MLB Player News

Manager David Bell said Wednesday that Moustakas (biceps) will likely return in the next 3-to-4 days, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer

Although Bell indicated a weekend return is most likely for Moustakas, the 33-year-old could return as early as Thursday against the Padres as a DH-only option since his injury is only impacting his throwing, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Colin Moran and Matt Reynolds should continue to see most of the playing time at third base until Moustakas is cleared to play the field.

Davis was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals after he was struck by a pitch near in his left ankle during his eighth-inning plate appearance, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts prior to his departure.

Davis attempted to take his base after being drilled in the ankle, but he couldn't limp to first base before requiring assistance off the field from a trainer and manager Buck Showalter. The Mets will provide an updated diagnosis for Davis after the game, but it wouldn't be a major surprise if he's sidelined for at least a few days.

Newman (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Newman's placement on the injured list was expected since the shortstop is slated to miss 3-to-5 weeks after sustaining a left groin strain in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. Diego Castillo will start at shortstop Wednesday against Milwaukee, while Tucupita Marcano should also see increased playing time with Newman unavailable.

Wisdom will start at third base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

After sitting against Atlanta lefty Max Fried in Tuesday's series opener, Jonathan Villar is on the bench again Wednesday with the opposition bringing a right-hander (Charlie Morton) to the hill. Meanwhile, Wisdom has picked up starts at third base in both of those contests, and he's now been included in the lineup six straight games overall. After appearing to lose hold of an everyday role last week, Wisdom has seemingly leapfrogged Villar on the depth chart now that his bat is beginning to warm up. Over his last 10 games, Wisdom is slashing .367/.457/.733 with seven extra-base knocks.

McMahon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

The lefty-hitting McMahon had started in each of the last 12 games, so manager Bud Black likely viewed Wednesday as an opportune time to give him a breather with southpaw Ranger Suarez on the hill for Philadelphia. Alan Trejo will check in at third base as a replacement for McMahon.

Peterson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Peterson will get a breather with left-hander Dillon Peters on the mound for the Pirates. Mike Brosseau will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Segura is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

After a string of nine consecutive starts, Segura will get a breather for the penultimate game of the series with Colorado. He hit out of the leadoff spot in the last seven of those contests, turning in a .233/.303/.267 slash line while stealing a base, scoring four runs and driving in two more. Segura may continue to hold down the table-setting gig despite his underwhelming production atop the lineup, but manager Joe Girardi will turn the leadoff role over to Odubel Herrera for at least Wednesday's contest.

Newman (groin) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that the shortstop suffered a left groin strain in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee. The 28-year-old is expected to require a 3-to-5 week recovery timetable, so he'll be placed on the injured list. Diego Castillo and Tucupita Marcano should see more reps at shortstop while Newman is sidelined.

Arenado went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Mets.

Arenado was a bright spot in a game that saw the Cardinals get just three baserunners to second base, and none to third. The third baseman had gone 0-for-8 in his last two games, so it's encouraging to see him snap out of the skid before it turned into an extended slump. Arenado is slashing .344/.420/.672 with five home runs, 14 RBI, 10 runs scored and five doubles through 16 games.

McMahon went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored Tuesday against the Phillies.

McMahon was one of the few bright spots offensively for the Rockies besides Charlie Blackmon. McMahon has now reached base multiple times in three of his last six starts, and he's also posted four RBI and one run scored in that span. He has only seven extra-base hits across 65 plate appearances for the season -- good for a .164 ISO -- but he has also posted an impressive .345 wOBA.