MLB Player News

Moncada and the White Sox agreed to a five-year $70 million contract extension Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old's new deal includes a sixth year club option worth $25 million. The contract would potentially buy out two free-agent years and if his player option is exercised, Moncada will hit the open market after his age 30 season, according to Rosenthal. The switch-hitting third baseman will look to improve upon a 2019 campaign in which he hit .315/.367/.548 with 25 home runs, 83 runs scored and 79 RBI throughout 132 games.

Urias is out Thursday with shin splints, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Recently claimed off waivers by the Orioles after he was designated for assignment by the Cardinals, Urias is the older brother of Brewers shortstop Luis Urias. He has a legitimate shot of seeing time in the majors this year on a rebuilding club, but it is unclear when he will be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut.

Bregman (illness) is back in the lineup as expected Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman was out sick late last week and missed a few days of practice, but there never seemed to be much reason for concern. He'll bat third and play third base Tuesday.

Paredes (arm) is listed as an available reserve option on the lineup card for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Paredes looks like he may be in store for his spring debut after previously tending to a sore right arm early in camp. Since the 21-year-old isn't a serious candidate for the Opening Day roster, he may only make a few appearances in the Grapefruit League slate before heading to the Tigers' minor-league camp.

Devers went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's spring game against the Braves.

Devers reached down for a low offering from Braves righty Mike Foltynewicz and golfed it over the center field wall. It was the second spring start for Devers, who missed time earlier while attending the birth of a child. The 23-year-old is looking to build off a breakout 2019, when he hit .311/.361/.555 with 32 home runs and 115 RBI, production worthy of a 12th place finish in AL MVP voting.

Bregman (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday following Houston's off-day Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Bregman has been dealing with an illness and has not worked out the past few days, but he plans to be ready to take the field for Justin Verlander's Grapefruit League debut. Bregman has made two spring appearances, going 2-for-4 with a home run.

Rendon went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League contest against the White Sox.

Rendon took Ross Detwiler deep in the first inning for his first homer in an Angels uniform. He was also hit by a pitch in the third inning and exited the game in the fourth after feeling soreness in his left hamstring, though Rendon indicated the soreness was merely a result of being struck by the pitch. He's scheduled for an off day Monday and should return to the lineup shortly thereafter.

Bregman has been battling an illness but is expected to return to game action Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The 25-year-old remains with the team and is working out at the facility Sunday, so the illness appears to be a minor concern. The illness shouldn't have any impact on Bregman's preparations for Opening Day.

Toro (eye) is starting at third base and hitting cleanup Thursday against the Nationals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Toro is good to go after missing time earlier in camp due to a case of pink eye. The 23-year-old switch hitter is competing to break camp with the Astros in a reserve role, as he's currently blocked at all three of his positions (third base, second base and designated hitter).

Devers will make his spring debut Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Devers has been delayed to start camp after his girlfriend gave birth right before spring training began. He should still have more than enough time to get up to speed by the start of the regular season.