MLB Player News

Madrigal was removed from Friday's loss to the Yankees due to groin tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Madrigal started Friday's matchup and went 2-for-5 with a strikeout prior to his departure in the bottom of the 12th inning. He should tentatively be considered day-to-day, but Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Villar are likely in line for additional playing time if Madrigal misses time.

Anderson (back) is dealing with a mild disc bulge in his lumbar spine, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Anderson has been sidelined since May 28, and he underwent an MRI on Tuesday that helped to clarify his diagnosis. The 29-year-old doesn't yet have a timetable to resume baseball activities, but Jon Berti should continue to serve as the primary third baseman while Anderson and Joey Wendle (hamstring) are unavailable.

Moustakas (illness) could return for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Monday, but he'll have a chance to return to game action after missing just a week. Even if he isn't ready to play in time for Monday's series opener in Arizona, it seems likely that the 33-year-old will be back in action sometime next week.

Senzel (back) is out of the lineup for Friday's game at St. Louis.

Senzel is sitting out for the third straight game after being scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a lower-back strain. However, manager David Bell said that the 26-year-old could be available off the bench, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. With Albert Almora (shoulder) also dealing with an injury, Tommy Pham, TJ Friedl and Aristides Aquino will start from left to right in the outfield Friday.

McMahon went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Thursday against the Giants.

McMahon collected two singles, the latter of which provided an insurance run for Colorado. Since driving in four runs June 1, McMahon has not collected an extra-base hit and has hit just .208 across his last six starts. Overall, he is slashing .240/.330/.375 across 227 plate appearances on the season.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the White Sox.

Muncy was activated from the injured list Thursday, and he began his productive day with a two-RBI double in the fifth inning. He added a three-run home run in the following frame, tallying his fourth long ball of the campaign. Muncy is hitting just .159/.329/.297 across 173 plate appearances on the season, though it's possible he finds his stride at the dish after having some additional time to get healthy.

Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Reynolds took Ian Kennedy yard in the ninth inning to record his third home run of the season. All three of those homers have come in his last seven games, and he also has six RBI in that span. So long as Mike Moustakas (illness) and Jonathan India (hamstring) remain sidelined, Reynolds should have a clear path to playing time.

Muncy (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Muncy missed two weeks due to left elbow inflammation but recently completed a four-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City and went 2-for-14 with a homer, two RBI, three runs and six strikeouts. The 31-year-old hit just .150 through 41 games prior to his absence, but he should see regular playing time in the heart of the Dodgers' order now that he's back in action.

Senzel (back) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Senzel will miss a second consecutive game while dealing with a back injury as Albert Almora draws the start in center field and will bat eighth Thursday. Manager David Bell told Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer that Senzel had his back examined Thursday and he could miss a day or a few.

Arenado is starting at third base and batting third in Thursday's matchup with the Rays, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

After missing Wednesday's loss with knee soreness after he was hit by a pitch Tuesday, Arenado is ready to go for Thursday's contest. The third baseman has been hitting better recently after a 0-for-17 stretch in late May, notching 10 hits, including a homer, with seven RBI and five runs over his last eight games.