MLB Player News

  • Drew Robinson 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Drew Robinson: To receive left hip injection

    Robinson (hip) will receive an injection and head to extended spring training for a few games, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

    Robinson landed on the 10-day disabled list Monday due to left hip soreness. It appears as though he should be able to return to the club at some point next week, but more should be known regarding his status once he's able to participate in baseball activities.

  • Jake Burger 1B | TEX

    White Sox's Jake Burger: Tears Achilles again

    Burger retore his Achilles and is slated to miss the next 12 months, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    He ruptured his Achilles in late February and then apparently retore it while at home last week. The initial timetable was a year, and now that he has experienced the same injury he likely won't return until May of 2019, at which point he will be 23 years old and have zero experience above Low-A. Burger's classic offensive profile at third base makes him worth hanging onto in deeper dynasty leagues, but he can be cut loose in formats where only 150 prospects are rostered.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | CHC

    Astros' Alex Bregman: Hits solo home run Tuesday

    Bregman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's win over the A's.

    Bregman slugged his third home run of the year off starter Sean Manaea in the second inning. Bregman's slash line is a serviceable .259/.372/.403, and he has an impressive total of 23 walks against just 20 strikeouts on the year. He's currently riding a modest seven-game hitting streak.

  • Danny Valencia 3B | BAL

    Orioles' Danny Valencia: Hits fourth home run

    Valencia was 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 15-7 loss to the Royals.

    The home run -- Valencia's fourth of the season -- was a solo shot in the eighth inning, which he followed up with a sacrifice fly in the ninth. The Orioles were down 10-0 before they even picked up the bat, but were able to rally for six runs over the final two innings, with Valencia being a driving factor.

  • Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW

    Royals' Mike Moustakas: Drives home five

    Moustakas went 3-for-6 with two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 15-7 win over Baltimore.

    Moustakas -- and the Royals overall -- pounded the ball in the first inning, as he hit a 410-foot blast to right field and later in the inning had a two-run single. The 29-year-old also hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, bringing his season total to 10 homers. Moustakas has eight RBI over the past two games and a .300/.333/.586 slash line in 140 at-bats for the year.

  • Twins' Eduardo Escobar: Two more hits Tuesday

    Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Cardinals.

    Escobar continued his strong 2018 campaign with the 403-foot shot to left field in the seventh inning to drive in Max Kepler and put the game out of reach. The home run was the 29-year-old's seventh of the season, and he has a .313/.367/.626 slash line in 115 at-bats.

  • Tigers' Jeimer Candelario: Goes deep Tuesday

    Candelario went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

    The home run was Candelario's fifth of the season, and he's now batting a solid .287 with an .888 OPS. After a good showing in 38 games last season, the 24-year-old appears to be taking a positive step forward in 2018, and he's establishing himself as a fairly reliable fantasy option.

  • Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA

    White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Ready to resume running

    Moncada (hamstring) is scheduled to participate in running exercises Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    Moncada will increase his level of activity soon, as he's been able to participate in hitting drills without experiencing any discomfort. Moncada is hopeful that he'll be able to come off the disabled list at some point next week, but the White Sox may opt to be cautious with the 22-year-old. Until Moncada returns, expect Yolmer Sanchez and Leury Garcia to share time at second base.

  • Jace Peterson SS | ARI

    Orioles' Jace Peterson: Loses hold of starting role

    Peterson is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Royals and is expected to lose out on a full-time role at second base following the activation of Jonathan Schoop (oblique) from the 10-day disabled list.

    Peterson had started in nine of the Orioles' past 10 games, with eight of those assignments coming at second base. Though Schoop's return will close off his path to regular playing time at the keystone, Peterson could soon factor more prominently into the mix in right field with the primary starter at that position, Anthony Santander, hitting just .202/.245/.315 on the season and likely in need of some more development time in the minors. Once May 12 arrives, Santander, a 2016 Rule 5 draft pick, will have accrued 90 days of big-league service time, which would make him eligible to be optioned to the minors. Even if Santander is sent to Triple-A Norfolk or Double-A Bowie at that time, Peterson likely wouldn't make for an overly appealing fantasy option due to the lack of power and poor on-base skills he has exhibited through parts of five seasons in the big leagues.

  • Jean Segura 3B | CLE

    Mariners' Jean Segura: Starting at shortstop Tuesday

    Segura (head) is starting at shortstop and hitting second Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Segura won't be forced to miss any further action after exiting Sunday's game early with a headache. The 28-year-old will look to continue his solid start to the season, as he's hitting .290/.315/.420 with a pair of homers and five swiped bags in 33 games. He'll matchup against Marcus Stroman in this one.

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