MLB Player News

Robles was removed from Saturday's game against the Giants after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Robles took a pitch off his right hand while attempting to drop down a bunt in the first inning. He seemed to be in quite a bit of pain and was immediately taken out of the game, though the exact nature and severity of his injury won't be known until the Mariners are able to take a closer look at him.

Heim isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Heim went 0-for-4 with a strikeout to begin the series Friday, and he'll now take a seat while Carson Kelly catches for right-hander Jon Gray and bats eighth.

Carpenter isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday versus the White Sox.

The left-handed bat of Carpenter will get a chance to rest Saturday as the Tigers face left-hander Ky Bush. Colt Keith will move into the DH role while Carpenter sits, allowing Andy Ibanez to start at the keystone.

Sweeney isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

With lefty Ky Bush set to toe the slab for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Sweeney will step out of the starting nine Saturday. While he rests, Ryan Kreidler will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Jung isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

After going 5-for-24 with an RBI through the first seven games of his MLB career, Jung will get a chance to rest Saturday. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and bat eighth.

Sborz (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

Sborz has been on the injured list since Aug. 11 due to right shoulder fatigue. It's unclear how many appearances the Rangers want the 30-year-old to make before they activate him off the IL, though a return before the end of the month hasn't yet been ruled out.

Frazier isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

With left-hander Ranger Suarez set to start on the bump for Philly, the lefty-hitting Frazier will step out of the starting nine. While he rests, Hunter Renfroe will start in right field, and Freddy Fermin will serve as the DH.

Melendez isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

The left-handed bat of Melendez will take a seat Saturday as southpaw Ranger Suarez prepares to start for Philadelphia. Dairon Blanco will fill the opening in left field and bat eighth.

DeJong isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

After going 2-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's win, DeJong will get a breather Saturday. Maikel Garcia will get the starting nod at the hot corner and bat leadoff.

Benintendi isn't in the White Sox's lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

The lefty-hitting Benintendi will take a seat Saturday as southpaw Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit. Corey Julks will get the starting nod in left field instead and bat leadoff.