MLB Player News

Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game, after 70 starts there this season. 

Cliff Pennington starts in his place for just the second time this season. He previously got the call in left field on June 28. 

Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is not in the lineup for his team's matchup against the Nationals on Wednesday. 

Rojas is out with a lingering shoulder injury and will be replaced by Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop.

Marlins infielder Miguel Rojas, who has missed some time with a right shoulder sprain, is available to play off the bench, according to Fox Sports.

Fresh off of the disabled list, Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon went right back to making an impact on the basepaths in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Nationals. Gordon went 2 for 3 with a triple and a sacrifice bunt.

He also scored a run and continues to lead the league in hits with 124, despite missing more than two weeks with a thumb injury. Gordon is batting .294 over his past nine games.

The Marlins removed second baseman Dee Gordon from the disabled list Tuesday, the team announced.

Gordon had been out since July 11 with a thumb injury. He will bat first and play second in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, reports MLB.com.

With Gordon back on the roster, the team placed infielder Donovan Solano on the paternity list.

Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon went 1 for 4 in a Class A rehab game on Monday.

Gordon started at second base and hit out of the leadoff spot as he continues to work his way back from the thumb injury that landed him on the 15-day disabled list.

Gordon could be ready to return to the team on Tuesday.

"I'm not the training staff -- I'm going to go with whatever the organization wants me to do," Gordon said. "But I feel good and it was good to get back out there today."

Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas left Sunday's game against the Padres because of a right shoulder strain, according to the Miami Herald.

Rojas was 1 for 2 with a walk before leaving the game. He is listed as day-to-day.

Marlins leadoff hitter Dee Gordon could return to action as early as Tuesday against visiting Washington, according to MLB.com.

Gordon, who has been out for two weeks with a thumb injury, has been progressing in batting practice.

"It's possible, yes," Dan Jennings said. "He's not feeling any discomfort. Now we just have got to get him into a game and see how that feels to swing it live."

Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon is making progress in his recovery from a dislocated thumb. Gordon is expected to take batting practice at the club's spring training facility in Jupiter, Fla. by the end of the week.

Gordon was placed on the disabled list last Friday after suffering the injury just before the All-Star break. There is currently no timetable for his return, though manager Dan Jennings did not rule out a return when first eligible on Monday, according to MLB.com.

The power of Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has been a surprise this season, but he had yet to hit home runs in back-to-back games.

That is, until Wednesday.

Crawford launched a second homer in two days, a solo job in the eighth inning to give him 14 on the year and aid in a defeat of San Diego. He now owns a slugging percentage of .477.