MLB Player News

Mahle (shoulder) will return from the 60-day injured list to make his next appearance with the Rangers during the upcoming week, MLB.com reports.

Mahle is ready to make his first appearance for the Rangers since June 10 after completing a three-start rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock. During his most recent outing Friday, Mahle struck out six and allowed one hit and no walks over four shutout innings while tossing 52 pitches. Since he's not yet stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, Mahle could temporarily work as a bulk reliever, or perhaps get deployed in a piggyback arrangement with current No. 5 starter Jacob Latz.

Martin was removed in the eighth inning of Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mets due to a right hand injury, MLB.com reports. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings before departing.

Martin felt a tingling sensation in his right hand and was seen shaking it as he departed the field. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said following the game that the issue isn't considered serious, so Martin should be available out of the bullpen after a couple of days off.

Pena went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Saturday against Atlanta.

Pena delivered a two-RBI double in the second inning to put the Astros up 3-0. It was his fourth double and fifth extra-base hit across 11 games in September. He's also driven in six, scored four runs and stolen a base in that span.

Noel hit a pinch-hit home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.

Noel entered as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning and blasted his fourth home run, giving the Guardians a two-run cushion. It was his second home run since being called up when rosters expanded at the beginning of the month, and both have come against southpaws. Noel will likely continue to start against left-handers, but he hasn't shown much of a split advantage in 2025. Noel has a .412 OPS against lefties and a .451 OPS against righties.

Jimenez (undisclosed) went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run in his return to action for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

Jimenez spent just over a month on the shelf at Triple-A due to the unspecified injury. The 24-year-old infielder maintains a spot on Toronto's 40-man roster but has logged just 32 plate appearances at the big-league level this season.

Langeliers went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, a stolen base and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

Langeliers' strong September continues -- he's 12-for-37 (.324) with five extra-base hits and two steals over nine games this month. The theft was his seventh of the year, matching his total from the previous two seasons combined. The catcher has added a steady .267/.319/.535 slash line with 30 home runs, 68 RBI, 68 runs scored and 28 doubles over 113 contests.

Butler went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, three stolen bases and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

Butler's burst of speed on the basepaths secured a 20-20 season for him. Prior to Saturday, he had gone 40 games without a steal, getting caught on his two attempts in that span. He's also hit well lately, logging multiple hits in seven of his last 13 games. He's up to 20 homers, 20 steals on 27 attempts, 59 RBI, 79 runs scored and a .240/.313/.416 slash line through 141 contests this season.

Cortes went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

Cortes again got the start in left field with Tyler Soderstrom (groin) still out. With three homers over his last three games, Cortes is making a strong case for additional playing time to close out the campaign. The outfielder is up to four homers, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored and a .338/.351/.620 slash line over 74 plate appearances this season.

Rooker went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

Rooker had gone 11 games without a homer entering Saturday, batting just .204 (10-for-49) in that span. That was his longest power drought of the season, and it ended when he got the Athletics on the board in the second inning. The 30-year-old is up to 28 homers, 83 RBI, 89 runs scored, six stolen bases, 40 doubles, three triples and a .269/.340/.491 slash line over 149 contests this season. With two weeks left in the season, he has a reasonable chance of reaching the 30-homer mark for the third year in a row.

Kurtz went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

Kurtz launched a 493-foot slam -- the longest homer in the majors this year -- in the eighth inning, giving the Athletics plenty of breathing room after a quiet first four plate appearances. He's popped five homers over his last 14 games, adding 10 RBI and 13 runs scored in that span. The rookie first baseman is up to 31 long balls, 78 RBI, 78 runs scored, two stolen bases, 24 doubles and two triples while maintaining a .298/.391/.622 slash line across 104 contests.