MLB Player News

Rojas isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Rojas has gone 2-for-8 with two RBI since returning from the injured list Wednesday, and he'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Nick Ahmed starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

After going 1-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored during Friday's victory, Smith will give way to Austin Barnes behind the plate.

The Rockies designated Shreve for assignment Saturday.

In the span of just five days, Shreve has signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies, been selected to the MLB roster, and lost his spot on the 40-man after making one appearance with Colorado. The 34-year-old owns a 2.65 ERA and 0.85 WHIP through 34 Triple-A innings, which could potentially help him draw interest on the waiver wire from bullpen-needy teams.

The Rockies selected Hudson's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of his start Saturday versus Atlanta.

Hudson will come up from the minors to fill the hole in the Rockies' rotation left by Ryan Feltner (shoulder), who landed on the injured list Thursday. The 29-year-old Hudson owns a 5.84 ERA through 86.1 innings in the majors this season, and he'll have the disadvantage of pitching in Coors Field during his first start back in the big leagues. Chasen Shreve was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

After catching four consecutive games, Realmuto will give way to Garrett Stubbs behind the dish Saturday. During that four-game stretch, Realmuto went 2-for-15 with a double and a solo homer.

The Reds optioned Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

The move makes room on the 26-man roster for the reinstatement of right-hander Emilio Pagan (lat) from the 60-day injured list. Zulueta made five major-league outings since being recalled from Louisville on July 30, posting a 4.05 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 6.2 innings. Across 29 outings in Triple-A this season, Zulueta has recorded two saves with a 2.18 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 41.1 innings.

The Reds reinstated Pagan (lat) from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

After three rehab outings, Pagan was given the green light to rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen. To make room for Pagan on the 26-man active roster, the Reds optioned right-hander Yosver Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville. Pagan turned in a 4.43 ERA and 1.38 WHIP while striking out 26 over 20.1 innings in 22 appearances before landing on the IL on June 9 with a right lat strain.

Herrera has been out of the lineup for Triple-A Memphis due to a left shoulder sprain, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Herrera has not played for Memphis since Aug. 4 against Durham. Since being activated from the 10-day injured list July 12, he's slashing .275/.431/.425 with 11 walks, one home run and four RBI across 51 minor-league plate appearances. It's not clear if the 24-year-old catcher will need another stint on the IL.

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

Saturday marks the second time in three games that Thomas will begin the contest in the dugout. He went 0-for-2 with one walk in Friday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia. Jake McCarthy will start in center field and bat sixth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.

Bauers is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

Despite Cincinnati sending right-hander Nick Martinez to the mound, the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout. Rhys Hoskins will shift to first base while Gary Sanchez serves as the designated hitter.