MLB Player News

Frazier is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres.

Frazier will take a seat after he went 0-for-2 in the team's 11-8 loss in the series opener Friday. Nick Loftin will draw the start at second base and bat sixth against San Diego.

Lopez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Brewers.

Lopez will take a seat as Chicago faces left-hander Robert Gasser on the mound Saturday. Danny Mendick will slide over to second base while Lenyn Sosa enters the lineup at third base and bats sixth against Milwaukee.

Vaughn is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Brewers.

Vaughn will remain on the bench for a second game in a row Saturday. Gavin Sheets will draw another start at first base and bat fifth against Milwaukee.

Mullins is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Tampa Bay.

Mullins will get a breather after going 1-for-12 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored while starting the last four games. Colton Cowser will slide over to center field while Kyle Stowers enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth against the Rays.

Westburg (hand) will draw the start at third base and bat seventh Saturday versus the Rays.

Westburg will make his return to the lineup after missing two games with a hand injury following a hit-by-pitch Tuesday against Boston. The 25-year-old currently owns a five-game hit streak, batting .444 with a homer, two doubles, five RBI and four runs scored over that stretch.

McCormick is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Twins.

McCormick will head to the bench after he went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Friday's 6-1 loss to Minnesota. Mauricio Dubon will take over in left field and bat seventh Saturday.

Singleton is not in the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota.

Singleton will head to the bench after he went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 6-1 loss. Jose Abreu will replace him at first base and bat eighth against the Twins.

Diaz is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Twins.

Diaz will get a day off after he went 0-for-3 in Friday's 6-1 loss to Minnesota. Victor Caratini will handle the catching duties while batting ninth.

Julien is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Astros.

Julien will head to the bench as Minnesota takes on southpaw Framber Valdez. Kyle Farmer will draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus Houston.

Robert (hip) will serve as the designated hitter in a rehab game Sunday with Triple-A Charlotte and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Even with the positive news, manager Pedro Grifol cautioned that Robert won't return from the IL as an everyday player and will need a scheduled day off between every 2-to-4 games. Robert has appeared in three games with Charlotte to date, going 1-for-12 with a home run and five strikeouts.