MLB Player News

Martinez (back) is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Martinez was held out of Sunday's series finale due to a back issue, but he's been given the green light to participate in Monday's contest. He'll serve as the DH and bat fifth.

Brantley (knee) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

He'll be on the bench for a second straight day while he contends with right knee discomfort. Jose Siri will pick up the start in left field in place of Brantley.

Stanton went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a strikeout in a 7-6 loss to the Mets on Sunday.

Stanton opened the game's scoring with a first-inning RBI double and tacked on a two-run shot in the seventh off Mets reliever Brad Hand to tie the game. The slugging outfielder has compiled a modest five-game hitting streak, going 8-for-21 during the stretch, though Sunday's hits were his first of the extra-base variety.

Turner went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in an 8-0 triumph against the Padres on Sunday.

Turner doubled Los Angeles' lead with his seventh-inning shot to left center off San Diego reliever Emilio Pagan to snap a 13 at-bat hitless stretch. The veteran third baseman's last three hits have all left the yard, though he's struggled in September with a .179/.273/.410 slash line in 12 games.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado.

The 28-year-old is in great form at the plate, riding a nine-game hitting streak with six homers, nine RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Harper's having his best season since 2017 with a .307/.421/.611 slash line, 32 homers, 72 RBI, 87 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 518 plate appearances.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Rooker will be placed on the paternity list ahead of Monday's game against the Yankees, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Rooker will spend up to three days away from the team following the birth of his child. Rob Refsnyder and Nick Gordon will likely fill in while the 26-year-old is away from the club. Rooker went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Royals.

Martinez (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The slugger will miss a third straight game due to back spasms. Martinez should still be considered day-to-day, with a chance of returning for Monday's series opener in Seattle. Travis Shaw is batting seventh as the designated hitter Sunday.

Belt will hit the bench Sunday against the Cubs.

The Giants will load up on righties against southpaw Justin Steele. Wilmer Flores (hamstring) returns from the injured list to start at first base.

Brantley (knee) is not starting Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Right knee discomfort caused Brantley to exit Saturday's contest after one at-bat and will keep him out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale. It's unclear whether the veteran outfielder is available off the bench. Yordan Alvarez starts in left field and Aledmys Diaz fills in as the designated hitter.

McCutchen will sit Sunday against the Rockies.

McCutchen has been cold at the plate for quite some time, hitting .170/.265/.340 over his last 30 games. Matt Vierling will take over in left field Sunday.