MLB Player News

Turner went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 12-1 victory over the Padres.

Turner received his first day off this season Friday, and he wasted little time making his presence felt upon his return Saturday. The All-Star shortstop gave the Dodgers an early lead against Sean Manaea with a two-run homer in the first inning. Turner is up to 19 long balls on the campaign -- he needs one more to record the second 20-20 season of his career.

Mateo went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.

With the steal -- his first since Aug. 23 -- Mateo joined Orioles teammate Cedric Mullins atop the American League leaderboard with 29. Both Baltimore speedsters are three back of Miami's Jon Berti for the major-league lead. Mateo hasn't had many chances to run of late since he's gone just 6-for-34 (.176) with one walk in his last 10 contests. The slump has dropped his slash line back to .229/.276/.398 with 12 home runs, 45 RBI and 53 runs scored through 123 contests. He's served primarily as the Orioles' starting shortstop this year, though Mateo may cycle out of the lineup on occasion if manager Brandon Hyde wants to see how top prospect Gunnar Henderson handles the position.

Edman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in an 8-4 win against the Cubs on Saturday.

Edman ignited a six-run third inning with a solo shot off Chicago starter Drew Smyly and tacked on a double in the sixth. The 27-year-old infielder has now homered four times in his last six games and is batting 10-for-25 (.400) with eight extra-base hits during the stretch. The recent binge comes on the heels of a 48-game homerless streak between June 15 and Aug. 14.

Baez exited Saturday's game against the Royals with an apparent injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

It wasn't obvious what forced Baez from the game. However, McCosky notes that Baez had a rough night physically, as he was slid into at second base and appeared to tweak something while chasing a flyball in the first inning. Baez singled twice prior to leaving and should be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale.

Diaz (groin) ran and went through lateral movement drills prior to Saturday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Diaz hasn't played since mid-August, but he's taking steps in the right direction. He's expected to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Rome reports.

Marcano isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Marcano started the last six games and went 4-for-19 with a triple, three runs, an RBI, a walk and six strikeouts. Jack Suwinski is starting in left field and batting cleanup Saturday.

Rojas will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas missed a game earlier in the week due to right wrist discomfort but returned Friday, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. It's unclear if the issue has gotten worse again or if the Marlins simply don't want to ask him to play on consecutive days while not 100 percent healthy. Joey Wendle will be Saturday's shortstop.

Berti (hip) isn't in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Berti is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to right hip soreness. Luke Williams will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth Saturday.

Franco (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco hit on the field ahead of Saturday's game against the Yankees and will see some game action in the minors to close out the weekend. The 21-year-old is expected to remain in the minors for about a week, so Franco seems likely to be back in action around Sept. 12, when the Rays begin a series in Toronto.

Grissom went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Marlins.

The rookie took Sandy Alcantara deep in the fourth inning, one of five Atlanta homers on the night and Grissom's fourth in the majors. He's cooled down somewhat since a blistering start to his big-league career, but over his last 12 games, the 21-year-old is still slashing ,267/.298/.422 with two homers, one steal, five RBI and seven runs. His 14.9 percent strikeout rate during that stretch doesn't suggest the league has figured him out yet.