MLB Player News

Newman remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

On the bench for the second game in a row, Newman looks like he could be at risk of moving into more of a part-time role with the Pirates eager to take a look at Hoy Park, who will enter the lineup for the fifth time in six contests as the team's leadoff hitter. Newman is slashing an unremarkable .243/.269/.330 since the beginning of July, which hasn't helped his cause for receiving regular at-bats.

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

The veteran third baseman missed five games with a hamstring injury last week before returning to the lineup Thursday and Friday, but he's now sitting out for the second straight contest. There's been no announcement of a setback, but it's clear he's still nursing the injury given the consecutive absences. Luis Arraez will shift to third base Sunday while Trevor Larnach starts in left field.

Bregman (quadriceps) started at third base and went 1-for-5 with a double and a walk for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

For the second day in a row, Bregman played in the field for nine innings, which is an indication he's nearing a return to Houston. The latest plan revealed by the team was that Bregman would remain with the Skeeters through the weekend before a decision is made about his next step. The Astros are off Monday, so Bregman could conceivably return Tuesday at home against Colorado.

Arenado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in the 5-2 win over the Royals on Saturday.

Arenado slammed a solo home run off Brad Keller in the fifth inning, increasing the Cardinals' lead to two runs. It is his second homer and fifth RBI in his last three games. The 30-year-old is slashing .262/.318/.501 with a team-leading 22 long balls, 67 RBI and 52 runs in 447 plate appearances.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and RBI and two strikeouts in a 6-2 triumph over Arizona on Saturday.

Machado took Arizona starter Taylor Widener deep to left for his 21st home run of the season in the first inning and singled and scored in the eighth to put San Diego in the lead for good. It was a nice rebound performance for the All-Star third baseman, who went hitless on Friday, and he's now recorded multiple hits in four of his last 11 games.

Segura exited Saturday's game against the Mets after getting hit in the face by a pitch, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Segura initially stayed in the game to run the bases, as the changeup from Yennsy Diaz grazed his face and didn't appear to do significant damage. He didn't take his place in the field to start the next inning, but was instead replaced by Luke Williams as part of a double switch. Whether or not he'll miss an extended period is not yet clear.

Urias will sit Saturday against the Rays.

Urias sits for just the third time since he was called up back in late June. He owns a .300/.364/.427 slash line in 30 games over that stretch. Jorge Mateo and Richie Martin will be the middle infielders in his absence.

Newman isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

Newman had started each of the last five games, and he went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, a stolen base and two walks. Hoy Park will start at shortstop and lead off.

McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

McMahon has recorded hits in each of the last four games, and he went 5-for-14 with a home run, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and four runs during that time. Garrett Hampson will take his place at the hot corner and lead off.

Freeman is done for the season due to "labrum concerns," Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

He was out from June 24 through July 17 with a shoulder injury, then returned for a week and was placed back on the injured list with Double-A Akron. This report doesn't make it seem like the Arizona Fall League will be an option for Freeman, so the hope is that he can get healthy in time for spring training. Freeman, 22, has one of the best hit tools in the minors, slashing .323/.372/.470 with an 11.7 percent strikeout rate in 41 games during his first exposure to Double-A pitching.