MLB Player News

Vaughn is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Jake Lamb will get the start in left field for the first half of the twin bill.

Rizzo (back) was participating in drills ahead of Monday's game against the Padres, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo was participating in agility/running work in the outfield Monday, and he later started taking grounders at first base. The 31-year-old has missed the last five games due to back stiffness, but he could return to game action Monday if he feels good after his pregame warmups.

Votto (thumb) was playing catch on the field ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Votto progressed to taking grounders May 22, and the first baseman continues to participate in activities as he recovers from his thumb injury. The 37-year-old has been on the injured list since May 7 due to a fractured left thumb, and his return date isn't yet clear.

France went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over Texas.

France doubled in a run in the first inning and then brought home a pair with a single in the third. It was his first multi-RBI game since April 22 and he picked up his second extra-base hit since returning from an IL stint May 24. He's slashing .252/.346/.381 with 19 RBI this season.

Naylor went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Naylor provided all the offense Cleveland was able to muster in this one, as he took Ross Stripling deep in the fifth inning for his fifth long ball of the campaign. The right fielder is trying to bounce back from an ugly stretch, as he entered this game with just one hit over his previous 16 at-bats.

Kirilloff went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Kansas City.

Despite a productive day at the plate, Kirilloff didn't get involved in any run-scoring plays. He produced three of Minnesota's five hits in the game, although the team also drew seven walks. The outfielder is slashing .256/.289/.474 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored and no stolen bases in 83 plate appearances this year. He's mainly hitting between third and fifth in the order, which should put him in a good position to get involved on offense.

Alonso (hand) is expected to be activated from the injured list for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, or Monday should the game be postponed, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

The 26-year-old didn't return from the injured list when first eligible Saturday, but he should be back in the lineup a day or two later. Alonso has been taking grounders and hitting off a pitching machine over the past few days and won't require a rehab assignment given his short time on the shelf.

White (hip) resumed taking swings this weekend but isn't ready for a rehab assignment, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old resumed baseball activities Thursday and has progressed to making swings, but he needs to ramp up his work a bit more before embarking on a rehab assignment. White doesn't have an official timeline for his return but shouldn't be expected to be activated until at least the second week of June.

Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Cronenworth will get a rare day off. Newly recalled Tucupita Marcano will get the start at the keystone.

Wade went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.

Wade pinch hit for Wilmer Flores in the seventh inning and the former stayed in the game at first base after singling, stealing second and scoring in the plate appearance. The 27-year-old Wade is 5-for-15 with a double, a stolen base, one RBI and three runs scored in seven games this season. He's likely to split time with Flores at first base while Brandon Belt (oblique) is out.