MLB Player News

Segura went 3-for-3 from the leadoff spot in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League opener on Wednesday, the Arizona Republic reports.

Acquired from Milwaukee in a trade at the end of January, Segura could have some fantasy value if he ends up sticking at the top of the order and hitting in front of guys like A.J. Pollock and Paul Goldschmidt for the bulk of the year. Segura played short on Wednesday, and he could also see time at second base this spring.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Asche (oblique) could begin some outfield work Wednesday, the Phillies' official site reports.

Asche is sidelined with an oblique injury that he suffered last week. The Phillies are taking it slow with him to avoid having this turn into a long term issue.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Asche (oblique) could begin some outfield work Wednesday, the Phillies' official site reports.

Asche is sidelined with an oblique injury that he suffered last week. The Phillies are taking it slow with him to avoid having this turn into a long term issue.

McMahon is spending time learning first base this spring, the Denver Post reports.

It's likely that McMahon will open 2016 at Double-A Hartford, but with Nolan Arenado entrenched at third base for the foreseeable future, the Rockies want to have a path for McMahon to take over a regular job at the big league level once he's ready to do so. In order to maintain his value, the Rockies are planning on giving McMahon time at both corner-infield spots to begin the season. Regardless of whether he moves off third base permanently, McMahon's bat will carry him to the big leagues. Last season at High-A Modesto, McMahon compiled a .300/.372/.520 line with 18 homers and 75 RBI in 132 games.

Asche will not play in Sunday's exhibition game against the University of Tampa due to a sore oblique, the Phillies' official site reports.

Asche was shut down in the middle of last week due to soreness in his oblique. The Phillies are calling the injury minor, and will give Asche a chance to heal to avoid having this turn into a longer absence.

Suarez is the likely candidate to take over the starting job at third base for the Reds following the offseason trade of Todd Frazier to the White Sox.

Brandon Phillips is still in tow as the Reds' second baseman, and the return of Zack Cozart following a season-ending knee injury in 2015 ultimately fills the shortstop spot. Suarez hit .280/.315/.446 with 13 homers and 48 RBI in 97 games for the Reds last season, taking advantage of the regular playing time he received after Cozart's injury. If he can product at a similar clip with the bat in 2016, it's not unreasonable to think that he could hold the job throughout the year given the organization's lack of viable alternatives.

Asche scaled back his workout routine Thursday because of a sore oblique, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Manager Pete Mackanin said the injury was not a big deal, and that Asche will just back off his activity for a day or two to avoid having the injury become more serious. He is expected to open the year as a member of the Phillies bench.

Peterson, the Braves' starter at second base to open 2016, reported to spring training early, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Last season, Peterson took over the starting job at the keystone, but struggled after suffering a partially torn thumb ligament in late May. Prior to suffering the injury, Peterson flashed an ability to get on base (.389 OBP through June 21), which could make him an option to help set the table near the top of the order for the Braves in 2016 along with offseason addition Ender Inciarte. Keep in mind, however, that Peterson isn't sure if the injury is completely healed, but he told reporters that his thumb doesn't hurt the same it did during the second half of last season.

Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale says Segura will see time at shortstop and second base this spring, Fox Sports Arizona's Steve Berthiaume reports.

Segura has solely played shortstop in his four big league seasons. He is expected to play almost every day for Arizona, and it would only boost his value if he gained second base eligibility. Segura also might bat second in the order to start the season, which could give him plenty of run-scoring opportunities in front of slugger Paul Goldschmidt.

Asche will get some work at first base this spring, the Phillies' official site reports.

Asche, who hit .245 with 12 home runs in 456 plate appearances last season, is expected to open the year as a reserve. He will see time at third base, left field and potentially at first base as well.