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Lars Nootbaar was inserted into the starting lineup playing left field for the matchup between the Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks. Nootbaar looks to make an immediate impact at the plate and on defense as both clubs finalize their daily roster configurations. His presence in the outfield provides stability for the lineup during this stretch of National League regular-season action as Miami visits Chase Field in Phoenix.
Ketel Marte was named to the starting lineup at second base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their matchup against the Miami Marlins. Marte continues to lock down the middle of the infield for Arizona as the team navigates crucial late-season play while looking to maintain momentum. The Diamondbacks remain focused on securing victories despite fading National League wild-card postseason odds during this home series at Chase Field.
Center fielder Luis Robert expressed regret over how his injury-riddled tenure with the New York Mets unfolded after appearing in just 58 games due to a lumbar spine disc herniation. After being placed on waivers on Aug. 31 and claimed by the Baltimore Orioles to save the Mets $5 million, Robert landed right back on the injured list after just three games in Baltimore due to left hamstring discomfort. Despite the setback, the outfielder remains confident he will return to action.
Tomoyuki Sugano starts for the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game homestand against the San Diego Padres. Sugano holds a 12-9 record with a 5.30 ERA and earned the Rockies' lone win against San Diego this season back on April 22. However, he has struggled recently, going 1-5 with a 7.71 ERA over his last seven outings as Colorado fights to avoid 100 losses.
Casey Mize takes the mound for the San Diego Padres as they begin a four-game series against the struggling Colorado Rockies. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft was traded to San Diego from Detroit on August 3. Through his first seven games with the Padres, the right-hander has posted a 1-3 record and a 6.34 ERA as San Diego looks to extend a seven-game winning streak.
Dean Kremer takes the ball for the Minnesota Twins as they open a series at Target Field against the visiting New York Yankees. Kremer, who spent several seasons in the AL East with the Orioles before an early-August trade to the Twin Cities, has experienced a mixed season both before and after the deal. He faces Yankees right-hander Will Warren in the opening game of the series.
Left-handed pitcher David Peterson takes the mound against the Atlanta Braves and a lineup featuring Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim. Peterson has struggled historically against current Braves hitters, allowing a .318 wOBA and .347 xwOBA across 141 career head-to-head plate appearances. Known for higher pitch counts and inefficiency, Peterson seeks to navigate a familiar and aggressive Atlanta batting order at Wrigley Field.
Troy Melton gets the start for the Detroit Tigers in their road matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Melton carries an 8-4 record and an impressive 2.42 ERA into the contest. Over 18 appearances, he has recorded an 8.0 percent strikeout rate and 20.0 percent walk rate, facing off against Blue Jays right-hander José Soriano as Detroit looks to secure a victory.
José Soriano takes the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays as they host the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre. Soriano enters the matchup with a 12-7 record and a 3.48 ERA across 29 appearances, striking out 163.0 percent of batters with a 22.6 percent walk rate. He squares off in a pitching duel against Detroit right-hander Troy Melton as the Blue Jays continue their home stand.
Following reliever Edgardo Henríquez landing on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort, Bobby Miller was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Miller is eligible to return before his mandatory 15 days down because he replaces an injured player. He looks to rebound from a rough outing on Friday where he surrendered five runs in 1.2 innings against Sugar Land, with all five scoring on two home runs hit by the same batter.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day IL retroactive to September 8 after he aggravated his right biceps and left knee. Ohtani began ramping up baseball activities by hitting off a tee Tuesday in Los Angeles, marking his first hitting since his IL placement. Shut down from pitching for the year, he slumped to 6-for-52 before his injury but is eligible to return for the final five regular season games on September 23.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for his 27th start of 2026, remaining the lone Dodgers starting pitcher to stay active and in the rotation all year. Sitting at 172 innings, he needs just two frames to surpass his previous MLB regular-season high of 173.2 innings set in 2025. Yamamoto leads the majors with 6.62 innings per start and faces Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder in Cincinnati after striking out 10 in seven innings last week.
Outfielder Jesús Sánchez has been claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite raw power, Sánchez was unable to fully unlock his offensive potential during his stint in Toronto. The move opens a roster spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster while providing Arizona with an intriguing power-hitting option for their outfield depth as they adjust their major league roster.
Francisco Lindor is slotted as the starting shortstop and leadoff hitter in the New York Mets' starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field. Lindor remains the centerpiece of the Mets' infield setup as New York opens its home series. The veteran shortstop looks to spark the offense from the top of the batting order as the Mets begin their mid-September series against Baltimore.
Colt Keith was scratched from Monday's lineup against Toronto due to lingering left thumb soreness that may have flared up during the Tigers' weekend series against the Rockies. Hao-Yu Lee started at third base in his place, batting ninth. Keith is scheduled to undergo further medical evaluations to determine an exact recovery timeline, but the 25-year-old infielder is currently listed as day-to-day as Detroit assesses his availability moving forward.
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide bullpen reinforcement during a demanding stretch of 10 consecutive game days. Gervase last pitched Friday for Oklahoma City, securing a four-out save with four strikeouts. On the season, the 6-foot-10 right-hander owns a 4.56 ERA with five saves in Triple-A, alongside a strong 2.35 ERA across 7 2/3 innings over four previous major-league stints for Los Angeles this year, striking out eight batters.
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of their series opener against Cincinnati. The move comes just one day after Sheehan pitched six scoreless innings against Miami, allowing only one run across 11 2/3 innings with 15 strikeouts last week. Although performing well, Sheehan is currently outside the postseason rotation plans as the team manages bullpen depth, recalling Paul Gervase from Triple-A to provide an extra arm during an ongoing 10-game stretch.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Roki Sasaki threw a bullpen session Monday and remains under consideration to make Thursday's start against Cincinnati. Sasaki wore Dermabond on his right middle finger to protect against a recurrence of the blister that previously landed him on the 15-day injured list. While he came out of the session without setbacks, Roberts emphasized the team will avoid rushing him back prematurely, noting potential workload restrictions if he is cleared to pitch.
The Texas Rangers announced Rafe Perich as the winner of the Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year award. The 24-year-old switch-hitting corner infielder enjoyed a breakout campaign after being selected in the 7th round of the 2024 draft out of Lehigh. Playing primarily at third base between Hub City and Frisco, Perich slashed .315/.401/.586 with 27 home runs, 59 walks, and 104 strikeouts across 551 plate appearances, positioning himself for a potential late-season promotion to Round Rock.
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt drew scrutiny for his bullpen management during Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Twins. Vogt elected to leave rookie reliever Franco Aleman in the game during a four-run frame despite Aleman allowing multiple hits, a wild pitch, and hitting two batters before bringing in warm reliever Cantillo. Vogt must avoid similar bullpen miscalculations as Cleveland fights for a postseason spot.
