MLB Player News

Miller is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Miller should see plenty of time at first base down the stretch with Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) shut down for the year. He won't be in the lineup everyday, however, as catcher J.T. Realmuto is expected to start there regularly as well. Realmuto has been battling ankle and shoulder issues in recent days but will be the first baseman Thursday, pushing Miller to the bench.

Cabrera isn't starting Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Cabrera went 2-for-4 with three RBI while blasting his 15th home run of the season Wednesday. Jeimer Candelario will serve as the designated hitter while Harold Castro enters the lineup at third base.

Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Wednesday's win over the Athletics.

Cabrera hit his milestone 500th career home run Aug. 22 but is still looking to finish his 17th MLB season with a few more long balls. The veteran is up to 15 for the season and 502 in his career. Cabrera can now set his sights on moving up the list of career home-run leaders, as he's sitting in 28th place but is just two behind Eddie Murray in 27th. The Tigers figure to keep giving the 38-year-old opportunities to chase history down the stretch.

Vogelback (hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Vogelbach will rejoin the big-league roster after spending over two months on the shelf with a strained left hamstring. Rowdy Tellez has claimed the starting role at first base with an .850 OPS since joining the Brewers, so Vogelbach may need to prove he can be a productive piece off the bench during the final month of the season.

Dickerson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Dickerson went 1-for-6 with a double while starting the past two games and will head to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Brett Anderson pitching for Milwaukee. Darin Ruf will start in left field and bat leadoff for San Francisco.

Choi (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Florida Coast League affiliate Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi felt good after fielding grounders Tuesday, and he'll test his hamstring during pregame workouts again Wednesday. Although it's encouraging that he's on track to return to game action Thursday, he'll likely require a lengthy rehab assignment since manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that the 30-year-old isn't close to being activated.

Soler is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Soler started all 27 games since being acquired by Atlanta at the trade deadline, and he'll receive a well-earned day off after hitting .270/.378/.540 with eight homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs and a 18:24 BB:K during that span. Eddie Rosario, Joc Pederson and Adam Duvall will start from left to right in the outfield Wednesday.

Ohtani (hand/wrist) will serve as the starting pitcher Friday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ohtani had Tuesday's scheduled start pushed back after being hit by a pitch in the right hand/wrist over the weekend, but he completed a bullpen session Wednesday and has been cleared to rejoin the rotation. It never appeared to be a serious issue, as the 27-year-old remained in the lineup as the designated hitter the past couple days. He'll bat second in Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees.

Stanton isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels.

Stanton will get a rare day off after he went 5-for-11 with a home run, four RBI and a strikeout across the last three games. Aaron Judge will shift to right field while Brett Gardner starts in center.

Ohtani (hand/wrist) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ohtani was unable to start as a pitcher Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand/wrist. However, he's remained in the lineup as a designated hitter, and he hit his 42nd home run of the season Monday. He tentatively lines up to start Saturday's game at home against the Rangers as a pitcher, but more clarity regarding his status will likely be revealed based on how he feels after Wednesday's throwing session.