MLB Player News

Madrigal went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers.

It marked Madrigal's second consecutive two-hit game. The second baseman has struck out just 16 times while slashing .300/.343/.416 cross 204 plate appearances this season. He should continue to see regular time at the keystone going forward.

Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that X-rays on Muncy's sprained right ankle came back negative and that the infielder could be available to pinch hit Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletica reports.

Muncy was diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain earlier Saturday, and Roberts' update confirms that the injury is no more than that. It doesn't look like the slugger will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Atlanta, but he may have a chance to come off the bench.

Manager Gabe Kapler said following Saturday's win over the Cubs that Longoria is being evaluated for a potential shoulder injury after a collision with shortstop Brandon Crawford forced the third baseman to exit in the ninth inning, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Kapler wasn't yet able to provide any information on the seriousness of the injury, but did note that it is the shoulder hindering Longoria. Further updates figure to be given Sunday, if not later Saturday night.

Longoria exited Saturday's game against the Cubs after colliding with shortstop Brandon Crawford while attempting to field a groundball in the ninth inning, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

It's not entirely clear what Longoria may have injured during the play, but further updates are likely to come later Saturday. Donovan Solano entered the game at second base as Mauricio Dubon shifted to the hot corner. Crawford was able to remain in the game.

Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Milwaukee.

The third baseman's long ball in the seventh inning tied the game at 5-5. Escobar hasn't hit for much of an average (.244), but he's posted 14 homers, 41 RBI, 33 runs scored and a stolen base in 251 plate appearances as Arizona's everyday option at the hot corner.

McMahon (groin) is starting Saturday's game against the Athletics.

McMahon was out of the lineup in the last two games due to a left groin strain, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Friday. He'll start at second base and bat fifth Saturday.

Muncy is dealing with a mild right ankle sprain and may not return to the lineup Sunday, but he's still considered day-to-day, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Muncy suffered the injury while trying to beat out a double play Friday. He'll be on the bench Saturday and possibly Sunday as well, which would give him three full days to rest given Monday's scheduled off day, but it doesn't appear as though the Dodgers plan on placing him on the injured list.

Muncy (ankle) will not start Saturday's game against Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Muncy left Friday's game in the fourth inning after hurting his ankle while trying to beat out a double play. He's considered day-to-day but will rest for at least one game, with Matt Beaty taking over at first base. The Dodgers have an off day Monday, so it's possible Muncy sits Sunday as well in order to give his ankle three full days to heal.

Sosa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Reds on Friday.

The fill-in shortstop took Luis Castillo deep to left field in the fifth inning, putting the Cardinals' first run on the board with his 419-foot shot. The round tripper was the first of Sosa's career and extended his hitting streak to four games. The 25-year-old has done an admirable job holding down the fort while Paul DeJong (ribs) has been on the injured list, but with the latter set to begin a two-game rehab assignment Saturday, Sosa's allotment of regular playing time is likely nearing its end.

Walls, who went 1-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Friday, is hitting just .158 (3-for-19) with an RBI, five walks, seven strikeouts, a steal and two runs over his last eight games overall.

The rookie has also struck out at a 29.7 percent clip during that sample, as he begins to encounter some of the expected struggles against big-league arms one would expect in even an elite prospect's first foray versus big-league arms. Nevertheless, Walls' outlook certainly remain bright, and his impressive .357 on-base percentage is largely a byproduct of an encouraging level of patience at the plate that's helped generate a 19.0 percent walk rate.