MLB Player News

LeMahieu (toe), who isn't starting Monday against the Rays, underwent an MRI that revealed inflammation, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

LeMahieu is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game and will receive treatment to help address the pain that he's felt while swinging recently. However, he isn't expected to require a cortisone shot and is considered day-to-day.

Escobar (oblique) is in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Escobar did not start the last couple days, but he replaced an injured Luis Guillorme (groin) in Sunday's game and will claim a spot in the starting nine one day later. Escobar will man the hot corner and hit eighth for the Mets on Monday night.

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Garcia was sent to the minors in early August but will rejoin the major-league club to provide depth while Hunter Dozier (personal) is on the paternity list. Garcia isn't starting Monday against Minnesota.

Anderson isn't in the lineup Monday against the Padres, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Anderson is getting a breather after he went 1-for-8 with two strikeouts over the last two games. Joey Wendle will start at third base and lead off Monday.

LeMahieu (toe) isn't starting Monday against the Rays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

LeMahieu has been dealing with a right big toe injury recently and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. The 34-year-old is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the results of his tests aren't yet clear. Gleyber Torres is starting at second base and leading off.

Senzel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Phillies.

Senzel will miss Monday's contest after he left Sunday's win over the Cubs with hamstring tightness. The severity of the injury has yet to be disclosed and Albert Almora will replace him in center field and bat sixth in the series opener.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Freeman has seen inconsistent playing time since his promotion Aug. 3, appearing in just six games. He's batting .250 with a stolen base and two runs scored through 20 plate appearances, and he's yet to see a hit go for extra bases. With Andres Gimenez, Amed Rosario and Jose Ramirez around, Freeman has no clear path to playing time in the infield, so an uptick in usage shouldn't be expected.

Bregman went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over Oakland.

Bregman launched a two-run shot in the first inning that scored Yordan Alvarez, then doubled home Jeremy Pena in the seventh. Bregman now has home runs in back-to-back games and in three of his last four games. He extended his hit streak to six games, which also includes three two-hit games. The third baseman has a .400 batting average for the month and a .258 average for the season.

Rendon took grounders Friday for the first time since undergoing wrist surgery in June, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Rendon isn't going to return this season, but his ability to begin some baseball activity at this point in his recovery leaves little doubt that he'll be ready for spring training in 2023. In fact, the veteran third baseman is expected to have a normal offseason without rehab. Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad echoed that point Friday, saying that he doesn't anticipate anything delaying Rendon's offseason.

Devers went 2-for-4 with one homer, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Yankees.

The 25-year-old broke out of a slump in a big way, carrying the Red Sox to victory in Sunday night's bout with the Yankees. Devers was slashing just .136/.208/.313 since returning from his hamstring injury on Aug. 2, but with the home run Sunday, perhaps he'll get back on track. The All-Star is still sporting a healthy .305/.361/.577 line on the season.