MLB Player News

Segura was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with an apparent right hand injury, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The 31-year-old was struck on the right hand by a pitch while attempting to bunt during the seventh inning and was unable to finish his at-bat. Bryson Stott finished the plate appearance and took over at shortstop, shifting Johan Camargo to second base. It's unclear if Segura will require a trip to the injured list.

Machado was ejected from Tuesday's game at St. Louis for arguing balls and strikes, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Machado struck out to end the sixth inning and expressed his displeasure toward the home plate umpire, resulting in an his removal from the contest. The All-Star third baseman went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts prior to being tossed.

Vargas signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

Vargas quickly found a new home after he elected free agency last week when the Cubs designated him for assignment. Before being booted off the Cubs' 40-man roster, Vargas went 3-for-23 over 10 games with the big club.

Madrigal (back) was activated off the injured list Tuesday.

Madrigal had been out since early May with lower-back tightness, but he's good to go after appearing in a pair of rehab games. He won't immediately re-enter the lineup, however, and it remains to be seen how he'll fit into the picture at second base going forward. Andrelton Simmons will start at that spot Tuesday, with Nico Hoerner serving as the shortstop.

Urshela is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Urshela will receive a breather for Game 2 after he played all nine innings while going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Twins' 8-2 win in the early game. Jose Miranda replaces Urshela at the hot corner, batting sixth.

Senzel will start in center field and bat third in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Senzel was initially scheduled to get Tuesday off, but he'll stay in the lineup for the series opener in Boston after left fielder Tommy Pham was scratched due to left calf discomfort. In his seven games since being reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list May 23, Senzel has gone 6-for-27 with no extra-base hits or steals, four walks, four runs and two RBI.

Moncada (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Though he was able to make a cameo as a pinch hitter in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs and had the benefit of a team off day Monday, Moncada's sore quad will keep him on the bench for a fourth consecutive contest. Jake Burger will pick up the start at third base in Moncada's stead and will bat out of the cleanup spot.

Senzel will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Senzel owns a .545 OPS in seven games since his return from the COVID-19 injured list, though that actually represents an improvement on the .530 OPS he posted in 17 games prior to his absence. Albert Almora will start in center field in Senzel's absence.

Paredes went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored Monday against the Rangers.

Paredes was in the lineup for the first time in three games and continued to showcase his ability to hit for power. Across his last six starts, Paredes has three home runs and two doubles while driving in six and scoring five runs. Though he hasn't been able to find a regular starting role in the absence of Brandon Lowe (back), it's possible that Paredes begins to pick up additional playing time over either Taylor Walls or Vidal Brujan -- both of whom have struggled at the plate of late.

Hayes went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Hayes was the only Pirate to tally multiple hits in the victory, and he swiped his sixth bag of the campaign in the fifth inning. The third baseman has a trio of three-hit performances over his past six contests, and he is batting 10-for-25 (.400) with a home run, six RBI and two thefts over that span.