MLB Player News

Muncy was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Nationals due to an illness.

Muncy was originally slated to start at third base but was removed from the starting nine a few hours before game time, with Enrique Hernandez penciled in at the hot corner in his place. Given that the reason for Muncy's scratch was deemed to be an illness, he should be considered day-to-day.

The Dodgers designated Thomas for assignment Saturday.

Thomas spent some time with the big-league club in late August but was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sept. 1. He'd been hitting well since his return to OKC, going 4-for-15 with three homers, four RBI and a stolen base over three games, but Los Angeles DFA'd him to make room on the 40-man roster for Bobby Miller (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list.

The Dodgers optioned Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Hurt has posted a 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 11 appearances spanning 12.1 innings since the All-Star break, but Los Angeles has opted to send him down to clear a spot on the active roster for Bobby Miller (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day IL. Given Hurt's recent contributions, there's a good chance he'll be back up with the Dodgers before the end of the regular season.

Rushing (undisclosed) was removed from the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's contest against the Nationals.

Los Angeles hasn't yet provided a reason for Rushing's removal, but that information should come shortly. Rushing had originally been slated to bat seventh as the DH. Instead, Teoscar Hernandez will move from left field to DH, and Alex Call will take Hernandez's spot in LF.

Muncy was a late scratch from the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game versus Washington for unspecified reasons.

Muncy was originally in Saturday's lineup, as was Dalton Rushing, but both players were scratched about two hours ahead of the start of the game. The Dodgers will presumably provide a reason for the change in short order. Enrique Hernandez is covering third base and batting ninth in Muncy's stead Saturday.

The Dodgers activated Miller (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Miller was placed on the IL near the end of spring training and began a minor-league rehab assignment in early August. Over seven games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, he posted a 3.86 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 14 innings. Six of those appearances came out of the bullpen, and that's expected to be Miller's role upon his return to the major-league club. To make room for Miller on the 40-man roster, Alek Thomas was designated for assignment, and to clear room on the active roster, Kyle Hurt was optioned to the minors.

Fermin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Fermin went 0-for-2 with a run scored Friday to snap what had been a modest four-game hitting streak, and he'll now get a chance to rest his legs while Bryan Torres starts at second base and bats leadoff.

Freeman cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Freeman has slashed just .247/.317/.314 across 288 plate appearances with the Rockies this season, and he'll likely play out the remainder of the season at Triple-A after passing through waivers unclaimed. His 40-man roster spot was filled by Vimael Machin, who was selected to the active roster Saturday.

The Rockies selected Machin's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

With Willi Castro (plantar fasciitis) moving to the injured list Saturday, Machin will join the parent club to bolster Colorado's infield depth. The 32-year-old has spent the entire season at Albuquerque, slashing .290/.371/.445 with 12 homers, 73 RBI and 61 runs scored across 488 plate appearances.

The Rockies placed Castro on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left heel inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.

Castro has sat out the Rockies' last three games while managing plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and he'll now officially remain out until at least next Saturday as he recovers. Vimael Machin will come up from Triple-A to replenish Colorado's infield depth, though Connor Norby and Ryan Ritter are more likely to benefit from additional playing time.