MLB Player News

Buxton went 0-for-5 with a stolen base, a hit-by-pitch and three strikeouts in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels.

Buxton didn't get much going at the plate Saturday, but he was able to generate a little value in his one trip on base. The steal was his fourth of the year and his second in his last nine games, a span in which he's hit just .233 (7-for-30). Buxton has started each of the last two contests in center field, though he may be due for a rest soon as the Twins continue to manage the oft-injured outfielder's workload. He's slashing .219/.300/.537 with 27 home runs, 49 RBI and 58 runs scored through 85 games this season.

Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Twins.

Ohtani got the Angels on the board with his eighth-inning blast. In the 10th, he was intentionally walked, but he got doubled off at first base after Luis Rengifo lined out to center field. The homer was Ohtani's fourth in August and his 26th of the year. The superstar is slashing .253/.346/.499 with 67 RBI, 63 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 474 plate appearances.

Ramirez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Ramirez took batting practice Saturday and apparently felt well afterward. Topkin notes that Ramirez could be back within the next week. Ramirez has filled several roles with the Rays this season -- he's played at first base, in the outfield and at designated hitter -- and that is likely to continue upon his return.

Stanton (Achilles) is targeting going through a full pregame routine by Monday and will hopefully begin a rehab assignment next week, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Achilles tendinitis has kept Stanton on the sidelines since late July, but he's made progress in recent days. The Yankees still have a comfortable 10-game lead atop the American League East, so they can afford to be cautious with Stanton, but it appears as though he's trending in the right direction.

Belt isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates due to thumb soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Belt has gone hitless in 10 at-bats over his last three games, and it's possible that he was hindered by his thumb injury. Manager Gabe Kapler didn't sound too concerned about the issue prior to Saturday's matchup, so Belt should be considered day-to-day for now.

Belt isn't in the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Belt will get a day off after he went 0-for-10 with a run, an RBI and two walks over the last three games. Tommy La Stella is taking over at first base and batting seventh.

Cabrera will sit Saturday against the White Sox.

Cabrera sits for the third time in four games. He has just two hits in his last 10 games, dropping his season slash line to .266/.318/.328 in 95 contests overall. Kerry Carpenter will be the designated hitter Saturday.

Morel isn't starting Saturday against the Reds.

Morel went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Thursday against Cincinnati and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Zach McKinstry is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

Brantley (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Brantley's move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural since the outfielder recently underwent a season-ending arthroscopic labral repair on his right shoulder. Whether he'll be able to return to the field in time for spring training in 2023 isn't yet clear.

Beer isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.

Beer went 0-for-3 during Friday's loss to the Rockies, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Emmanuel Rivera is serving as the designated hitter and batting second.