MLB Player News

Miller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Before heading to the bench for Tuesday's 5-4 win, Miller had started four consecutive games and went 2-for-17 over that span. He's expected to fill a regular bench role for the Phillies now that Rhys Hoskins has seemingly moved past a groin injury.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Even though Pederson went 2-for-4 with an RBI against left-hander Jon Lester on Tuesday, he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw J.A. Happ taking the mound Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat seventh.

Ramirez isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Ramirez had started each of the first two games of the series and went 2-for-9 with a double, two RBI, a run and a strikeout. Oscar Mercado will start in left field and bat sixth.

Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

Alvarez blasted his 20th long ball of the season in the eighth inning, taking reliever Victor Gonzalez deep for his third homer over his last nine games. That span has been a highly productive one for Alvarez, as he's also compiled eight RBI, seven runs and a .961 OPS across the 36 plate appearances he's logged during it.

Winker went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.

Winker has come out of the All-Star break on a tear, hitting .319 with a whopping 11 doubles through 17 games. He's now up to 28 doubles on the season, placing him in a tie for fifth place among all players. Though Minnesota is bringing lefty Charlie Barnes to the hill for the series finale Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Winker will stick in the lineup, manning left field and batting second.

Soler went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-1 victory versus the Cardinals on Tuesday.

The veteran outfielder helped Atlanta get off to a fast start, drilling a two-run homer in his first at-bat to catalyze a five-run first inning. Soler has notched at least one hit in each of his first three games since being acquired by Atlanta at the trade deadline. He has gone 5-for-11 with three RBI and two runs since joining Atlanta.

Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, four RBI and another run scored during Tuesday's win over the Orioles.

Stanton finally broke out of a 9-for-55 slump following the All-Star break with a hot night at the plate, including a 346-foot shot off Adam Plutko in the fourth inning. The 31-year-old hasn't had quite the slugger season fantasy managers have hoped for just yet, but the potential is there. Overall, Stanton is averaging .253/.352/.452 with 17 homers.

Harper went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win against the Nationals.

Harper took Javy Guerra deep in the eighth inning. Despite dealing with back spasms last week, the 28-year-old has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 contests. On the season, he's batting .301/.414/.553 with 17 long balls and 25 doubles.

Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

Cabrera moved a little closer to history Tuesday night, smashing his 498th career homer (and 360th as a Tiger) off Boston starter Garrett Richards. The 19-year veteran has been vintage Miggy over his last 10 games, hitting .406 with four home runs and 10 RBI. If Cabrera wants to hit No. 500 at home, he'd better hurry, as Detroit jets off for a six-game road trip after two more against Boston.

Brantley (ankle) is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Brantley exited Sunday's loss to the Giants with an ankle injury, but X-rays came back negative and he won't end up missing any time. The veteran outfielder is hitting .362/.455/.489 with one homer, three doubles, four RBI and 12 runs in 14 games since the All-Star break.