MLB Player News

Walding was recalled by the Phillies on Saturday.

The Phillies lost a pair of shortstops to hamstring strains in Jean Segura and Scott Kingery. Walding will take one of their roster spots but is unlikely to take their playing time, as he's exclusively a corner infielder. He'll likely be nothing more than a bench bat and doesn't project as a particularly good one after striking out in 12 of his 19 plate appearances in his debut last season.

LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Royals on Saturday.

The veteran had been hitting for high average but hadn't found his power stroke to this point in the season, but he checked in with his first long ball of 2019 with a fourth-inning solo shot off Heath Fillmyer. LeMahieu is now slashing .309/.364/.426 through 68 at-bats and should continue to see regular starts around the infield with Miguel Andujar (shoulder) on the injured list.

Segura (hamstring) was placed on the injured list Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Segura was expected to only miss three or four days with his hamstring strain but will wind up missing at least 10. With Scott Kingery heading to the injured list with a hamstring issue of his own, Phil Gosselin appears to be the next man up at shortstop.

Muncy is not starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Muncy will sit after starting seven straight games. David Freese will get the start at first base despite right-hander Chase Anderson starting for the Brewers.

Arenado will sit for the first time this season Saturday against the Phillies, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Arenado will get the day off following a 12-inning contest. Ryan McMahon will slide over to third base in his absence, with Mark Reynolds starting at first.

Rendon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

After going 0-for-4 on Opening Day, Rendon hasn't been held hitless since, slashing .400/.474/.831 with 10 doubles, six homers, 18 RBI and 20 runs over the course of a 17-game streak. The Nats remain in discussions with him about a contract extension, but the 28-year-old isn't getting any cheaper with his current tear.

Moncada and the White Sox won't play Saturday against the Tigers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The two teams will make up the game as part of a doubleheader Aug. 6. Expect Moncada to return to action in Sunday's series finale.

Groshans went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI for Low-A Lansing on Friday.

The 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft is off to a quick start in his first taste of full-season ball, slashing .364/.451/.523 through 12 games. Groshans is showing strong plate discipline with a 7:10 BB:K, and the 19-year-old appears to be headed for a breakout campaign.

Candelario will man third base and hit in the leadoff spot Saturday against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Candelario gets a look in the leadoff role for the third time this season while normal table setter Josh Harrison gets a rest day. It's been a rough season thus far for Candelario, but the 25-year-old seems to be hitting his stride of late with a 7-for-22 mark at the dish and a 2:3 BB:K over his past six starts.

Bregman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

It's the 25-year-old's third homer of the year, two of which have come in the last three games. Bregman's .295/.389/.492 slash line through 17 contests is right in line with his 2018 performance, and his spot in the heart of the Astros' order gives him a strong fantasy floor and outstanding consistency.