MLB Player News

Martinez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

After starting at DH in three consecutive games, Martinez will give way to Jesse Winker on Friday. Martinez is 3-for-21 (.143) with four RBI in September.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Sanchez will retreat to the bench Friday against lefty DJ Herz and the Nationals. Javier Sanoja, Cristian Pache and Griffin Conine fill the outfield from left to right.

Stowers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

The lefty-hitting Stowers will avoid a matchup with southpaw DJ Herz on Friday. Instead, Cristian Pache will make his third straight start in center field for the Marlins.

Walker is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Walker made six straight starts in right field, but he'll get the night off Friday. During those six starts, Walker went 3-for-20 (.150) with a solo home run. Brendan Donovan, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar will fill the outfield from left to right Friday.

Kelenic is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Despite having the platoon advantage against right-hander Landon Knack, Kelenic will take a seat for Friday's contest. In his place, Ramon Laureano will play left field and bat sixth. Kelenic is 5-for-19 (.263) with two homers and a stolen base in September.

Merrifield (foot) is batting ninth and playing second base Friday against the Dodgers.

Merrifield fractured his left foot Sept. 6 and missed five straight games, but he'll rejoin the starting nine in time for a four-game set against the Dodgers. Merrifield is slashing .243/.359/.342 in 34 games with Atlanta this season.

Marsh is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Marsh will dodge a same-hand matchup with lefty Jose Quintana on Friday. Weston Wilson, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos fill the outfield from left to right.

Schwarber (elbow) will DH and bat leadoff Friday against the Mets.

Schwarber was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to elbow pain stemming from an awkward dive back to first base on a pickoff Tuesday. All indications are that the injury is minor, and he's feeling well enough to play Friday. The 31-year-old has 35 home runs and a .868 OPS on the year.

Realmuto (knee) is catching and batting fifth Friday against the Mets.

Realmuto hasn't played since Sept. 6 after fouling a ball off his left knee and suffering a contusion. Before the injury, Realmuto had gone 6-for-13 with a homer and a stolen base during a brief four-game hitting streak.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

After catching four straight games, Ruiz will get some rest Friday. Instead, Drew Millas will form a battery with DJ Herz. Ruiz is 7-for-21 (.333) with five doubles in his last five games.