MLB Player News

Davis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss against the White Sox.

Davis opened the scoring for the Giants with a solo shot in the second, marking his first extra-base knock of the season. The veteran is expected to split time at third, first and designated hitter this season, but he may not see regular starts.

Baty is expected to return to Triple-A Syracuse's lineup Friday after he was diagnosed with right thumb inflammation following an MRI, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baty previously had the same thumb surgically repaired Sept. 1 of last year, but he appears to have avoided a significant setback after re-injuring the thumb Tuesday. He'll still likely be held out of action for the next couple of days while he tends to inflammation, but he should be back in action before the weekend. The third base prospect is off to a strong start through four games at Syracuse this season, slashing .400/.471/.867 start with two home runs and two steals. Baty's hot start combined with Eduardo Escobar's poor performance at the big-league level could mean a quick promotion for Baty if he keeps raking.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

The home run was the first of the season for Muncy, who recently moved past a lower-body injury that kept him out for a game. Though he came away with hits in his first two trips to the plate Tuesday, Muncy still doesn't look to be completely dialed in just yet, as he struck out swinging and looking in his final two plate appearances. He's struck out in 11 of his 23 plate appearances to date (47.8 percent).

Baty is day-to-day with right thumb inflammation after an MRI revealed no structural damage, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Baty left Tuesday's game for Triple-A Syracuse after injuring the thumb, and it was a concern for all involved that it was the same thumb that required surgery for a torn ligament back in September. The 23-year-old top prospect will likely sit for a day or two while recovering, but it does appear he's mercifully avoided a serious injury.

Escobar will take a seat Wednesday versus the Brewers.

Escobar will be on the bench for the second time in three games Wednesday after he went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's loss. Luis Guillorme will replace him at third base and bat ninth in the series finale with Milwaukee.

Riley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

His first-inning blast off Steven Matz gave Atlanta all the offense it would need in a 4-1 win. Riley has hits in four straight games and homers in two straight, as the streaky third baseman looks to put together an early season heater.

Wisdom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Wisdom has gotten off to a stellar start to the 2023 campaign, going 6-for-16 with two home runs, two doubles, a walk, five RBI and five runs while starting in four of the Cubs' first five games. He'll be on the bench for the second time this season while Nick Madrigal gets a turn at third base for Wednesday's matinee game, but Wisdom should hold down a near-everyday role so long as he's swinging a hot bat.

Reynolds (quadriceps) has gone 2-for-9 with four walks, two RBI and a run through his first three games at Triple-A Louisville this season.

Though dual quad strains suffered early in spring training kept Reynolds from making a serious run at a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, he was at least able to heal in time to be ready to go for the start of the minor-league season. He's appeared in three of Louisville's first four games and should occupy a near-everyday role while he remains with the Reds' top affiliate.

Newman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Newman will take a seat for the day game after a night game, allowing Jose Barrero (hamstring) to get a turn at shortstop. While starting in each of the previous four contests, Newman went 3-for-15 with a home run and four RBI.

Vosler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss against the Cubs.

Make it three consecutive games with a homer for Vosler, who had four long balls all of last season (a career high). He also had a triple in the opener, so Vosler is slugging a cool 1.113 in the early going. The 29-year-old is doing his best Brandon Drury impression and the Reds figure to ride with Vosler's hot bat in the starting lineup for the time being, at least against right-handed pitching.