MLB Player News
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Eli White LF | ATL
Braves' Eli White: Not starting Game 2
White isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
White went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly en route to a 7-1 victory over Miami in the afternoon game, and he'll get a chance to rest his legs during the nightcap. His absence will put Vidal Brujan in right field and seventh in the batting order.
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Nacho Alvarez Jr. 3B | ATL
Braves' Nacho Alvarez: Idle for nightcap
Alvarez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Miami.
After striking out in all four of his trips to the plate during Game 1, Alvarez will remain on the bench for the final half of Saturday's festivities. Luke Williams will get the nod to start at third base instead and bat eighth.
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Jacob Misiorowski SP | MIL
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski: Faces hitters Saturday
Misiorowski (tibia) threw roughly 60 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Saturday, Sophia Minnaert of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin reports.
Saturday marks the first time Misiorowski has faced live hitters since he landed on the injured list Sunday with a bruised tibia. The Brewers haven't planned out next steps for the righty flamethrower, but he seems to still be on track for a return to the rotation when eligible Friday.
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James McCann C | ARI
Diamondbacks' James McCann: Getting breather Saturday
McCann isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Colorado.
McCann will get a day to clear his head Saturday after going just 1-for-17 with a walk and five strikeouts over his last six games. Jose Herrera will catch instead for starter Eduardo Rodriguez and bat ninth.
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Casey Kelly SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Casey Kelly: Back in minors
The Diamondbacks optioned Kelly to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Kelly pitched 1.2 scoreless innings over two appearances during his stint with the D-backs, but a need for fresh arms will cause him to head back to Triple-A in favor of Juan Burgos. Kelly owns a 5.82 ERA and 1.71 WHIP through 85 innings at Reno this season, but his strong MLB outings could keep him in consideration for a return to Arizona at some point.
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Juan Burgos RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Juan Burgos: Recalled to majors
The Diamondbacks recalled Burgos from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Since joining the Diamondbacks organization via the Eugenio Suarez trade, Burgos has given up two earned runs over 3.1 innings at Triple-A Reno. He'll now join Arizona's bullpen for the first time to provide a fresh middle-relief arm, taking the place of Casey Kelly.
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Nick Castellanos RF | SD
Phillies' Nick Castellanos: Getting Saturday off
Castellanos isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Castellanos will receive a rare day off Saturday after going 6-for-27 with a homer, two RBI and seven runs scored through the first seven games of August. While he sits, Brandon Marsh, Harrison Bader and Max Kepler will make up the Phillies' outfield trio.
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Victor Scott II CF | STL
Cardinals' Victor Scott: Riding pine Saturday
Scott isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Scott will sit down for a second consecutive game Saturday after going 3-for-18 with seven strikeouts through his first six games of August. Lars Nootbaar will take his place in center field and bat fifth against right-hander Colin Rea.
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Ronny Mauricio 2B | NYM
Mets' Ronny Mauricio: Idle Saturday
Mauricio isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.
Mauricio will pick out a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-10 with two walks and four strikeouts to begin the month of August. While he sits, Mark Vientos will start at the hot corner with Starling Marte working as the DH.