MLB Player News

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win in Arizona.

Muncy launched his third long ball of the season with a solo shot off reliever Alex Young in the sixth inning. He also singled and scored in the first, and walked in the fourth. The 29-year-old appears to be on his way to another successful season.

After going 0-for-13 (albeit with four walks) over his first four games, Suarez has had hits in the last two games, including a two-run single Wednesday night.

The Reds collectively started slow this season, but caught fire Wednesday night against Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs' bullpen. It's a matter of time before Suarez gets his power stroke back.

Longoria (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Longoria was progressing toward making his debut after dealing with a right oblique strain, but he'll officially be available for the Giants' series finale against the Padres. With Longoria and Brandon Belt (Achilles) returning to action, Wilmer Flores and Donovan Solano could see fewer opportunities going forward.

Devers is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Devers has started all six of Boston's games this season, going 5-for-25 with four doubles and five runs scored in those appearances. Jose Peraza is covering the hot corner in his place Thursday, with Jonathan Arauz getting the nod at second base.

White Sox director of player development Chris Getz said Thursday that Madrigal is "very close" to being ready to join the big club, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Madrigal was unable to crack Chicago's season-opening 30-man roster, but his inclusion on the team's taxi squad in Schaumburg suggests he's on the doorstep of his first MLB callup. The White Sox have thus far leaned on Leury Garcia as their primary second baseman, but he didn't enter the season with much job security and hasn't helped his case by getting off to a 4-for-22 (.182 average) start. Given that Wednesday marked the first day teams could call up prospects for their debuts while preserving an extra year of MLB service time, Madrigal's promotion could seemingly come any day now.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run to account for the Athletics' only run in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.

Chapman's 391-foot shot to left field off German Marquez in the first inning continued an encouraging offensive trend for the third baseman, who'd started the year in a 1-for-12 slump over the first three games. Subsequent to that brief skid, Chapman has hit safely in three straight, and the good wood he's been putting on the ball has now led to two extra-base hits during that span.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler reiterated that Longoria (oblique) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria was placed on the IL shortly before Opening Day with a moderate right oblique strain, but he'll end up missing the minimum amount of time due to the injury. The Giants had been running out a tandem of Wilmer Flores and Donovan Solano to cover the hot corner while Longoria was out, but both will likely see most of their future opportunities at second base, shortstop or designated hitter now that both Longoria and Brandon Belt (Achilles) are set to return from the IL.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Wednesday's 7-6 loss against the Giants.

Machado took Johnny Cueto deep in the bottom of the third inning for his second long ball of the season. This was Machado's first multi-hit game of the campaign and he is hitting just .227 in his first 26 plate appearances, but he has reached base safely in all but one of his contests thus far.

LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI in a victory over Baltimore on Wednesday.

LeMahieu showed no rust after the Yankees' two-day layoff, racking up four hits, including his first long ball of the campaign. The home run was a 358-foot shot to right field leading off the game. Through three games, LeMahieu is batting an even .500 (6-for-12).

Senzel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Cubs.

Senzel took Rex Brothers yard in the fifth inning, capping a seven-run inning for the Reds. It was Senzel's first home run of the season, and welcomed production after he was out of the lineup for the team's past three games due to illness. He has gotten off to a relatively slow start with the bat otherwise, but has struck out only once in 12 plate appearances.