MLB Player News

Merrill is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Merrill's streak of 61 consecutive starts comes to an end Saturday, as the rookie yields to Bryce Johnson in center field. Merrill has an outstanding .290/.322/.486 slash line across 450 plate appearances.

Higashioka is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Higashioka has one hit in his last 14 at-bats and will get the night off Saturday to clear his head. In his place, Luis Campusano will catch and bat eighth.

Stallings is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego.

Stallings will move to the bench for 22-year-old Drew Romo's MLB debut Saturday. With Elias Diaz out of the picture in Colorado, Stallings and Romo are slated to share catching duties during the closing weeks of the regular season.

Black is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Black had started three of the Brewers' previous four games at DH, but he'll yield to William Contreras at the position Saturday while Gary Sanchez catches. Since being called up Monday, Black is 1-for-11 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Hoskins is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Hoskins will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts across his last two games. Jake Bauers will play first base while William Contreras serves as the DH.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Hernandez is absent from the starting nine for the first time since the All-Star break, as he gets what appears to be a well-earned rest day. He's 18-for-57 (.316) with four homers and two stolen bases in August. Andy Pages will patrol left field Saturday.

Ruiz is absent from Saturday's lineup against Philadelphia.

Ruiz will get a breather Saturday after going 3-for-8 with two solo home runs in the first two games of the series. Riley Adams will start behind home plate and bat seventh.

Tena is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Tena will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout with the Phillies sending southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the mound. Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base and bat sixth.

The Nationals placed Garcia on the bereavement list Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Garcia will now miss a minimum of three games. In 56 appearances this season, Garcia has recorded 11 holds with a 4.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 45 innings.

The Nationals placed Law on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a right elbow flexor strain, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Law has not allowed a run over his last six outings, and across 61 appearances this season he has a 2.85 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 75.2 innings. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but he will get an MRI on Monday to determine how long his stint on the IL will be, per Nusbaum. With Robert Garcia going on the bereavement list, the Nationals promoted Joe La Sorsa and Joan Adon in corresponding moves.