MLB Player News

Martinez underwent an MRI on his right shoulder Saturday that showed no structural damage, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Martinez experienced a drop in velocity during his past two appearances and was subsequently placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder inflammation. The righty received good news Saturday, however, and appears to have avoided a serious injury. Martinez is eligible to be activated from the IL on May 16, though it's not yet clear if he'll be ready to resume pitching in games at that point.

Ruiz is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Cincinnati.

Ruiz will get a rest to begin Saturday after starting each of Washington's past five contests and going 5-for-19 with no extra-base hits over that stretch. Riley Adams is starting behind the plate and batting eighth for the Nats on Saturday.

Marte is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Washington.

After a blistering stretch during which he batted .471 over eight games between April 20 and April 28, Marte has slowed down a bit of late, going just 2-for-16 across his last four games. The 23-year-old will take a seat to begin Saturday while Santiago Espinal gets a start at the hot corner for the Reds.

Lopez (ankle) is wearing a walking boot Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Lopez exited Friday's contest against the Athletics due to right ankle discomfort, and he's since undergone testing. De Nicola notes that Lopez and the Marlins are awaiting results of those tests before determining next steps. Javier Sanoja is starting at second base in Lopez's absence Saturday.

Kiner-Falefa (lower body) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego.

Kiner-Falefa will begin on the bench for a third consecutive contest as he continues do deal with a lower-body injury. It's not yet clear how much time the versatile veteran will miss, but at this point there's been no word of an extended absence. Jared Triolo will make a third straight start at shortstop in Kiner-Falefa's stead Saturday.

Busch isn't starting against the Brewers on Saturday.

Busch had a big game versus Milwaukee in the series opener Friday, lifting a grand slam in the 10-0 win. However, the lefty-hitting first baseman will take a seat Saturday with the Brewers sending southpaw Jose Quintana to the mound. In Busch's place Saturday, Justin Turner is starting at first base and batting fifth.

Sanchez has been removed from Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Sanchez was originally slated to start in right field and bat fifth, but Miami later updated its lineup with Sanchez no longer listed. Instead, Kyle Stowers has moved from left field to right field, while Ronny Simon is now starting in left. This will be the second straight day out of the lineup for Sanchez, though to this point there's been no indication that he's dealing with any sort of injury.

Sheets isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Pittsburgh.

The lefty-hitting Sheets will begin Saturday's game on the bench with Pittsburgh sending southpaw Bailey Falter to the mound. Sheets has just 10 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, going 2-for-10 with a double, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts. With Sheets out of the lineup, Luis Campusano -- who was called up from Triple-A earlier in the day -- is getting a turn at DH.

Hall (lat) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Hall has spent all season working his way back from a left lat strain that he suffered early in spring camp. He's now due to begin pitching in a competitive environment, though he will require a healthy amount of reps in the minors before being ready to come off the IL.

The Dodgers plan to recall Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

After signing a three-year deal with the Dodgers in the offseason, Kim was sent to Triple-A at the beginning of the year to work on his swing. Through 129 plate appearances, the 26-year-old has slashed .252/.328/.470 with five homers, 19 RBI and 22 runs scored while swiping 13 bags in 28 games. A corresponding move for Kim's promotion hasn't been announced yet, though it may signal a move to the injured list for Tommy Edman (ankle).