MLB Player News

Urshela (thigh) said Sunday that he believes he'll be able to play in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game against the Red Sox, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Urshela sustained a bruised thigh in Sunday's win over the Rays and was removed from the game in the top of the ninth inning, but he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 29-year-old went hitless in three at-bats prior to his removal Sunday.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that it's "very unlikely" that Muncy (elbow) will appear in Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy is undergoing additional tests after he exited Sunday's regular-season finale with a left elbow injury, although the severity of the issue isn't yet known. Even though he likely won't be available for Wednesday's winner-take-all contest against the Cardinals, Roberts is slightly more optimistic that the infielder could return if the Dodgers advance to the NLDS but called him "unlikely" to appear in the best-of-five series.

Urshela was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays with a bruised thigh, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Urshela was initially able to remain in the game after he ran full speed into Tampa Bay's dugout, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the ninth inning. Manager Aaron Boone said after the contest that the infielder is doing "alright." However, it's not yet clear whether the injury will impact his availability for the AL Wild Card Game on Tuesday.

Urshela was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Urshela ran full speed into Tampa Bay's dugout while making a catch in foul ground, and he exited the contest after initially remaining in the game. The 29-year-old went 0-for-3 prior to being pulled and should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

Muncy was diagnosed with a left elbow injury after being removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy had his left arm run into by a baserunner while attempting to field a throw at first base, and he appeared to be in significant pain before leaving the field. The severity of the elbow injury remains unclear, leaving the 31-year-old's availability for the wild-card game, or a potential Game 163 versus the Giants, up in the air.

Muncy was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers with an apparent left wrist injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 31-year-old suffered the injury during the third inning of Sunday's contest on a collision at first base with baserunner Jace Peterson, as Peterson collided with Muncy's left arm while he attempted to field a throw from catcher Will Smith. Muncy appeared to be in significant pain and left the field cradling his left wrist. It'd be a huge blow for the Dodgers heading into the playoffs if he's forced to miss any time.

Nevin will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Nevin will close the season with his third start in four games in left field while Ryan McKenna heads to the bench. Since his call-up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Nevin has gone 2-for-5 with a double, two walks, two RBI and two runs.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

With the Brewers already being locked into their playoff positioning, manager Craig Counsell will rest several veterans for the regular-season finale. Along with Escobar, fellow lineup regulars Lorenzo Cain, Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong will sit Sunday. Luis Urias replaces Escobar at third base.

Segura is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Segura will remain on the bench for the third straight game to close out the season after the Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs. Barring an appearance off the bench, he'll finish the campaign with a .290/.348/.436 slash line, 14 homers, 58 RBI, 76 runs and nine stolen bases.

Chapman is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Barring an appearance off the bench, Chapman finishes the season slashing .210/.314/.403 with 27 home runs and 72 RBI. Chad Pinder is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday.