MLB Player News

McNeil (wrist) underwent surgery to repair a fractured bone in his right wrist on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The surgery was largely expected and usually carries a six-week recovery timeline, meaning McNeil should be ready for spring training. The 27-year-old finished fourth in the National League with a .318 batting average in 2019 and also recorded 23 home runs and 75 RBI over 133 games.

Kemp is starting in right field and batting first in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

With the Cubs eliminated from playoff contention and resting some regular players the past few games, Kemp has gotten an opportunity to play more often. For the season, the 27-year-old utility player is slashing .216/.296/.386 with a career-high eight home runs in 109 games split between Chicago and Houston.

Miller went 3-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice for Peoria of the Arizona Fall League on Saturday.

Miller entered the contest having gone 2-for-16 over his first four AFL games but broke out with the three-hit performance Saturday. The shortstop hit .285 with 12 homers for Double-A Amarillo this season.

Urias went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Urias knocked a solo home run off Robbie Ray in the fourth inning, and then added the run-scoring single in the sixth. The shortstop is up to four homers, 24 RBI and 27 runs scored in 70 games this year while producing a .226/.331/.330 slash line.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

Hoerner continued his strong start to his MLB career, as he's now slashing .296/.324/.465 through his first 18 games. The 22-year-old is making a compelling case for regular playing time in 2020, which could bump Addison Russell out of the picture in Chicago.

Dubon (chest) led off and went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a pair of runs scored in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Rockies.

The Giants underwent a youth movement Thursday, surrounding Evan Longoria and Kevin Pillar with a bunch of younger options, opening the door for Dubon to lead off. The 25-year-old did not disappoint in the elevated role, and he has performed well in his first season as a pro (.280/.316/.462 with four homers and three steals through 27 games). The start also confirms that the minor chest injury Dubon suffered Wednesday is not a concern as we head into the final series of the regular season.

Rosario is not in Thursday's lineup against the Marlins.

It appears to be a routine day off for Rosario, who has started the past 20 games, slashing .299/.333/.468 with three home runs and four steals over that stretch. Luis Guillorme is starting at shortstop in his place Thursday.

Hoerner is not in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.

The Cubs are trotting out mostly reserves for Thursday's series finale after getting eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday. Addison Russell is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh in place of Hoerner.

McNeil (wrist) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

This move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Dominic Smith (foot), who was activated from the 60-day IL on Thursday. According to Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record, McNeil will likely undergo surgery to repair his fractured right wrist Tuesday. The procedure typically carries a six-week recovery timeline, so he should be ready to go by the start of spring training.

Lux is not starting Thursday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Lux will head to the bench Thursday with a left-hander in Joey Lucchesi starting for the Padres. In his place, Max Muncy is starting at second base and hitting fourth.