MLB Player News

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.

Ramirez (thumb) will take batting practice on the field ahead of Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Ramirez has been on the injured list for nearly a month due to a right thumb fracture, but he's closing in on a return. Assuming he feels good after taking live batting practice, he hopes to begin a rehab assignment next week.

Choi isn't in the lineup Saturday against Baltimore.

Choi is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander DL Hall is on the mound for the Orioles. Christian Bethancourt will start at first base while Yandy Diaz serves as the designated hitter.