MLB Player News

Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Urshela will see his streak of four consecutive starts come to an end as the Tigers give him a breather for a day game after a night game. Zach McKinstry will step in for Urshela at third base.

Clement went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

Getting the start at third base and batting seventh, Clement delivered his second straight multi-hit performance and fourth of the season. The 28-year-old utility player predictably hasn't been able to match his blistering spring now that the games count, but he's become a useful part of Toronto's mix-and-match infield, batting .289 (11-for-38) with three doubles, a homer, a steal, two RBI and eight runs while making appearances at third base (nine), shortstop (four), second base (one) and even left field (one).

Westburg went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Twins.

Westburg helped break the game open in the third inning, launching a two-run shot off Chris Paddack to extend Baltimore's lead to 6-0. The 25-year-old Westburg has recorded at least one hit in five straight games, going 10-for-20 with two home runs and six RBI in that span. He's now slashing .316/.381/.614 through his first 64 plate appearances this year with four homers, two stolen bases, 14 RBI and 11 runs scored while serving as Baltimore's primary third baseman.

Devers was removed from Tuesday's game against Cleveland due to left knee discomfort, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Devers was 1-for-2 with two RBI and two walks before Bobby Dalbec replaced him at third base ahead of the eighth inning. It remains to be seen how serious Devers' injury is, but it's possible the Red Sox hold him out of the lineup for a game or two considering he recently also missed time due to an injured shoulder.

Rendon went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs in Monday's 7-3 victory versus the Rays.

Rendon notched his fourth straight multi-hit game Monday, and he's now batting .263 on the season. That's an impressive climb considering that the veteran third baseman began the campaign hitless through his first 21 at-bats. Rendon is batting a robust .480 over his past six contests, and he's reached base via hit or walk in nine consecutive games. However, his role as the Angels' leadoff hitter has limited his run-production opportunities -- on the season, he has just one RBI.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday in an interview with Jomboy Media's "Talkin' Yanks" podcast that he expects LeMahieu (foot) to begin a rehab assignment this weekend.

LeMahieu has been ramping up baseball activities and is nearly ready to test things out in game action as he comes back from a bone bruise and non-displaced fracture in his right foot. He should return to the top of the Yankees' depth chart at third base once he's ready, but LeMahieu could also yield some starts to Oswaldo Cabrera at the hot corner given Cabrera's hot start. LeMahieu also no longer looks to be a candidate to bat leadoff in the short term due to Anthony Volpe establishing himself at the top of the batting order.

Ibanez (hamstring) took batting practice at Comerica Park on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

It's the first time he's taken batting practice on the field since he suffered a left hamstring strain a little over a week ago. Ibanez will head to extended spring training this weekend to continue his rehab before rejoining the Tigers early next week. It's possible he could be activated at that time, although the team has not yet made that determination.

Westburg went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Twins.

Westburg opened the scoring with a two-run double in the first inning, and the Orioles never trailed. The infielder has gone 8-for-16 with four RBI and three runs scored over his last four contests. Westburg is slashing .302/.373/.547 with three homers, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, four doubles and two stolen bases through 60 plate appearances. He's in no danger of losing the starting job at third base as long as he's hitting well.

Arias went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.

Arias came up a home run short of a cycle, but it was still another excellent game for the utility man. He's gone 6-for-10 over his last three contests, with four of those hits going for extra bases. Monday's strong performance lifted his batting average to .308, and he's added a stolen base, five RBI and five runs scored through 27 plate appearances. Arias doesn't have a path to everyday at-bats yet, but he's putting the pressure on Brayan Rocchio, as shortstop has been the weak spot in the Guardians' infield so far.

Miranda went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI during the Twins' 7-4 loss to the Orioles.

Miranda came into the game with just two hits in 13 at-bats but topped that mark with three hits Monday to go along with a 411-foot blast to left-center that represented his first home run of the season. The 26-year-old Miranda was recalled on April 8 with Monday's game representing his fifth start and seventh appearance since rejoining the big club. He followed up a strong rookie campaign in 2022 by struggling significantly last season and failing to make the club out of camp this season. However, until Royce Lewis (quad) returns, Miranda should continue to see a decent amount of playing time.