MLB Player News

Baez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Baez started the first two games of the series, going 2-for-6 with a double and two strikeouts. He'll take a seat for Sunday's finale, however, allowing Ben Zobrist to move in from the outfield to start at second base.

Anna was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday.

Anna was serving as organizational depth at the Triple-A level, but the team needed his 40-man roster spot to execute multiple activations Sunday morning. He hasn't seen much action in the majors over the past few seasons anyway, and he posted a .685 OPS for the Redbirds over 106 games in 2016.

Diaz (thumb) began a rehab assignment at High-A Palm Beach on Saturday, going 0-for-3 with a walk.

Diaz played the full nine innings and is expected to play in another rehab game Sunday as he looks to work back from the thumb injury. If all continues to go well down on the farm, he could be activated from the DL at some point this week to rejoin the Cardinals. Diaz's return would likely result in Greg Garcia seeing his at-bats fall by the wayside.

Turner was named the National League Rookie of the Month for August, the Washington Post reports.

He set a franchise rookie record with 45 hits in the month en route to a .357/.366/.571 slash line with five home runs, 15 RBI, a mammoth 27 runs scored and 11 steals. Turner becomes the third National to win the award after Bryce Harper (who won it twice) and Ryan Church.

Owings finished 4-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Rockies.

The shortstop singled in each of his at-bats, matching a career-high four hits, including an RBI single in the second inning which gave Arizona a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Owings has stolen 15 bases this season -- he was caught stealing for the first time on Saturday -- and owns a .285/.332/.412 line in 323 at-bats.

Lindor went 4-for-4 Saturday with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored Saturday against Miami.

This could be an indicator that Lindor's recent slump is finally evaporating. Prior to Saturday's outing, he had posted just one RBI and two runs scored since August 22. He currently leads all shortstops with a .319 batting average and is second behind Xander Bogaerts with 86 runs. He also has 16 steals on the year.

Anderson (calf) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Twins, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

A bruised calf forced Anderson from Thursday's game but he will return Saturday after missing just one start. Anderson has hit at a higher clip and for more power than many were expecting when he was promoted earlier this season, but his impact on the basepaths has been limited. He's managed 18 steals between Triple-A and the majors (seven with the White Sox) after swiping 49 bags in 2015.

O'Malley is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

O'Malley started the last three games for the Mariners, but he will be displaced Friday by newcomer Ben Gamel, who will get the start in right field.

Diaz (thumb) took batting practice Friday, Jim Hayes of Fox Sports Midwest reports.

Manager Mike Matheny said that Diaz may head to Double-A Springfield for a rehab assignment in the near future, making a mid-September return possible. Until Diaz is back, look for Jedd Gyorko and Greg Garcia to split time at shortstop.

Anderson (calf) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, according to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune.

Anderson left Thursday's game with a bruised calf, and he will get at least one day to rest and recover from his setback. Carlos Sanchez will get the start at shortstop in Anderson's place.