MLB Player News
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: On bench Tuesday
McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.
McMahon has hit just .185 in the month of September, but has at least chipped in with four homers. Garrett Hampson starts at second base Tuesday.
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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Undergoes surgery
Senzel underwent surgery to repair his labrum Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Senzel finished his rookie season with a decent .256/.315/.427 slash line, adding 12 homers and 14 steals in 104 games. The Reds are hopeful that he'll be recovered from surgery by Opening Day, though it will be worth monitoring his progress over the offseason.
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Evan Longoria 3B | ARI
Giants' Evan Longoria: Doubles, drives in two
Longoria went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Braves.
Longoria was the first Giant bat to get to Dallas Keuchel in the sixth inning, and he even provided the insurance run to ensure victory for his club Sunday. The 33-year-old snapped a brief 0-for-11 dry spell with his two-hit performance, and is now slashing .255/.323/.438 with 19 homers and 67 RBI through 124 games.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Not starting Sunday
Muncy (quadriceps) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Though Muncy was expected to re-enter the lineup for the series finale after sitting out Saturday's 4-2 loss, the Dodgers will instead err on the side of caution and keep him out for another game. With an off day coming Monday, Muncy will benefit from extra time to recover from the quad injury ahead of Tuesday's series opener in San Diego.
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Kevin Newman 3B | LAA
Pirates' Kevin Newman: Not part of Sunday's lineup
Newman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Newman is hitting .297 in September, but he went 0-for-8 over his last two games, so manager Clint Hurdle decided to give him a break. Cole Tucker will get the start at shortstop Sunday afternoon.
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J.D. Davis 1B | LAA
Mets' J.D. Davis: Out again Sunday
Davis is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, according to Tim Healey of Newsday.
Davis has been a regular in left field since the All-Star break, but he has seen his playing time dip of late, with manager Mickey Callaway opting to use Todd Frazier more frequently at third base and moving Jeff McNeil to left as a result.
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Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL
Braves' Josh Donaldson: Held out as expected
As expected, Donaldson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Donaldson has started every game at third base but one since May 23, so manager Brian Snitker will give the iron man a break Sunday with the NL East wrapped up. Austin Riley will man the hot corner in Donaldson's place.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Opens scoring with solo shot
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
McMahon opened the scoring in the second inning with a leadoff homer off Walker Buehler. The infielder has 23 homers this season, adding 81 RBI, 69 runs scored and five stolen bases while slashing .253/.335/.458 in 134 games.