MLB Player News

Suarez left the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals after being hit by a pitch on the back of his left hand, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Suarez hit his 40th home run of the season in the matinee. Hopefully he'll have a chance to build on that number. After being plunked by a 93 mph fastball, Suarez was in visible pain and slammed his helmet as he began walking down the dugout steps. He will be examined in Cincinnati on Monday, per Nightengale.

Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Davis started the last 11 games and will head to the bench after posting a .768 OPS in that stretch. Jeff McNeil, Juan Lagares and Michael Conforto will start in the outfield from left to right Sunday.

Segura was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets after receiving news regarding the death of his grandmother, Bob Brookover of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Segura is apparently en route to the Dominican Republic to spend time with his grieving family, so the Phillies could end up placing him on the bereavement list Monday with the expectation that he'll miss multiple games. The Phillies added Brad Miller to Sunday's lineup in place of Segura, with Scott Kingery shifting over from third base to shortstop as a result.

Newman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado.

Newman has a 1.450 OPS with 13 runs scored, three home runs and 10 RBI in his last eight games, but he'll take a seat in the series finale. Erik Gonzalez will start at shortstop and bat eighth in his absence.

Moustakas (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Moustakas remains on the bench for the fifth straight game as he continues battle left wrist soreness. The 31-year-old was unable to grip a bat when attempting to hit Friday, but according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Moustakas appears to be progressing as he took batting practice on the field Sunday.

Escobar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Escobar's eighth-inning home run off Los Angeles closer Kenley Jansen provided Arizona with a two-run cushion it needed as the Dodgers plated a run in the ninth. It was the third straight game with a homer for Escobar and fourth in the last week. He's driven in nine runs over the last six games to grab a share of the RBI lead in MLB with 109.

Rendon went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and three runs scored in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Marlins.

Rendon set the tone early for the Nationals by delivering a 402-foot blast to left field during the first inning. The 29-year-old finished August on an absolute tear, slashing .386/.440/.653 with six home runs and 27 RBI in 25 games.

Senzel (illness) is starting in center field and hitting fifth in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Senzel has been under the weather recently but is feeling well enough to rejoin the starting lineup for the second half of Saturday's twin bill. He'll look to end a rough month (.191/.240/.309 with three home runs and five steals) on a high note as he faces right-hander Daniel Ponce de Leon in his return to action.

Moustakas (wrist) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Moustakas will remain on the bench for a fourth straight game as he continues to nurse a sore left wrist, which he sustained after he was struck by a grounder in Monday's game against the Cardinals. According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the injury is worse than originally hoped; the third baseman couldn't grip a bat Friday when he attempted to hit, suggesting a return isn't imminent. Travis Shaw, who was recalled from Triple-A San Antonio on Saturday, will start at third base in his place.

Senzel is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals due to an illness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Senzel apparently would have been scratched from Friday's lineup had the game not been postponed. Manager David Bell said the rookie may rejoin the lineup for the second half of Saturday's twin bill. Phillip Ervin is manning center field in his place for Game 1.