MLB Player News

Kim told reporters Saturday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Kim has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation. His rehab was repeatedly stalled as he continued to feel discomfort in his right shoulder, and it was decided Saturday that he would be pulled from his recovery program, per Cassavell. For now, it's unclear whether Kim's procedure will have a recovery timeline that would allow him to return for the start of spring training or if he might miss the start of the 2025 regular season. The 28-year-old infielder ends the year with a slash line of .233/.330/.370 with 22 stolen bases, 11 home runs and 47 RBI across 470 plate appearances.

Kilian will start Sunday's game against the Reds, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Kilian allowed six runs (five earned) over 5.2 innings during his season debut Monday, but the Cubs will give him the ball to start their final game of the 2024 season. The 27-year-old righty has been solid in Triple-A to the tune of a 3.22 ERA, but his 11.28 career ERA in the big leagues makes him an unappealing streaming option.

The Padres pulled Kim (shoulder) off his recovery program Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Kim has been on the injured list since mid-August due to right shoulder inflammation. Despite spending more than a month on the IL, he's made little progress in his ability to throw the ball and will now shift his focus to getting ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. He'll close the book on 2024 with a .233/.330/.370 slash line alongside 47 RBI and 22 stolen bases across 121 games.

Doyle isn't in Colorado's lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Doyle will stay put in the Rockies' dugout to begin Saturday's contest after going 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base during Friday's loss. While he sits, Nolan Jones, Sam Hilliard and Jake Cave will start across the outfield.

Rodgers was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Dodgers due to left hamstring soreness.

Rodgers missed two games earlier in the week due to left hamstring problems before returning to action Friday, and his injury will now cause him to sit down once again. Aaron Schunk will fill in as Colorado's second baseman and may be in line for another start Sunday if Rodgers is unable to play in the season finale.

Frelick was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left hip Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

The Brewers believe Frelick was able to avoid any structural damage as a result of his collision with the wall in right field Friday, so the 24-year-old will avoid the injured list for now and remain eligible to play in the NL Wild Card Series. Isaac Collins will start in left field Saturday, though Blake Perkins figures to take on the majority of Frelick's reps.

Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Mets.

Milwaukee will face a left-handed starter for the second straight game Saturday, so the left-handed bat of Bauers will stay put in the dugout for the second time in a row. Gary Sanchez will fill in as the Brewers' DH and bat sixth.

Turang isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

The Brewers will match up against left-hander Jose Quintana, and the lefty-hitting Turang will take a seat for the team's penultimate regular-season game. Andruw Monasterio will replace him at second base and bat ninth.

Winker isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday versus the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Winker will get a chance to clear his head Saturday after going 0-for-15 across his past seven games. His absence will move Francisco Lindor into the DH spot, opening up shortstop for Luisangel Acuna.

Taylor isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

After going 0-for-4 against his former team Friday, Taylor will take a seat on the bench Saturday while Harrison Bader patrols center field, batting eighth.