MLB Player News

Vargas was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Vargas is 3-for-20 with five strikeouts through eight appearances this season, so it isn't overly surprising to see him cast off Arizona's roster with teams needing to trim from 30 to 28 active players. The 29-year-old hit .269/.299/.413 across 92 games last season and could draw interest on waivers as a utility option.

Segura is not starting Thursday against the Yankees, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Segura will sit for the first time all season as Neil Walker picks up a start at third base in his stead. Through six games this season, Segura is 4-for-22 with four runs scored.

Moustakas (quad) is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Indians.

Moustakas will remain sidelined for a second straight game as he continues to nurse a bruised left quad. Kyle Farmer is starting at second base in this one, while Moustakas should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener against the Brewers.

Anderson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

The 27-year-old then followed it up with an RBI single in the second game -- with both hits proving to be game-winners in a couple of narrow victories. Anderson has had a solid start to 2020 despite the Marlins' COVID-19 woes, going 5-for-19 through six games with two homers and five RBI.

Newman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Newman will take a seat for the second time in three days, opening up a spot at shortstop for JT Riddle. The 27-year-old Newman went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss, spelling an end to a three-game hitting streak.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants.

Make it three consecutive games with a home run for Arenado after he went eight straight games without an extra-base hit to begin the season. Arenado's track record is virtually unrivaled among his peers and the numbers will only get better with more home cooking at Coors Field.

Escobar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 14-7 win over the Astros.

Escobar got aboard in the fourth inning when he was hit by a Lance McCullers pitch, and the third baseman came around to score on David Peralta's bases-loaded triple. Escobar then supplied the fourth Arizona homer of the game in the eighth to cap the scoring. Escobar is hitting .159 with six RBI and six runs scored through 53 plate appearances this season.

Moustakas (quadriceps) is not starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

After dealing with a forearm injury, Moustakas returned to the lineup Monday but exited Tuesday's contest with a bruised left quad. The injury is apparently serious enough to keep him out of the lineup again as Josh VanMeter will take over at second base and bat seventh.

Longoria is not starting Wednesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria missed the first six games of the season due to an oblique injury but started six in a row upon his return. He'll get a rest after posting an .892 OPS in those contests, with Donovan Solano sliding to third base and Wilmer Flores getting the start at second.

Muncy went 0-for-2 with three walks in Tuesday's win over San Diego.

Muncy has fallen into a slump over his last four games, going 1-for-14 over that span. However, the 29-year-old has continued to demonstrate a good eye at the plate this season, leading Los Angeles -- and tying for seventh in the league -- with nine walks.