MLB Player News

Devers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

With the game deadlocked at 0-0, Devers emphatically altered the score with a three-run homer on a 3-2 count off Blake Parker. The 24-year-old is now working on a five-game hit streak and has hit three home runs off Cleveland pitching in the last seven days.

Moncada isn't starting Saturday against the Royals due to a wrist injury, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada has been experiencing pain in his wrist when he swings from the right side, so he'll be held out Saturday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench or whether he'll return for Sunday's series finale.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Friday's loss to Houston.

The third baseman drove in San Diego's first run on a third-inning infield single, and he was also part of a successful double steal with Adam Frazier in the seventh. Machado is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, slashing .333/.375/.533 with a home run, three RBI and three doubles over that span. He has racked up 23 homers and 11 steals overall this season, marking the third time in his career he has reached double digits in both categories.

Moncada will sit Saturday against the Royals.

Moncada will get a rest despite the fact that he's riding a 17-game hitting streak. Romy Gonzalez will take over for him at third base.

Senzel went for another opinion on his knee and manager David Bell said Saturday that it's "going to take a while" before Senzel is fully healthy, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The Reds' skipper said he's unsure whether Senzel will return this season. Reading between the lines, it seems like a long shot, unless the Reds make a deep postseason run. Senzel underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in May and was still noticeably favoring the knee when he hit following his return. Injuries have been a recurring theme for Senzel, and there didn't appear to be a spot for him anyway as he was optioned initially before that option was ultimately rescinded due to the ongoing trouble with the knee.

Moustakas is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Matthew Boyd, Saturday's starter for Detroit, is the third straight lefty the Reds have faced, and Moustakas has been on the bench against all three. Eugenio Suarez will remain at the hot corner and in the five hole. Moustakas and Suarez appear primed to continue operating in a strict platoon.

Hayes (hand) is expected to either hit the injured list or return to the lineup by the end of the weekend, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Hayes hasn't played since Sunday while battling a bruised hand. He was able to swing, field and throw Saturday, so it seems possible that he'll be able to play soon, but the Pirates have little incentive to risk anything with the talented young third baseman given that they're nowhere near the playoff race.

Suarez went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 15-5 loss to the Tigers.

He got the Reds on the board with a blast off Tyler Alexander in the second inning, but Cincinnati was already in a 2-0 hole at that point. Suarez has gone yard in back-to-back games to give him 25 homers on the year, the fourth consecutive full season in which he's reached that mark, but he continues to struggle making consistent contact. Since the beginning of August, Suarez is slashing .188/.284/.484 through 22 games.

Candelario went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and four runs scored in Friday's 15-5 win over the Reds.

He was one of the offensive stars of the rout for the Tigers, capping his big night with a solo shot off Vladimir Gutierrez in the fourth inning. Candelario has gone yard in back-to-back games, giving him 12 homers on the year, and over his last 14 contests he's slashing .322/.344/.593 with nine RBI and 11 runs.

Arenado went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in a 15-4 win over the Brewers on Friday.

The veteran slugger got St. Louis off to a fast start with a first-inning two-run shot to left field, and he added a solo homer in the third. Arenado has gone deep three times in his past two contests following a 14-game stretch during which he homered only once. He has swatted 29 long balls in his first campaign with the Cardinals, adding 32 doubles, 88 RBI and a pair of stolen bases.