MLB Player News

Suarez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in a 4-3 victory against the Phillies on Thursday.

The 28-year-old missed the last three games before Thursday because of a sore hand, but he looked just fine at the plate against the Phillies. Suarez has been on a home-run spree with seven long balls in his last 10 games. He is batting .264 with a career-high 41 home runs, 88 RBI, 78 runs and three steals in 503 at-bats this season.

Moustakas (wrist) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs.

He took a grounder off his left wrist back on Aug. 26 and the issue has continued to linger, despite the fact he has played in a couple games since then. According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he's still too sore to grip a bat and recently received an injection to help with the healing. Hernan Perez starts at third base and will hit sixth.

Newman (hip) is starting at shortstop and leading off Thursday against the Marlins.

He was banged up earlier this week, but made a pinch-hit appearance Wednesday, so it's not surprising to see him back in the mix. Newman is hitting .450 with three home runs and two steals over his last 10 games, thanks largely to him notching nine hits in three games at Coors Field last week.

Newman (hip) pinch hit against the Marlins on Wednesday and lined out to center field.

Wednesday's appearance was a good sign for the rookie, who hasn't started since Saturday. Barring a pre-game setback, it wouldn't be surprising to see Newman re-enter the starting lineup Thursday. He's been on a tear lately, collecting 18 hits in his last 36 at-bats.

Longoria is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Longoria is hitting .325 with two home runs, 11 strikeouts and one walk over his last 10 games. Corban Joseph will start at third base and hit second.

Senzel (shoulder) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies.

He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right shoulder soreness but was available off the bench, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. While he can hit, manager David Bell said Senzel won't be able to play center field for a couple days. Michael Lorenzen will get a start in center field while batting seventh.

Suarez (hand) is starting at third base and hitting third Thursday against the Phillies.

As expected, Suarez returns to action after missing the last three games with a sore hand after getting hit by a pitch Sunday. He is hitting .273 with 11 home runs, 20 runs and 16 RBI in 31 games since the start of August.

Muncy (wrist) fielded groundballs and began swinging at soft toss Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy took his first steps toward returning to action with light baseball activities Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts has suggested that Muncy could return to game action as early as next week. The 29-year-old has not played since suffering a small crack in his right wrist after being hit by a pitch Aug. 28.

Manager David Bell said Suarez (hand) should start Thursday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Suarez was out of the lineup the last three games after being hit by a pitch on his left hand Sunday night, but he returned to the field Wednesday as a pinch runner after Alex Blandino was hit by a pitch. Suarez was diagnosed with a bruise after undergoing an MRI and X-rays, and it looks as though he'll be able to rejoin the starting nine Thursday.

Senzel was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Phillies with right shoulder soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Senzel was scratched about an hour prior to first pitch and the nature of the injury was previously unknown. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Phillip Ervin or Brian O'Grady figure to see added time in center field should Senzel be forced to miss additional games.