MLB Player News

Escobar went 4-for-5 with a home run, double, run and five RBI in a 10-1 triumph against San Diego on Saturday.

Escobar did it all to help Arizona end its 24-game road losing streak, doubling home a run in the first, smashing a two-run homer in the third and singling in the fifth and sixth. It was his first four-hit game and only his second with more than two all season, as the infielder is now slashing .254/.300/.484 with 17 home runs and 51 RBI.

LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

LeMahieu slammed a solo home run off Nathan Eovaldi in the eighth inning to get the Yankees on the board. In addition, he added three singles in the game and accounted for both of New York's RBI. The 32-year-old is riding a nine-game hitting streak and he has reached base safely in his last 14 games. Despite the recent success, he is slashing .271/.345/.377, his lowest line since 2014. However, he still leads the Yankees with 79 hits.

Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Paredes recorded two hits in eight at-bats after being recalled June 19. He'll return to the minors for the time being, though he's a strong candidate to rejoin the club at some point later this summer. Zack Short remained on the 26-man roster after serving as the 27th man for the twin bill.

Duffy (back) said Saturday that he is hoping to return sometime around next month's All-Star break, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Duffy was previously thought to be targeting an earlier July return, but he said that he doesn't want to try too hard to "force" his way back from the injury. The utility man was enjoying a solid campaign at the plate prior to the back issue landing him on the IL on May 25, slashing .278/.377/.356 across 106 plate appearances.

Candelario will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Candelario hits the bench after going 0-for-3 in the first game of the day. Harold Castro starts at the hot corner in the nightcap.

Rendon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Tampa Bay on Friday.

The third baseman helped the Angels get off to a strong start, blasting a solo shot to left field in the first inning. The long ball was his fifth this season and only his second since May 3. Rendon has been set back by multiple injuries on the campaign, and he has struggled to hit with consistency, slashing a disappointing .230/.304/.356 with 31 RBI and a 20:35 BB:K across 214 plate appearances.

Moncada (ankle) is starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Moncada rolled his ankle in Friday's loss to the Mariners but remained in the game. He received some treatment after the contest and will be able to remain in the lineup Saturday. The 26-year-old has gone 5-for-16 with a double, three RBI, a stolen base, five walks and three strikeouts across the last five games.

Newman isn't starting Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Newman is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, and he's gone 6-for-16 with two doubles, two runs, a walk and a strikeout during that time. Erik Gonzalez will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Hayes isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Hayes recorded multi-hit performances in each of the last three games and went 6-for-12 with four runs, three RBI, a stolen base, three walks and two strikeouts during that time. With him getting a breather, Phillip Evans will man the hot corner and bat fifth.

Toro isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Toro had started each of the last five games, and he went 7-for-21 with a home run, six RBI, three runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Robel Garcia will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.