MLB Player News

Cabrera doubled off of Cal Quantrill in each of his first two at-bats in the ballgame, the first of which pushed him past Hank Aaron for 13th place on the all-time list with 625 two-baggers. He then doubled again his next trip to the dish and lined a sharp single to left field in the seventh. With the three-hit attack, Cabrera is now hitting .260/.324/.355 with four homers and 33 RBI on the season.

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.

Matt Vierling is playing third base tonight, so there was an opening for Malloy in the outfield. However, the team is going with the newly activated Wenceel Pérez there. Especially now that Pérez is back, Malloy is going to find time against right-handers very scarce. The rookie is 2-for-12 in two starts and four appearances off the bench since being recalled on Sept. 1.