MLB Player News

Miggy’s playing days are drawing to a close, but the Tigers are making sure to keep the future Hall of Famer around for his wealth of baseball expertise and guidance. The 40-year-old is sitting on 511 home runs and 3,170 hits going into the final weekend of his playing career.

Nasim Nuñez has replaced him at shortstop against the Marlins, but he’s batting ninth. Abrams had been set to lead off, so now everyone has moved up one spot in his absence.

Edwards came off the bench the last two games, going 2-for-2 with a double and a steal last night. We’re not sure what the Marlins are trying to do here with one of their key players, but we’re guessing Edwards isn’t quite 100 percent after returning from back soreness last week. Because if he is 100 percent and they just didn’t start him three games in a row anyway, that would be criminal.

Gomber will face the Cubs tonight in his first start in eight days.

Gordon was lit up for seven runs in 3 1/3 innings by the Tigers in a start Wednesday. He’s 0-6 with an 8.65 ERA in eight starts for the Rockies this season.

Albies is working out and hitting, but he’s still dealing with soreness, particularly when he tries to hit left-handed. It’s unclear if the switch-hitter is considering trying to return as a right-handed batter only. It sounds like the Braves would let him try it if he wants. It’s typically been far and away his better side anyway. He’s even gone 5-for-14 with three homers on the very rare occasions when he has hit right-handed against a righty.

Skubal was hit on the glove hand by a liner during Thursday’s game. He’s currently lined up to pitch Sept. 18, 24 and 29, with the last of those being the season finale. There’s a good chance he’ll be scratched from that one unless it proves playoff relevant.

Martinez is currently in a 3-for-25 slump. Also likely factoring in here is that he’s 3-for-19 with no extra-base hits and 10 strikeouts lifetime versus Nola. Plus, the Mets’ defense is quite obviously improved with Jesse Winker and DH and Tyrone Taylor starting in the outfield. Martinez should be back in the lineup against Kolby Allard on Saturday.

Schwarber left Tuesday’s game with the elbow injury sustained during an awkward slide.

Realmuto last played a week ago, when he suffered a knee contusion that cost him five games. He’s batting fifth tonight.

Melendez had easily his best month of the year in August, hitting .311/.363/.581, but he’s cooled considerably since, starting off 4-for-31 this month. That’s apparently why he’s sitting in favor of Robbie Grossman, Tommy Pham and Hunter Renfroe today, unless there’s an injury the team has yet to make anyone aware of.