MLB Player News

Nunez (forearm) is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Nunez made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and threw a scoreless inning. He's flying to meet the Mets for their road trip in San Diego and is set to be activated, assuming he can get through another throwing session without issue.

Miller is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Rays at Dodger Stadium.

At least while Tyler Glasnow (elbow) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (tricep) are on the injured list, the Dodgers are opting to keep Miller in the rotation as their No. 5 starter over Justin Wrobleski, who was optioned to Triple-A over the weekend. Miller returned from Triple-A to make his first start for the Dodgers since July 9 this past Saturday, when he took a loss to the Cardinals. The command and control problems that plagued Miller when he was up with the Dodgers earlier this season reared their head again in St. Louis, as he was charged with four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while also throwing four wild pitches. Even with a relatively favorable matchup on tap against the Rays at home, Miller's recent form makes it difficult to stream him with much confidence.

Castro was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right thumb Thursday and will miss the remainder of the season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Castro has spent the entire season in the minors, although injuries limited him to playing just 20 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, during which he slashed .211/.282/.310 with seven RBI across 78 plate appearances. It's unclear if he will be ready to go for the start of spring training in 2025.

Tatis (thigh) ran sprints on the field ahead of Thursday's game against the Mets, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Tatis said afterward that he was only running at about 70 percent, but it's still a significant milestone, as it's the first time he's done any sort of running since landing on the IL with a strained thigh in June. The 25-year-old still needs time to ramp up the intensity before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, but he remains on track to return to the Padres at some point in September.

Martinez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game versus San Diego.

Martinez will take a seat for Thursday's series opener after going 2-for-12 with two home runs and six RBI during New York's previous series against the Orioles. His absence will allow Jesse Winker to serve as the Mets' designated hitter while batting fifth.

Marte isn't in the Mets' lineup Thursday versus the Padres.

Marte has recorded a hit in all three games he's played in since returning from the injured list Sunday, but he'll sit down for Thursday's contest while the Mets continue to ease him back into action. Jeff McNeil will handle right field while Jose Iglesias starts at the keystone.

Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Bader has come up hitless in 16 at-bats over his last seven games, and he'll now get a day off to regroup Thursday. Tyrone Taylor will get the starting nod in center field instead and bat ninth.

Wade isn't in the Padres' lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

After going 0-for-11 over his last four games while filling in for Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Wade will get a breather Thursday as Mason McCoy starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

Higashioka isn't in the Padres' lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Higashioka will get a chance to regroup Thursday after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Wednesday's contest. Luis Campusano will instead catch for right-hander Dylan Cease and bat eighth.

Soler (hamstring) ramped up his running Thursday and is looking likely to return to Atlanta's lineup Friday versus the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Soler hasn't started a game since tweaking his left hamstring last Wednesday, although he did draw a walk in a pinch-hit appearance Tuesday before being lifted for a pinch runner. The 32-year-old has already cranked four home runs in his first 15 games with Atlanta.