MLB Player News

Amador is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Amador has an .823 OPS with two doubles, three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs through 17 games in September but will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Mickey Moniak will serve as the designated hitter while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston start across the outfield.

Tovar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Tovar started the previous three games but will receive a day off Tuesday after going 2-for-8 with a double, a stolen base and two runs during that span. Cole Carrigg is filling in at shortstop while Troy Johnston and Zac Veen pick up starts in the outfield.

Collins is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

It marks the third time over the last four games that Collins has been out of the lineup, as he could be slipping into a reserve role. Nick Loftin will cover left field for the Royals in Tuesday's series opener.

White underwent Lisfranc surgery on his right foot Tuesday.

White hasn't played in nearly two weeks, and the decision was made to have surgery after consultations. There's no word on how long his rehab will take, but White's season is over and there's a decent chance he's non-tendered this winter.

Karros (back) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

The 24-year-old was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to back spasms, but he's good to go after Monday's team off day. Karros returned from a concussion in early September and has a .214/.298/.429 slash line with two homers and four RBI in 11 games since coming off the IL.

Saggese will start at third base and will bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Saggese was out of the lineup for the Cardinals' first two games upon his promotion in late August, but since then he's made 20 consecutive starts. He was swinging a hot bat initially after being recalled from Triple-A Memphis, but the 24-year-old has since cooled off, going 7-for-41 (.171) over his last 11 games.

Mangum is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals.

Mangum's playing time has slipped a bit of late, as this will be his third time on the bench over the Pirates' last five contests. Ronny Simon is in right field and will bat seventh for Pittsburgh.

Gonzales is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Cardinals.

Gonzales is receiving a routine day off after starting each of the past four games. Jacob Gonzalez will cover third base for the Pirates in Tuesday's series opener.

Fraley elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fraley was removed from the Rays' 40-man roster this past weekend, and he's chosen not to accept an outright assignment after clearing waivers. The 31-year-old will get a head start on free agency after slashing .216/.289/.364 with two home runs in 31 games for the Rays this season.

Scherzer won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Orioles since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

The right-hander had been lined up to potentially make two starts during the final week of the regular season, but Tuesday's postponement likely means Toronto will have to go in a different direction Sunday against Cincinnati. The game is being made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, with Scherzer likely to start one of those contests. The 42-year-old has a 4.26 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 40:20 K:BB across 50.2 innings since returning from back and thumb injuries in late July.