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

The Mets will send southpaw Sean Manaea to the mound to start Saturday, so the lefty-hitting Frazier will step out of the lineup. Nick Loftin will instead start at the keystone and bat third.

Pasquantino isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Mets.

Pasquantino will get a day off after tallying seven hits in 12 at-bats alongside eight RBI across his last three games. Salvador Perez will fill the void at first base, allowing Freddy Fermin to start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Kirk is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

Kirk is tied for seventh among catchers with 50 plate appearances, but he is hitting just .133, due in large part to a .162 BABIP. Brian Serven is starting behind the dish in this one, and meanwhile, Danny Jansen (wrist) has two rehab games under his belt with Triple-A Buffalo.

Turner is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

This will be Turner's third day out of the lineup thus far this season, as the Jays look to keep the veteran fresh. He is hitting .350 with one home run, seven runs and five RBI in 40 at-bats. Daniel Vogelbach is starting at designated hitter and batting cleanup against righty Dakota Hudson.

Laureano isn't in the Guardians' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Laureano went 1-for-3 with a run scored during the Guardians' last game Wednesday and could still see playing time during the nightcap Saturday. Steven Kwan, Tyler Freeman and Will Brennan will start across the outfield to begin Game 1, and Estevan Florial will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter.

Espino was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Espino gave up four earned runs on six hits, including two home runs, and a walk in 2.2 innings Friday against the Rockies, so he wouldn't have been available over the rest of the weekend anyway, and his poor performance could have punched his ticket to the minors. Yariel Rodriguez was called up to make his big-league debut in a corresponding move.

Bichette went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

A couple games after launching his first homer of 2024, Bichette nabbed his first steal. The shortstop has hit safely in six straight games, batting .304 (7-for-23) during that stretch with a 3:5 BB:K and three doubles in addition to Tuesday's long ball.

Kiner-Falefa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Getting the start at third base and batting eighth, Kiner-Falefa took Tyler Kinley deep in the ninth inning, although the Blue Jays were in a 12-2 hole at the time. The utility player has already made appearances in six games at second base and eight games at the hot corner, batting .306 (11-for-36) through 13 contests with one homer, one steal, three RBI and four runs.

Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Stanton will get a breather after recording a hit in each of the Yankees' last five games, going 8-for-19 with three homers and seven RBI in that span. He'll likely return to the lineup for Game 2, but in the meantime Aaron Judge will fill in as New York's DH, allowing Trent Grisham to start in center field.

Gil will be available out of the bullpen for Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Per manager Aaron Boone, Gil would likely start Monday's game in Toronto if he doesn't pitch Saturday, but if he is used, he would slot back into the rotation Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Gil is available either for length or a big spot, so he could pick up a win or even a save during the twin bill. Nestor Cortes will start Sunday against Cleveland.