MLB Player News

Kim was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus Oakland due to abdominal discomfort, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and Kim is undergoing testing to determine whether the issue is internal or muscular. The second baseman should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Miller will start Sunday's game against the Mariners, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Miller will make his first start since 2019 as he serves as an opener for the series finale in Seattle. The veteran right-hander has a 2.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB across 36 frames this season and should cover an inning or two Sunday. Ryan Yarbrough and Gavin Stone are poised to follow Miller as Los Angeles' bulk pitchers, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

Kim was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Athletics for unspecified reasons.

Kim was penciled in to start at second base and bat leadoff Sunday, per usual, but the Padres released an updated lineup that excludes him. Assuming the 27-year-old is dealing with an injury, the team should provide more information in the near future. Matthew Batten will shift to the keystone while Eguy Rosario starts at third base. Jurickson Profar is now batting atop the order.

Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle.

The Dodgers clinched the NL West title Saturday, so Freeman will receive his first day off of the season. The veteran first baseman has taken a small step back at the plate through 14 games in September with a .302/.403/.434 slash line, though his .983 OPS for the campaign still has him in the thick of the race for NL MVP.

Betts is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Mariners.

Betts will get the day off after the Dodgers clinched the division Saturday. This will be just the seventh game the 30-year-old does not play in if he does not come off the bench. Kolten Wong will start at second base, and Chris Taylor will hit in the MVP candidate's usual leadoff spot.

Yepez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Yepez was up with the Cardinals early in the season but has been at Triple-A since early June. The 25-year-old has a .664 OPS in 46 big-league plate appearances this year, though he was better for Memphis with a .255/.323/.413 slash line in 86 games.

Winn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Winn started the previous seven games and will receive a day off after going 4-for-21 during that span. Tommy Edman will shift to shortstop while Juniel Querecuto starts at the keystone Sunday.

Willingham was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Willingham joined the Nationals on Sept. 1 for his latest stint in the majors, and he had a 3.48 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB over 10.1 innings during his time with the big club. His overall numbers in the majors this year are much worse with 18 earned runs allowed in 24.1 frames.

Abbott was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Abbott was sent to Rochester on Aug. 20 but will rejoin the Nationals after spending the past few weeks in the minors. The right-hander has a 7.48 ERA across 27.2 frames in the big leagues this season, so he's likely to fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

Wiemer was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Wiemer operated as Milwaukee's primary center fielder earlier this season, but he's worked in a reserve role of late and has a .483 OPS in 61 at-bats since the start of August. Blake Perkins (oblique) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.