MLB Player News

Manager David Bell said Sunday that Moustakas (heel) is about a week away from starting a rehab assignment, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas landed on the 10-day injured list May 20 with a bruised heel. The club was hoping he would be able to return after the minimum 10 days, but he's taken a bit longer to progress. Given Bell's update, the infielder should be on track to return to the Reds' lineup by mid-to-late June, assuming he doesn't hit a snag in his recovery.

Machado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Machado had started at third base in each of the Padres' last six games following his recent return from a shoulder injury. While he appears to have escaped any setbacks with the shoulder in those contests, he'll be sitting Sunday in what likely amounts to a pre-planned maintenance day. Ha-Seong Kim will pick up a start at the hot corner in Machado's stead.

The Giants placed Longoria on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained left shoulder. Manager Gabe Kapler said X-rays on Longoria's shoulder returned negative, but the veteran third baseman is expected to remain out for 4-to-6 weeks, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Based on the estimated recovery timeline, Longoria will likely remain on the shelf through or shortly before the All-Star break in mid-July. The injury is a tough blow for the 35-year-old, who was enjoying a resurgent season with an .892 OPS through 186 plate appearances on the season. Wilmer Flores will start at third base in place of Longoria in Sunday's game against the Cubs, and Flores could end up handling everyday duties at the position while Longoria is on the shelf.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

He'll head to the bench for the first time in exactly a month, as he had started in every game for Arizona since May 6. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in at third base for Escobar, who has gone 9-for-25 with two home runs and three RBI over his last six starts.

Segura is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

After making six straight starts at second base, Segura will cede the position to Brad Miller on Sunday in what likely amounts to a routine maintenance day for the former. Segura has made his biggest fantasy impact with his legs over the past two weeks, going 5-for-5 on stolen-base attempts.

Newman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Erik Gonzalez will fill in at shortstop for Newman, who takes a seat after starting in each of the Pirates' last seven games. After closing May as the Pirates' No. 2 hitter, Newman had slotted seventh or eighth in the order in each of his last four starts. The return of everyday first baseman Colin Moran (groin) from the injured list Sunday likely means Newman will continue to hit out of a bottom-third spot on a regular basis.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (ankle) may be available in a pinch-hitting capacity for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta, and the Dodgers are hopeful the 30-year-old will be ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The Dodgers are electing to hold Muncy out of the starting nine for a second straight game Sunday since his right ankle his still feeling stiff after he sprained it Friday. While Los Angeles is holding off on moving Muncy to the IL, if he can't get back in the lineup Tuesday following Monday's off day, the team may have to reconsider the matter. Per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Roberts admitted that he'll have to "have another conversation" about Muncy's status Wednesday if he's not back in the lineup by Tuesday. Muncy has been one of the majors' hottest hitters since the beginning of May, posting a 1.067 OPS over the last five weeks.

Suarez will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Cardinals.

After making nine consecutive starts out of the leadoff spot from May 25 through Friday, Suarez's time atop the order appears to be over. He slotted sixth in the lineup during Saturday's 5-2 win, and Suarez will remain in that spot again for the series finale while Jonathan India gets another turn in the leadoff role as Cincinnati faces right-hander John Gant.

Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Mike Freeman will take over at shortstop in place of Farmer, who has emerged as a regular in the Cincinnati infield since Nick Senzel (knee) and Mike Moustakas (heel) hit the shelf with injuries in mid-May. Farmer's role still appears to be secure, but his fantasy appeal exists mainly in NL-only leagues at this point. Over 161 plate appearances on the season, Farmer has slashed .205/.273/.308 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs and one stolen base.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.

Suarez broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run shot of Ryan Helsley in the sixth inning, giving him 13 homers on the campaign and snapping a four-game skid with no RBI. He'll look to help the Reds to a four-game series sweep of St. Louis on Sunday.