MLB Player News

Nationals slugger Bryce Harper (shin) is back in the lineup for the Sunday season finale against the Mets.

Harper had a scare after missing the second leg of the Saturday doubleheader thanks to a hit-by-pitch in Game 1, but he'll tough it out and finish the season in the starting lineup. At stake for the phenom is a chance to hit the 100-RBI mark and lock up the NL batting title, where he's in a virtual tie with Dee Gordon.

Giants second baseman Kelby Tomlinson went 2 for 4 Saturday with a double and a solo shot, his second home run of the season.

He's finishing the season with an 8-for-16 surge including four extra-base hits over his last four games. Tomlinson will have a hard time beating out Joe Panik for a starting job in 2016, however.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was brilliant on Friday, going 3 for 4 with a home run, a triple, a steal, four RBI and four runs scored in a 21-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

This was just a crazy game for the Astros and Correa was in the heart of the barrage. The rookie continues to impress, as he provides in every facet of the game. There might be no better shortstop option going into drafts next season with the potential Correa has shown.

Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager certainly made the most of his one hit Wednesday against Houston. He knocked it out of the park for a three-run homer.

Seager must have been inspired by the promotion of his brother to the Dodgers as he's been scorching hot over the last two months. Most people consider Corey Seager a better prospect than Kyle, but hitting .339 with eight homers and 10 doubles over a 32-game stretch is tough to argue with.

Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2 for 5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 10-2 win over the Twins on Wednesday.

Lindor had a heck of a day Wednesday, as he stole two bags in the first game of a doubleheader to go along with his productive night cap. The rookie shortstop came into the league as a glove-first option, but he's proving to be one of the best hitting shortstops in the league.

Lindor maintains a .323 average to go along with 12 homers, 51 RBI and 11 steals in just 95 games played.

Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor singled twice, drew a walk and stole two bags in the first half of a doubleheader against the Twins on Wednesday.

It seems like the guy just does something every single day. With 11 homers and 11 steals -- not to mention that .322 average -- in 94 games this year, he's been more than even the most optimistic Indians fan could have imagined.

Blue Jays shortstop Jonathan Diaz was added to the major league roster ahead of the Wednesday doubleheader against Baltimore, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.

Diaz has spent four games in the majors this season, going hitless in five at-bats. In 118 games for Triple-A Buffalo, he's slashing .223/.328/.284. Donn Roach was designated for assignment to make room for Diaz on the 40-man roster.

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner got the start at second base Tuesday, going 2 for 3 with a walk and a solo shot, his first career major league home run.

The homer accounted for the team's only run of the night. With Ian Desmond nearly certain to leave as a free agent, Turner will head into spring training as the favorite to man the starting shortstop position.

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (back) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

Tuesday's absence marks the sixth straight for Ahmed, who injured his back making a spectacular fall-away throw last week. Ahmed recently reported improvement, but it's uncertain when he may return for Arizona. Chris Owings will man short once again Tuesday with Brandon Drury at second base.

Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon knocked two hits, scored two runs and swiped two bases during Sunday's win over Atlanta.

The Marlins offense has finally found some consistency in September despite missing Giancarlo Stanton, and Gordon's stellar play at the top of the lineup is a large factor. The speedy second baseman has piled up 56 steals on the year, while batting a robust .332/.356/.412 with 82 runs and 43 RBI over 626 plate appearances.

Gordon is one steal behind Billy Hamilton, who is out for the year with a shoulder injury, for the major-league lead and has six games left to earn his second straight stolen base crown.