated hitter while battling triceps soreness that affects his throwing. It's not enough to keep him away from the plate, and he was able to smack his first homer of the season when he went deep off Max Fried in the third inning. Reynolds is batting just .194 with three RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base across eight contests, but he should continue to play regularly as long as his triceps issue doesn't get worse.

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