MLB Player News

Tovar is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta.

Tovar is a combined 1-for-6 with two strikeouts through the first two games of the series against Atlanta. Colorado will give the 24-year-old a breather while Ryan Ritter handles shortstop and hits ninth Sunday.

House is out of the lineup for Sunday's affair with the Marlins.

Despite recording six RBI over his last three games, House will not start Sunday's matchup with Miami. Jorbit Vivas will man the hot corner and bat sixth for Washington.

Freeman started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

Freeman sent Shane Drohan's middle-middle fastball over the fence in left-center for his first home run of the season. He's started nine consecutive games, bouncing between second and third base while going 7-for-26 (.269 average) with one triple, one home run, two RBI and five runs scored during that stretch. Freeman should continue to have a fairly clear path to a near-everyday role while Josh Jung (calf) remains on the shelf.

Mack is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Nationals.

Mack has struggled at the plate in his last 15 games, slashing just .200/.265/.289 over 49 plate appearances. The 23-year-old will get a breather for the third game of a four-game set against Washington, with Brian Navarreto handling catching duties and batting ninth for Miami.

Hoskins (back) is feeling better but has not yet resumed baseball activity, MLB.com reports.

Hoskins landed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 19 with back tightness and is eligible to be activated when ready. Cleveland is getting by at first base with Nathaniel Lowe (against righties) and David Fry (against lefties).

Stowers is out of the lineup for Miami's matchup with Washington on Sunday.

Despite recording at least one base hit in four of his five games since returning from the IL, Stowers will sit out Sunday's game. Leo Jimenez will man first base and bat seventh for the Marlins.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.

Martinez gave the Guardians an early lead, belting a two-run homer in the second inning, and then singled in an insurance run in the bottom of the ninth. Chase DeLauter, who served as the designated hitter the last two days, is dealing with a nagging hamstring issue, which could open up playing time. Martinez is enjoying his best season in the majors, posting a .712 OPS along with 13 home runs, 48 RBI and 11 steals across 94 games and 341 plate appearances.

Fry started at first base and went 1-for-1 with a walk and a double in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Kansas City.

Fry was in the starting lineup for the first time since being recalled Aug. 19, slotting in at first base against a left-hander. He was eventually pinch hit for by Nathaniel Lowe against a right-handed reliever. Lowe remains the starter at first base, getting starts whenever the Guardians face a right-hander. Fry will remain the primary backup until Rhys Hoskins (back) comes off the injured list.

Sears tossed 2.2 scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. He allowed two hits and struck out one.

Sears allowed five runs in four innings in his MLB debut back on Aug. 23, but he looked much sharper in his second appearance. The lefty was impressive against a tough Los Angeles lineup, and he provided a bridge to former Dodger closer Kenley Jansen, who picked up a one-out win. Sears may not have a ton of fantasy value in long relief this year, but he could make a case for a 2027 rotation spot if he pitches well during his audition.

Adams is slated to start for the Rockies in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Adams will receive a second turn through the Colorado rotation after working four innings in a no-decision during his MLB debut Tuesday. Though he's a placeholder in the rotation for the injured Kyle Freeland (neck), Adams could make additional starts over the balance of the season if he acquits himself well.