MLB Player News

Duffy isn't starting Thursday's game against Colorado.

Duffy has gone just 1-for-13 with three strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games. Patrick Wisdom will shift to the hot corner while Frank Schwindel starts at first base.

Kieboom went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Phillies.

The third baseman launched a solo shot off Chase Anderson in the second inning, Kieboom's second homer in the majors this season and second in three days. The 23-year-old looks like he might finally be ready to establish himself as a big-league regular, batting .391 (9-for-23) with a palatable 3:6 BB:K while starting seven straight games.

Arenado went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a loss to Atlanta on Wednesday.

The veteran third baseman helped St. Louis get off to a fast start, slugging a three-run shot to left field in the first inning. That was nearly all the offense the Cardinals mustered in the contest, however, as they ended up losing 7-4. Arenado leads St. Louis with 21 homers and 65 RBI on the season, though his .264 average is well below his career .290 mark.

Wisdom went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rockies.

Wisdom carried the Cubs to victory, and the 29-year-old is now up to 32 RBI and a .927 OPS through 61 games. He's been a pleasant surprise for Chicago and should continue to see regular playing time, especially with Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo no longer in town. Wisdom deserves fantasy attention given his production and relatively secure role.

Escobar went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Pittsburgh.

All three of Escobar's hits were singles, including a run-scoring knock in the third inning. He's gone 6-for-21 (.286) with two home runs, six RBI and four runs scored across six games since he was traded from Arizona to Milwaukee at the trade deadline. The infielder has a .248/.306/.488 slash line with 24 homers, 71 RBI and 54 runs scored across 425 plate appearances overall.

Duffy is not starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Duffy has gone hitless in three consecutive games and is a miserable 1-for-25 in eight contests since returning from the injured list. Patrick Wisdom will shift to third base Wednesday, with Frank Schwindel starting at first base.

Davis is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.

Davis will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games after he went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs, an RBI and two walks across his last two appearances. Jonathan Villar will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh.

Hayes isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Hayes is in the midst of a slump in which he's gone 0-for-13 with a run and a strikeout across his last three appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games. Rodolfo Castro will shift to the hot corner while Wilmer Difo takes over at second base.

Hayes went 0-for-5 in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Brewers.

He has just five hits in his last 40 at-bats and is slashing .205/.262/.304 with an 8:31 BB:K since June 28. While it's possible that the wrist injury that forced him to the 60-day IL early in the season is still bothering him, he has played impeccably at third base. With just one home run in his last 176 plate appearances, however, there's a decent chance his left wrist still isn't healthy.

Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.

The 30-year-old still isn't making a lot of contact, but at least the ball is traveling a long way when he does. Suarez has gone 7-for-32 (.219) over the last eight games with four extra-base hits (three homers and a double), and on the season, he's supplied 21 home runs and 58 RBI through 103 games despite a woeful .175/.260/.374 slash line.