MLB Player News

Ramirez (foot) will start at third base and bat third in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

The Tribe kept Ramirez on the bench for the past two days mostly as a precaution after he took a pitch to the foot during Friday's exhibition versus the Dodgers. The fact that he's back in action Monday at third base rather than as the designated hitter suggests that Ramirez's health isn't viewed as a concern heading into Opening Day.

Bregman (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's spring game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman was held out of Sunday's contest after being struck by a pitch on the elbow the previous day, but he will be able to return to action after missing just the lone game. Bregman will man the hot corner and hit third in the Astros' batting order Monday.

Ramirez (foot) is not in the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Ramirez exited Friday's game after he was hit by a pitch on the top of his foot, though manager Terry Francona downplayed the injury postgame. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day as the Indians are likely to remain cautious.

Duffy (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Pirates, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com.

Duffy's spring debut will be delayed by his sore hamstring once again. The Rays will have Monday off, and it remains to be seen if Duffy will be able to return to action with his teammates the following day.

Bregman is not in the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Nationals, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Bregman suffered a bruised left elbow in Saturday's spring game, which just happened to be the first he appeared in this year, so the Astros decided to not include him in Sunday's lineup. Bregman was wearing a guard on his left elbow -- which is not the elbow he underwent surgery on in January -- so there's reason to believe he could be back on the field relatively quickly.

Bregman started at third base, walked twice and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Mets.

Bregman, who underwent right elbow surgery Jan. 11, was plunked on his left elbow in his third plate appearance. He was wearing an elbow guard, so there was minimal damage. "It doesn't feel great," Bregman told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. "It's bruised right now. It's a bigger bruise right now than I had all of surgery." Other than getting hit by a pitch, Bregman reported feeling good and is looking to get some at-bats under his belt to find his rhythm. He swung just once over his three plate appearances.

Astudillo went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a two-run homer in Saturday's spring loss to the Nationals.

Astudillo was 1-for-8 prior to hitting his first home run of the spring Saturday. The 27-year-old is attempting to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster as a utility player.

Ramirez (foot) is not in Saturday's lineup against the A's, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

He left Friday's game after getting hit by a pitch on the top of his foot. Manager Terry Francona downplayed the injury after that contest, but Ramirez is apparently not ready to return to game action.

Bregman (elbow) is starting at third base and hitting third Saturday against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

He underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow back on Jan. 11, and his recovery has gone as well as could have been expected.

Moncada will be more aggressive in his at-bats this season, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "I'm going to try to keep my same approach but be more aggressive with the borderline pitches, defend the strike zone better, and make more contact. I learned from last year. It's something I can improve and elevate my offense to another level," said Moncada.

In addition to handling a position change from second base to third, Moncada vows not to be too picky at the plate. He made headlines last season when he led the AL in strikeouts with 217 (33.4 K%). Moncada and the White Sox feel his keen eye for the strike zone led to allowing hittable, borderline pitches go by for strikes.