MLB Player News
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Denzer Guzman SS | LAA
Angels' Denzer Guzman: Called up to majors
The Angels selected Guzman's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Guzman has played both shortstop and third base in the minors this season and has slashed .247/.343/.769 with 17 home runs, 74 RBI and 14 stolen bases across 129 games between Double-A and Triple-A. Zach Neto (hand) remains out of the Angels' lineup Saturday, so Guzman is starting at shortstop and batting seventh for what will be his MLB debut, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Los Angeles also promoted infielder Christian Moore from the minors Saturday while designating infielder Scott Kingery for assignment. Outfielder Matthew Lugo was also optioned to Salt Lake in a move that helped make room on the 26-man roster for Guzman and Moore.
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Luis Rengifo 3B | LAA
Angels' Luis Rengifo: Taking seat Saturday
Rengifo isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Despite collecting a base hit in each of the first two games of the series, Rengifo will retreat to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Christian Moore will start at second base instead during his first day back in the majors and bat fifth against right-hander Bryan Woo.
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Zachary Neto SS | LAA
Angels' Zach Neto: Out again Saturday
Neto (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
The 24-year-old will grab a seat on the bench for the second day in a row after injuring his hand on a swing Thursday. The newly promoted Denzer Guzman will start at shortstop in Neto's place. Neto could be available off the bench later in the contest, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.
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Tyler Soderstrom LF | ATH
Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom: Sitting again Saturday
Soderstrom (groin) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Soderstrom will sit down for a second consecutive game after experiencing tightness in his groin during Wednesday's contest. His absence will allow Carlos Cortes to pick up another start in left field for the A's.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | HOU
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Out of Saturday's lineup
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dubon will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's blowout victory. His absence will move Jose Altuve to second base while Zach Cole starts in left field.
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Jac Caglianone RF | KC
Royals' Jac Caglianone: Sitting Saturday
Caglianone isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Caglianone will get a breather Saturday after going 2-for-15 with two RBI and a run scored across his last five games. His absence will give Carter Jensen a start as Kansas City's designated hitter while batting eighth.
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Tarik Skubal SP | DET
Tigers' Tarik Skubal: Imaging comes back clean
Imaging on Skubal's left side came back negative Saturday after he was removed in the fourth inning of Friday's 8-2 loss to the Marlins, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Manager A.J. Hinch said the team will continue to keep an eye on Skubal's side over the next several days, but the expectation is that he will be able to make his next start, which is expected to fall Thursday versus the Guardians. Before exiting Friday's outing with side tightness, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner endured one of his worst starts of the campaign, giving up four earned runs on four hits -- including two home runs -- while matching a season low with two strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
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Brooks Baldwin LF | CHW
White Sox's Brooks Baldwin: Absent from lineup
Baldwin (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Baldwin was pulled from Friday's game due to a sore left hip, and he'll receive a day off to recover Saturday. Michael Taylor will fill the resulting void in center field and bat eighth.
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Kyle Higashioka C | TEX
Rangers' Kyle Higashioka: Out of Saturday's lineup
Higashioka isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
Higashioka will sit down for the second straight game Saturday after beginning September 3-for-22 with an RBI and two runs scored through seven games. Jonah Heim will fill in behind the dish and bat seventh.