MLB Player News

Bae went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

The 23-year-old sent a Nick Pivetta offering the other way in the second inning and just sliced it over the Green Monster, giving Roansy Contreras and the Pirates' bullpen all the run support they would need. Bae is just 3-for-14 (.214) through four games, but he's got a double and two steals in addition to Tuesday's production, and as long as he's getting consistent playing time between second base and center field, his speed and developing power should give him some fantasy value.

Rojas batted leadoff and went 3-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-6 win over San Diego.

The Diamondbacks' offense came alive for the first time this season, with most of the production coming in the final four innings Tuesday when Arizona scored seven runs. Much of it can be chalked up to small ball, including Rojas' perfectly-executed slide into home on a double steal. Those were two of five stolen bases for Arizona. Rojas has shared third base with Evan Longoria, getting starts against right-handers. After an off-day, the D-backs return to action Thursday against the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May.

Hoerner went 3-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Reds.

Hoerner set the table as the leadoff hitter in the offensive outburst, and the second baseman is now batting .292 through five games with six runs scored. As long as Hoerner sits atop the order and stays hot at the plate, he should be able to score plenty of runs. He's also a threat to run, which makes him an appealing fantasy option in most formats.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said prior to Tuesday's game against the Rockies that Vargas is dealing with soreness in his right thumb, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Roberts said that Vargas can swing the bat, but he's feeling discomfort when throwing the baseball. The rookie infielder is out of the lineup Tuesday, and with the Dodgers having a day off on Wednesday, he'll be re-evaluated before Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Vargas (thumb) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rockies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Vargas was hit in his right thumb Monday, and while he was able to stay in the game, the Dodgers will give the 23-year-old at least a day off to recover. Mookie Betts starts at second base, and Jason Heyward will hit ninth and play right field.

Gorman is out of the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

The lefty-hitting Gorman is off to a rocking start this season, but Juan Yepez will take a turn at designated hitter Tuesday with Atlanta throwing left-hander Dylan Dodd.

Donovan is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

St. Louis will go righty-heavy in this one with Atlanta throwing left-hander Dylan Dodd. Taylor Motter is playing second base and hitting ninth.

Garcia is not in the Nationals' starting lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

Michael Chavis will play second base and bat sixth versus the Rays and left-hander Josh Fleming while Lane Thomas leads off. Garcia has gone 1-for-14 (.071) to open the 2023 regular season.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

Atlanta homered three times in the first two innings off Jake Woodford, with Albies hitting a rainbow that just carried over the wall in right field. It was the first long ball of 2023 for the switch-hitting second baseman, but he's enjoyed a solid start at the plate by going 5-for-16 (.313) through four games.

Kim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Kim failed to reach base his first three times to the plate, but he got another chance in the ninth inning after David Dahl tied the score with a pinch-hit homer. Kim then played the hero, slugging a walkoff solo shot to left field. The homer accounted for Kim's first RBI of the season, though he's reached base efficiently so far, collecting five hits (including two doubles) and a walk through 14 plate appearances.