MLB Player News

Mauricio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

On the bench for the fourth time in six games, Mauricio looks to have moved into a utility role following the return of Mark Vientos from the injured list. With Vientos settling back in at third base, Brett Baty has been getting more exposure to second base, which has closed off Mauricio's primary avenues to playing time. The switch-hitting rookie's outlook for at-bats won't improve when Jesse Winker (oblique) likely returns from the injured list during the upcoming week to give the Mets another option at designated hitter.

Riley went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

The third baseman launched a two-run homer off Dean Kremer in the first inning. although the lead didn't last long for Atlanta. Riley snapped a 13-game homer drought with the blast, but his power was showing signs of returning before Saturday -- over his last 12 contests, he's slashing .292/.333/.479 with four doubles and a triple among his 14 hits. On the season, Riley's up to 13 home runs and 45 RBI in 88 games, but a .761 OPS would be his lowest mark since 2020.

Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Upon returning from the injured list Friday, Marte started the two straight games at third base, going 0-for-5 with two walks and an RBI. Though he looks to be the Reds' preferred option at the hot corner now that he's healthy, Marte will be rested Sunday and will give way to Christian Encarnacion-Strand.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.

Chapman returned to game action after being placed on the 10-day injured list June 10 due to a sprained right hand. The veteran third baseman was plunked in the first inning before coming around to score. He singled in the third, leading to another run. Chapman is slashing .245/.365/.451 with 37 runs scored, 30 RBI, 12 home runs and seven stolen bases across 277 plate appearances this season.

The Giants designated Alcantara for assignment Saturday.

Alcantara went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday in his first MLB game since 2022, but his time with the Giants will be short-lived now that Matt Chapman (hand) is back from the IL. Alcantara owns a .571 OPS through 256 plate appearances in Triple-A and will most likely pass through waivers unclaimed.

The Giants reinstated Chapman (hand) from the injured list Saturday.

After going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during a tune-up game at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Chapman will return to the Giants' lineup Saturday as the cleanup hitter. Prior to getting injured, the 32-year-old third baseman had gone 15-for-38 with three homers, five RBI and seven runs scored in his last 11 games.

Arenado was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Cubs due to a right shoulder impingement, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Arenado missed two games earlier this week due to a sprained finger, but a new shoulder issue will hold him out of Saturday's contest. The Cardinals are labeling him as day-to-day for now and will instead start Thomas Saggese at third base against Chicago.

Norby isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

After going 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's series opener, Norby will step out of the starting nine Saturday while Javier Sanoja starts at the hot corner and bats third.

Baty isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Baty will get a breather Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a home run in Friday's series opener. His absence will give Jeff McNeil a start at second base, opening up center field for Tyrone Taylor.

Norby went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Brewers.

The third baseman took Quinn Priester deep in the fourth inning, snapping a 13-game homer drought for Norby and giving him his fifth long ball of the season. He's had trouble building much momentum at the plate after getting a belated start to the campaign due to an oblique injury he suffered in spring training. Since the beginning of June, Norby's slashing just .204/.262/.286 with two homers, three steals, eight RBI and 11 runs in 28 contests.