MLB Player News

The Giants placed Verlander on the paternity list Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Verlander will be away from the team temporarily for personal reasons, but he should be back to make his regularly scheduled turn in the rotation that's set for Tuesday against Miami. Brett Wisely was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

Fitzgerald is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Red Sox on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Fitzgerald will be out of the lineup for a second straight game and the third time in the Giants' last five contests while Christian Koss starts at second base and bats ninth. Fitzgerald has struggled at the plate in June, having gone 7-for-49 (.143) with two steals, two RBI and a 29.8 percent strikeout rate.

Smith is not in San Francisco's starting lineup against Boston on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Smith will take a seat after going 1-for-10 with one RBI and four strikeouts during the Giants' three-game home series against the Guardians earlier this week. Wilmer Flores will start at first base and bat in the cleanup spot.

The Dodgers optioned Little to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

After throwing two innings in his MLB debut Thursday, Little will return to Triple-A so the Dodgers can add a fresh arm to the bullpen in Will Klein. The 27-year-old owns a 2.20 ERA and a 33:14 K:BB over 32.2 innings with Oklahoma City.

The Dodgers recalled Klein from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Klein will make his Dodgers debut if he gets into a game, as Los Angeles acquired him via a June 2 trade and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. He's posted a 5.06 ERA and a 12:1 K:BB in six outings with Oklahoma City and will take Jack Little's spot on the active roster.

Muncy is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Nationals on Friday.

With the Nationals sending southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the mound, the lefty-hitting Muncy will begin Friday's game on the bench while Miguel Rojas starts at third base and bats ninth. Muncy has slashed .314/.463/.549 with two steals, three home runs and seven RBI in 67 plate appearances since the beginning of June.

Freeman isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

An 0-for-3 performance Thursday broke up Freeman's modest four-game hitting streak, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench while Enrique Hernandez starts at first base during Friday's series opener.

Feltner (back) is expected to go three innings in a start Saturday with Triple-A Albuquerque, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

It'll be Feltner's second start of his rehab stint, and he's hoping to throw three innings Saturday after completing just 1.2 frames Monday with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rockies. Feltner has been sidelined since late April and becomes eligible for reinstatement June 28, though he'll need a few more starts to get fully stretched out.

Arenado isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Cincinnati, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Arenado will get a chance to catch his breath after playing both games of Thursday's doubleheader, during which he went 3-for-9 while hitting his 350th career home run. Nolan Gorman will fill in at the hot corner and bat fourth for the Cardinals.

Contreras isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Contreras will get a chance to rest Friday after going 2-for-10 with three walks, five RBI and three runs scored in St. Louis' last series against the White Sox. Alec Burleson will fill the void at first base, opening up right field for Jordan Walker.