MLB Player News

Casas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss against the Rays.

Casas took Shane Baz deep for the second time this season with his first-inning blast that went to the opposite field. It was Casas' fifth home run this month, and all have come over his last 11 games, with him adding 11 RBI over that span as well. The 24-year-old is hitting .240/.339/.466 with 13 home runs, 31 RBI and 28 runs scored over 62 games this season.

Gelof isn't in Oakland's lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Gelof went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and notched his 25th stolen base during Friday's contest, and he'll now give way to Max Schuemann at second base while Tyler Nevin enters the lineup to fill the opening at third.

Pham isn't in Kansas City's lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

The Royals clinched a playoff berth Friday, so the team will sit many of their usual starters Saturday -- including Pham. His absence will put Salvador Perez into the DH role while Freddy Fermin catches for Seth Lugo.

Isbel isn't in Kansas City's lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Isbel will join many of the Royals' starters in getting a day off Saturday after the team clinched a postseason berth Friday. Dairon Blanco will get a chance to start in center field while Isbel rests.

Witt isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

After starting the first 160 games of the season, Witt will get a chance to rest Saturday now that the Royals have officially punched their ticket to the postseason. Maikel Garcia will shift to shortstop in Witt's stead, allowing Paul DeJong to pick up a start at the hot corner.

Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday versus Atlanta.

The Royals will give Massey a day to rest Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles during Friday's loss. Adam Frazier will move to second base, allowing Robbie Grossman to start in right field and bat sixth.

Gurriel isn't in Kansas City's lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Gurriel will give way to Garrett Hampson at first base Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout during Friday's series opener.

Buxton isn't in Minnesota's lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Buxton has slashed .300/.340/.500 across 53 plate appearances since returning from the injured list Sept. 12, but he'll take a seat Saturday with the Twins now officially eliminated from playoff contention. His absence will allow Austin Martin to pick up a start in center field and bat second.

Correa isn't in the Twins' lineup for Saturday's game versus Baltimore.

Correa will get a day off Saturday after slashing .316/.458/.474 with a homer and seven RBI over his last 10 games. Brooks Lee will take over as the Twins' shortstop and bat third in Correa's stead.

Mullins isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Mullins has logged a base hit in six of his last seven games, but he'll be replaced in center field Saturday by Austin Slater, who will bat ninth.