MLB Player News

Candelario is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.

He is hitting .219 with zero home runs in 32 at-bats this month. John Hicks will start at first base and hit seventh.

Arenado went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and a two-run home run in Friday's 10-8 win over the Padres.

His first-inning blast off Joey Lucchesi set the tone for a typically wild Coors Field affair that featured five homers and 14 extra-base hits between the two teams, but it was also Arenado's 40th long ball of the year. He's now one of only four third baseman in MLB history with at least three 40-HR campaigns on their resume -- joining Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Eddie Mathews, as well as fellow Rockie Vinny Castilla, in a very exclusive club. Castilla and Arenado are also the only two Colorado players at any position to accomplish the feat.

Moncada went 3-for-5 with an RBI triple, a three-run double and a run scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Mariners.

Moncada's first hit of the night was a single before his third-inning triple and fourth-inning double. The 24-year-old had two chances at a cycle, but couldn't get a homer off the Mariners' bullpen. Moncada now has multiple hits in seven of his last nine games, batting 17-for-35 (.486) with seven RBI and 10 runs scored in that span. For the year, he boasts a .305/.362/.536 line with 23 homers, 72 RBI and 73 runs scored in a breakout campaign.

Davis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Dodgers.

Davis kicked off the contest with a solo blast to left field, but the Mets would fall 9-2 in the series opener. He's registered an RBI in each of his last three games, and he now sits with 52 RBI over 127 matchups in 2019.

Muncy (wrist) will get starts at second base against left-handed pitchers, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy is making his return to the lineup Friday, playing first base and batting second. He indicated that his wrist is not fully healed and that it affects his throwing more than his swinging, but Muncy is still expected to start at second base when the Dodgers face southpaws. That opens the door for David Freese to continue getting occasional starts at first.

McMahon isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

McMahon will retreat to the bench after going hitless in his last four contests (0-for-12). Pat Valaika gets the start at the keystone and will bat sixth.

Chapman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Chapman started the last 13 contests and went 7-for-45 with 23 strikeouts, and he'll receive a game off to reset Friday. Sheldon Neuse receives the start at the hot corner for the A's in his place.

Ramirez (hand) played catch without a wrap on his wrist Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez isn't expected to return during the regular season after undergoing surgery on his fractured hand in late August. He still needs to get back to swinging a bat if he's to return for the playoffs, however, should Cleveland qualify.

Muncy (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday.

Muncy sustained a small right wrist fracture Aug. 28 but is ready to rejoin the Dodgers after a couple weeks on the shelf. The 29-year-old has a .253/.375/.525 slash line with 33 home runs and 87 RBI and will immediately slot back into his starting role at first base, batting second.

Urshela hit a two-run homer in his only at-bat in Game 2 of a doubleheader sweep against Detroit on Thursday.

Urshela went 0-for-5 in the opener before taking a seat for the second game of the twin bill. He was called upon to pinch hit with a runner aboard in the ninth inning and came through with a 410-foot shot to center field to plate a pair of insurance runs. The 27-year-old has broken out in a big way in his first season with the Yankees, slashing .328/.366/.564 with 20 homers and 70 RBI in 119 games.