MLB Player News

Madrigal (back) was activated off the injured list Tuesday.

Madrigal had been out since early May with lower-back tightness, but he's good to go after appearing in a pair of rehab games. He won't immediately re-enter the lineup, however, and it remains to be seen how he'll fit into the picture at second base going forward. Andrelton Simmons will start at that spot Tuesday, with Nico Hoerner serving as the shortstop.

Senzel will start in center field and bat third in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Senzel was initially scheduled to get Tuesday off, but he'll stay in the lineup for the series opener in Boston after left fielder Tommy Pham was scratched due to left calf discomfort. In his seven games since being reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list May 23, Senzel has gone 6-for-27 with no extra-base hits or steals, four walks, four runs and two RBI.

Senzel will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Senzel owns a .545 OPS in seven games since his return from the COVID-19 injured list, though that actually represents an improvement on the .530 OPS he posted in 17 games prior to his absence. Albert Almora will start in center field in Senzel's absence.

Hayes went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Hayes was the only Pirate to tally multiple hits in the victory, and he swiped his sixth bag of the campaign in the fifth inning. The third baseman has a trio of three-hit performances over his past six contests, and he is batting 10-for-25 (.400) with a home run, six RBI and two thefts over that span.

Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Riley accounted for the Braves' second run with his 402-foot solo shot in the fourth inning. The long ball was his 12th of the campaign, placing him in a tie for fourth place in the National League. Four of his homers have come in his past six games, and he has gone 8-for-24 with five RBI over that stretch.

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Phillies.

Longoria homered for the third game in a row, and his fifth time in the last five contests. The power surge is part of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-26 (.346). The third baseman owns a .241/.268/.556 slash line with five long balls, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and a 33.9 percent strikeout rate in 16 contests this season.

Muncy (elbow) is expected to be sent to Camelback Ranch within the next few days to start ramping back up, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left elbow inflammation, but he was with the team Monday and has already been starting to swing a bat, per Hoornstra. The infielder can return from the IL as early as June 5, though a timetable for his activation has yet to be established at this point.

Anderson (back) remains on the bench Monday against the Rockies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Anderson was scratched Saturday against Atlanta with lower-back spasms and remained on the bench Sunday. He'll sit for the third straight game Monday, with his expected return date not yet clear.

Machado (elbow) will bat second and play third base Monday against the Cardinals.

Machado missed the last two games with tennis elbow, but the Padres said he'd be able to return Monday and he will indeed do so. That's great news for San Diego, as he's hitting an excellent .357/.438/.583 on the year, adding eight homers and seven steals. Per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Machado's quick recovery was the result of a cortisone shot having its desired effect.

Segura went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases in a 5-4 loss to the Mets on Sunday.

Segura laced singles in the second and eighth innings and stole both second and third base following the latter. After logging only one theft in April, the 32-year-old has stolen seven bases in May to pull into a tie for 10th in MLB and is already one shy of his total from 2021. Segura's .281/.331/.419 slash line is nearly identical to his .285/.330/.410 marks for his career.