MLB Player News

LeMahieu is manager Aaron Boone's primary option to play first base while Luke Voit (knee) remains out, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports.

LeMahieu led off and started at first base again Saturday -- his fourth start at the position in his past five games. Meanwhile, Rougned Odor has taken over at second base to account for LeMahieu's shift to first. Jay Bruce opened the season as Voit's replacement but is batting only .118. LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run Saturday against Tampa Bay and is slashing .288/.383/.423 on the campaign. With Voit likely still weeks away from a return, LeMahieu could see enough time at first to gain eligibility at the position in fantasy leagues.

With Mike Moustakas out with an illness, Farmer started at third base Friday and got on-base three times. He's getting another start Saturday, batting eighth.

Farmer had a single, walk and got hit by a pitch in four plate appearances. Saturday will mark his fourth start of the season. So far he's hitting .176/.300/.235 in 20 plate appearances.

Davis (hand) was activated off the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Davis spent just the minimum 10 days on the injured list and missed fewer games than expected given that the Mets saw several games postponed during that stretch. He'll likely start in at least one half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Senzel isn't starting Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Senzel has gone 0-for-16 with three strikeouts across the past five games. Tyler Naquin will take over in center field Saturday, batting fifth.

Moustakas (illness) isn't starting Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Moustakas was a late scratch Friday due to a non-COVID-related illness, but manager David Bell thought that the 32-year-old would be able to return Saturday. However, Kyle Farmer will take his place at the hot corner, batting eighth.

Newman went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Brewers.

His poor start (.180/.196/.220) continues, but despite his struggles, Newman has started each of the team's last six games. He's posted a 94 percent contact rate, but he's hitting line drives (6.4 percent) less than ever. Because the team likes to move Erik Gonzalez around the infield, it's likely Newman sticks in the lineup at short. Cole Tucker remains in Florida working on his offensive approach, leaving a path for Newman to find his game with Pittsburgh.

Machado was dealing with low-back tightness and shoulder discomfort in the ninth inning of Friday's loss to the Dodgers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Machado tweaked his back during his at-bat in the ninth inning and was shaken up once again after he stole second base in the same inning. Although he was able to remain in the game, he'll be examined by team doctors ahead of Saturday's contest. If Machado is forced to miss any time, Ha-Seong Kim could fill in at third base for the Padres.

Machado went 2-for-4 with two walks, two stolen bases and three runs scored Friday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Machado reached base four times in the contest and scored half of San Diego's runs, including one in the ninth inning that sent the game into extra frames. He also ran wild on the basepaths, stealing his third and fourth bases of the season. That puts him into a second-place tie across MLB on the campaign. The increased stolen-base total has no doubt been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers who roster Machado, as the third baseman last reached double-digit steals in 2018.

Longoria went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Friday's loss against Miami.

Longoria plated the Giants' lone run of the game with an RBI single that scored Mike Yastrzemski in the top of the fourth. It was Longoria's fourth RBI over his last five games, and the veteran has been one of San Francisco's most dangerous hitters -- he has hit safely in five of his last seven contests while hitting .317 with a 1.025 OPS through 12 games.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Friday's 3-0 win over Detroit.

Chapman's solo shot in the eighth inning extended Oakland's lead to 3-0. The 27-year-old slugger is slashing .189/.254/.415 with three home runs and nine RBI in 59 plate appearances.