MLB Player News

Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Padres' 5-1 defeat to the Braves on Wednesday.

It's been a slow start to the season for Machado, but he managed to check in with his fifth long ball of the season in this contest, touching up Max Fried with a fourth-inning solo blast for his team's only run on the day. It was his first time leaving the yard since April 12 and Machado is still slashing just .236/.323/.391 through his first 110 at-bats with the Padres. However, he can heat up in a hurry, so hopefully this is a sign he's set to get on track.

Muncy will start at first base and bat sixth against the Giants on Wednesday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Muncy was originally stationed on the bench with Madison Bumgarner on the mound for the Giants, but makes his way into the starting nine with David Freese scratched with a sore ankle. Muncy has hit lefties quite well in limited opportunities this season with a .292/.370/.708 slash line and two home runs in 27 plate appearances.

Muncy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Muncy will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants with southpaw Madison Bumgarner starting for the opposition. David Freese is starting at first base and hitting fifth in his place.

LeMahieu (knee) could return to action as early as Friday against the Twins, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu has missed the Yankees' last two games after fouling a ball off his knee, causing it to become inflamed, but the veteran infielder told reporters Wednesday that he's feeling "really close" to being ready to go and he's been jogging and taking batting practice this week, per Sanchez. The Yankees have the day off Thursday, so if LeMahieu does return Friday it would only be a two-game absence. He's off to a nice start at the plate, slashing .310/.363/.430 over 100 at-bats.

Astudillo (hamstring) ran in the outfield Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Astudillo said he felt good afterwards. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list over the weekend with a hamstring strain, but it doesn't sound like his stay on the shelf will be an extended one.

Senzel will be be called up prior to this weekend's home series against the Giants, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reported Wednesday that Senzel has been told he's getting the call, but Gray does not specify whether Senzel is expected to join the team before Friday. The Reds still need to officially select Senzel's contract and make a corresponding move. For now, those who have Senzel rostered should prepare to deploy him Friday in applicable situations. He figures to assume the role of everyday center fielder, taking over for Scott Schebler, who is hitting .135 with 26 strikeouts in 88 plate appearances. Senzel is hitting .257/.316/.371 with one home run in 35 at-bats with Triple-A Louisville since returning from an ankle injury.

Donaldson (calf) remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Donaldson was a late scratch Tuesday with right calf tightness and will sit for at least one more game. Johan Camargo starts at third for the second straight game.

LeMahieu (knee) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against Arizona.

LeMahieu left Sunday's game against the Giants with knee inflammation and has been out of action since then. Tyler Wade will play second base Wednesday.

Urshela (hand) is starting at third base and hitting sixth Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Urshela has been cleared to rejoin the starting lineup after a left hand injury -- which he suffered after getting hit by a pitch in the hand over the weekend -- limited him to pinch-hitting duties Tuesday. The third baseman, who is hitting .345/.409/.500 with one homer through 21 games this season, will face righty Merrill Kelly in his return to the starting nine.

Escobar went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Yankees.

Fresh off being named the NL's Player of the Week, Escobar kept the good times rolling with his fourth three-hit performance over his last seven games. He's batting .517/.559/1.069 with three home runs, five doubles, a triple, eight RBI and nine runs scored during that stretch.