MLB Player News

Merrifield (foot) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Merrifield exited Friday's game after fouling a ball off his left foot and will get the night off Saturday. In his place, Luke Williams will play second base and bat ninth.

Beck isn't in the Rockies' lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Beck will get a day to collect himself Saturday after going 0-for-11 with eight strikeouts across his last four games. His absence will allow Jake Cave to pick up a start in right field while batting seventh.

The Marlins designated Kitchen for assignment Saturday.

While serving as the opener for Friday's game against the Phillies, Kitchen surrendered seven runs (six earned) over just two innings. He'll now be cast off the active and 40-man rosters, and a 3.35 ERA at Triple-A could attract attention from other organizations looking to boost their minor-league pitching depth.

Kim (shoulder) has resumed throwing across the diamond, but he's not yet doing so at 100 percent, per MLB.com.

Kim has made steady progress in recent days, as he began throwing across the diamond Wednesday and has been hitting at full capacity while taking batting practice with the team. It appears that being able to unleash throws from his position at full capacity will be the infielder's final obstacle to clear, and he may be able to return to the big club without needing a rehab assignment. Kim last saw game action Aug. 18, so his absence is approaching the three-week mark.

The Marlins optioned Maldonado to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.

Maldonado appeared in three games for the Marlins after being recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll now be sent back to the minors after surrendering three runs in one inning during Friday's blowout loss to the Phillies. Despite his 6.75 ERA through 16 MLB innings, there's still a chance the 26-year-old righty returns as bullpen depth down the stretch.

The Phillies selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

J.T. Realmuto suffered a knee injury Friday against the Marlins and Garcia will come up to provide depth behind the plate. If Realmuto is forced to miss time, Garcia would be in line to share catching duties with Garrett Stubbs. That said, Garcia hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2022 and is slashing .161/.215/.282 with Lehigh Valley this season.

The Marlins transferred Nardi (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday.

Nardi was initially deactivated Aug. 24, so his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old southpaw will close the book on 2024 with a 5.07 ERA and 1.25 WHIP alongside a 70:18 K:BB across 49.2 innings.

The Marlins placed Faucher on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder impingement.

Faucher has been one of the most reliable members of Miami's bullpen this season, posting a 3.19 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 53.2 innings while picking up six saves and 11 holds. Now that he's set to miss roughly two weeks, it's unclear who Miami will turn to in high-leverage situations, though Anthony Bender, John McMillon and Jesus Tinoco would seem to be the most likely candidates for ninth-inning work.

The Phillies recalled Castro (thumb) from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday and placed on the 60-day injured list, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Castro had already been ruled out for the season with a torn ligament in his right thumb, but his shift to the Phillies' 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Jose Cuas. The utility player didn't appear in a game for the Phillies in 2024 and slashed .211/.282/.310 in 78 plate appearances for Lehigh Valley before being shut down in August.

The Phillies claimed Cuas off waivers from Toronto and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Cuas was DFA'd by the Blue Jays on Thursday after allowing three runs in three innings spanning four appearances. The 30-year-old will get a fresh start with the Phillies, though he'll start out in the minors at Lehigh Valley.