MLB Player News

Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

With the Guardians' playoff seeding set after the team clinched the AL Central title Saturday, Ramirez will rest for the regular-season finale. Daniel Schneemann will start at third base and bat eighth against lefty Daniel Lynch.

Smith is absent from the lineup for Sunday's contest in San Francisco.

Smith will get a little extra rest as the Dodgers head into postseason action. Hunter Feduccia will do the catching in Sunday's regular-season finale.

Moreno (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and will bat third in Sunday's game versus the Padres.

Moreno is nursing a hamstring injury that first cropped up during Friday's contest, but he'll attempt to play through the injury. The 26-year-old Moreno is also trying to win the National League batting title, as he'll enter play Sunday with a one-point edge over Luis Arraez (ankle).

The Red Sox recalled Olds from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Olds will return to bolster the Boston bullpen on the final day of the regular season. The right-hander has made 13 appearances out of the Red Sox's bullpen this year in his first taste of the majors, posting an impressive 1.20 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 15 innings.

Merrill is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Diamondbacks.

Merrill will receive a little extra rest as the Padres gear up for postseason play. Jase Bowen will patrol center field and will be situated in the No. 9 spot in the Padres' batting order for Sunday's regular-season finale.

The Red Sox recalled Eaton from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Eaton will return to provide outfield depth for Game 162 of the regular season, though he seems unlikely to be on Boston's playoff roster. The 29-year-old has slashed just .146/.293/.250 with one home run and two steals in 58 major-league plate appearances this season.

Tatis is not in the lineup for Sunday's tilt versus the Diamondbacks.

It's the first day off since Aug. 12 for Tatis, who has been scorching-hot to close out the regular season in slashing .337/.413/.652 with eight home runs in September. Dustin Harris will play right field, and Jake Cronenworth will cover second base for the Padres in Sunday's finale.

Lara is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.

Lara will begin Sunday's festivities on the bench while Sal Frelick plays right field for the Brewers. The rookie outfielder has struggled down the stretch for Milwaukee, slashing only .188/.243/.203 in September.

The Red Sox reinstated Houck (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. He will start Boston's regular-season finale against the Cubs.

Houck will return to make a lone big-league appearance in 2026 on the final day of the regular season after completing his long recovery from hybrid UCL reconstruction surgery. The right-hander made four minor-league rehab appearances in September, most recently completing 3.1 innings on 42 pitches for Triple-A Durham on Sept. 19. Houck will likely be operating with a limited workload Sunday and may not work deep enough into his start to qualify for a win.

Contreras is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.

Contreras will be given an extra day of rest before the Brewers open up NLDS play next weekend. Gary Sanchez will do the catching in Sunday's regular-season finale.