MLB Player News

Shortstop Eduardo Escobar batted ninth for the Twins in Kansas City on Monday night. He didn't hit like he belonged there.

In fact, he hasn't hit like he belongs there for quite some time.

Escobar remained hot with a 3-for-3 performance that a double and RBI singles in the sixth and seventh innings. He added a walk as he reached base in all four plate appearances.

He is batting .394 (26-for-66) over his last 18 games with 14 RBI and 19 runs.

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas was back in Sunday's lineup against the White Sox, reports The Kansas City Star. Moustakas will hit third and play third base.

A hamstring injury had prevented Moustakas from playing in the last few games.

After leaving Saturday's game due to a bruised forearm, Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was back in the lineup Sunday, reports The Tampa Tribune. Longoria will hit third and play third base.

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria had to leave Saturday's game after sustaining a bruised right forearm, reports Fox Sports.

Longoria was 0 for 1 with one walk before leaving. He is considered day to day.

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas is again out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox with a hamstring ailment.

Moustakas has been absent four straight games after posting five multi-hit efforts in his previous nine games.

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas missed a third straight start Thursday against the Tigers due to a hamstring injury.

Moustakas is batting .333 (23 for 69) with five home runs, nine doubles, 19 RBI, 10 runs, nine walks and seven strikeouts in his last 19 games.

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria hit two home runs during his team's loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.

Longoria went 2 for 5 with three RBI.

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Tigers. Moustakas will miss his second straight game due to a pulled hamstring.

Cheslor Cuthbert will handle the hot corner on Wednesday with Moustakas on the shelf. 

Manager Ned Yost said Moustakas is able to pinch hit, but likely won't start Thursday's game, according to MLB.com.

A hamstring pull has Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas sidelined, but Ned Yost is hopeful he can return to action as early as Wednesday, per the Kansas City Star.

Moustakas has been on a roll lately with four multi-hit efforts in his last six games. His slash line on the year of .283/.349/.448 represents career-bests across the board.

Athletics rookie right-hander Aaron Brooks has been called up and will start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. Brooks has made four appearances (three starts) since coming over from the Royals in a deal right before the July 31 trade deadline.

His last start came back on August 12, when he was rocked for eight runs over 1 2/3 innings. He pitched in relief two days later and was then sent down to Triple-A. 

To clear room on the roster, infielder Max Muncy was optioned to Triple-A Nashville.