MLB Player News

Riley was placed on the paternity list Wednesday.

Riley is coming off back-to-back games with multi-hit performances, but he'll now spend a few days away from the team following the birth of his child. Travis Demeritte was recalled by Atlanta to provide additional depth, while Orlando Arcia should see an uptick in playing time while Riley is sidelined.

Segura will start at second base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Segura stepped into the leadoff role for the first time all season Tuesday, when the Rockies brought lefty Kyle Freeland to the hill. The 32-year-old went 0-for-4 with a walk in the 6-5 loss, but he'll stick atop the lineup for the second game in a row while the Phillies oppose a right-handed starter (German Marquez). A full-time leadoff job would be a boon to Segura's fantasy value, but he'll likely have a short leash in the table-setting role if he doesn't produce.

Riley went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Riley singled in the first inning and singled home a run and stole second in the fifth to mark consecutive multi-hit performances. The 25-year-old has been a bit boom-or-bust of late with four two-hit outings and three hitless games in his last seven, but overall, Riley's experienced more positives than negatives with a .292/.404/.500 slash line. The stolen base was the first of his career, so don't expect a ton of activity in that regard.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

The start to Tuesday's game was eerily similar to Monday's; Machado turned an early deficit into a lead with a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning. Machado is on a tear to open the season, slashing .365/.411/.635. He's tied for fourth in MLB with eight extra-base hits.

Toro went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 6-2 victory against the Rangers.

Getting the start at DH, Toro tacked on two valuable insurance runs with his seventh-inning long ball off reliever Spencer Patton. The utility man has started slow, going just 3-for-26 on the season, but he should see an everyday role while Mitch Haniger is on the COVID-19 injured list.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 6-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Suarez took opposing starter Jon Gray 415-feet deep to center in first inning to provide all the run support Robbie Ray would require. The 30-year-old didn't do anything productive in his other three at-bats as he's been feast or famine of late, going 4-for-21 with two doubles and two home runs over his last six games.

Rendon went 2-for-5 with a run scored in a 7-2 win Tuesday in Houston.

Rendon singled and scored in the five-run fifth inning. He had missed the previous two games with a stomach bug. After starting the season 1-for-13, he has a hit in his last five appearances and is 6-for-19 over that span. The 32-year-old has just one extra-base hit on the season and is slugging .427 since joining the Angels in 2020.

Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

Wisdom entered as a pinch hitter for Jason Heyward in the bottom of the fourth inning, immediately taking Josh Fleming deep for his second long ball of the 2022 campaign, scoring Frank Schwindel in the process. After starting the season 1-for-21 from the plate, the 30-year-old has put together a nice five-game hitting streak, batting .533 with seven extra-base hits and seven RBI over those contests.

Senzel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in San Diego.

Senzel was activated from the injured list Monday but has yet to enter the lineup for Cincinnati. TJ Friedl will start in center field and bat leadoff Tuesday after being promoted from Triple-A Louisville earlier in the day.

Moustakas was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right biceps strain. The transaction is retroactive to Monday.

Manager David Bell said Moustakas was expected to start Tuesday after missing Monday's game with the injury, but the third baseman will instead make his way to the injured list. It's unclear exactly how long the 33-year-old is expected to be sidelined, though he'll be eligible to be reinstated April 28. Colin Moran should see more time at third base during his absence.