MLB Player News

Story (heel) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Royals.

Story has been sidelined all week with left heel soreness, but he hit and ran the bases Sunday. Yu Chang gets the start at the keystone, hitting eighth. Boston has an off day Monday before a two-game series in Cincinnati.

Baez (knee) is starting at designated hitter and batting third Sunday against the White Sox.

Baez entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter after tweaking his knee during a play at the plate in Friday's game. He is swinging a hot bat, slashing .370/.404/.593 with two home runs and one steal in 15 games this month.

Witt went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's victory over the Red Sox.

Witt singled home MJ Melendez in the fifth inning and Hunter Dozier in the sixth. He also reached home on a Vinnie Pasquantino double in the fifth inning. Since Sept. 7, Witt has hits in eight of nine games, going 10-for-35. Despite that, his batting average has only increased three points to .249 during that span thanks in part to striking out five times.

Velazquez (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Velazquez's move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural, as the Angels announced this week that the shortstop will be shut down for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right meniscus. He underwent surgery Saturday, per Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times. He'll likely be ready for spring training in 2023, while Livan Soto was called up to provide additional depth in the Angels' infield.

Soto's contract was selected from Double-A Rocket City on Saturday.

Soto was productive at Rocket City to begin the season, hitting .281 with six home runs, 69 runs, 56 RBI and 18 stolen bases. He'll provide additional infield depth for the Angels after David Fletcher (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Soto isn't starting Saturday against the Mariners but should be available off the bench.

Baez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox due to right knee soreness.

Baez was removed from Saturday's lineup a few hours before the start of the game and is apparently dealing with a knee issue. The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Baez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox for an undisclosed reason.

Baez has been productive recently, going 5-for-7 with a home run, a triple, a double, two runs and a stolen base over the last two games. However, he was removed from Saturday's lineup a few hours before the start of the game. The reason for his removal isn't yet clear, but Ryan Kreidler will take his place at shortstop and bat seventh.

Pena is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

The Astros are resting a few starters after their playoff-clinching win Friday. David Hensley will start at shortstop and bat ninth, while Aledmys Diaz will jump up into the second spot in the order.

Smith isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.

Smith has hit just .100 with a run and seven strikeouts over six games since rejoining the major-league club, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last five matchups. Bubba Thompson is starting in left field and batting ninth.

Mateo isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Mateo started the last five games but went just 3-for-18 with a home run, two RBI and six strikeouts. Gunnar Henderson is starting at shortstop and batting fifth Saturday.