MLB Player News

Smith is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Smith started his big-league career 1-for-1 but now sits at 1-for-5 with two walks through his first two games. He'll take a seat for Saturday's series finale, opening up right field for Zach Dezenzo.

Meyers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Meyers will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Friday's loss. Chas McCormick will fill the open spot in center field and bat ninth.

Rodgers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Rodgers is 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts through two games this season. The Astros will give him a chance to regroup Saturday while Mauricio Dubon starts at the keystone and bats eighth.

Diaz is out of the lineup Saturday against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

After going 1-for-7 with an RBI and two strikeouts through his first two games, Diaz will step aside Saturday while Victor Caratini starts behind the plate.

Jung isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston.

Jung has gone 3-for-7 and driven in a run across the first two games of the year, but he'll get a chance to catch his breath Saturday while Josh Smith starts at third base.

Adell was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox due to left hip tightness.

Adell was grabbing at his left leg/hip after hitting an infield single in the fifth inning. The severity of his injury remains unclear, but he can be considered day-to-day for the time being. If Adell ends up having to miss any games, Kyren Paris would be a likely candidate to see more time in the outfield.

Stanton (elbows/calf) has been hitting indoors, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone relayed Thursday that Stanton had resumed swinging a bat, and Boone clarified Saturday that those swings have been indoors in a batting cage rather than just dry swings. Boone also stated that Stanton has had "a good couple of weeks" as the slugger works his way back from tennis elbow in both of his arms. There's still no timeline for when Stanton may be able to return to game action, but Boone's updates suggest that the 35-year-old is at least making progress after he was unable to take part in any exhibition contests this spring.

Arias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Kansas City.

Arias went 1-for-4 with a run scored during the Guardians' season opener Thursday, but the team will send Daniel Schneemann to the keystone for the second game of the year.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Blue Jays.

O'Neill is 3-for-6 with a homer and four RBI through Baltimore's first two games, but he'll take a seat Saturday to give Heston Kjerstad a chance to start in right field.

Mountcastle isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Mountcastle will get a day to rest Saturday after starting the season 1-for-9 with a run scored and three strikeouts through two games. Ryan O'Hearn will fill the opening at first base while Adley Rutschman works as the DH and Gary Sanchez starts at catcher.