MLB Player News

Manager John Gibbons slyly suggested that he'll continue deploying Donaldson at shortstop routinely through the end of the season, Richard Griffin of The Toronto Star reports.

Shifting the slugger up the middle, and moving Jose Bautista to third base, gives Gibbons a chance to bolster his offense through the outfield. Donaldson has played three games at short thus far, and the Jays have 38 games remaining on the schedule. Judging by the sound of it, the third baseman should be able to gain eligibility at shortstop in the near future. Even more exciting is the prospect of Donaldson logging enough time this year to enter 2018 with that same flexibility.

Moncada (shin) will start at second base and bat second in Game 1 of the White Sox's doubleheader Monday against the Twins, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.

Moncada had been sidelined for the last two games while dealing with shin splints on his right foot, but a couple days of rest was all he needed for the pain to subside. The White Sox could look to keep Moncada on the bench for the nightcap Monday just to be safe, but the 22-year-old otherwise looks like he'll be in line for a full slate of starts during the week. After a rough start to his tenure with the White Sox, Moncada's bat has heated up in August, with the infielder submitting a .377 on-base percentage across 14 contests.

Asuaje is out of Sunday's lineup against the Nationals.

He is hitting .254 with one home run over his last 63 at-bats. When Asuaje is not hitting for a high average, it is awfully difficult for him to be a positive fantasy contributor. Yangervis Solarte will start at second base and hit cleanup.

Donaldson will make his first career start at shortstop Sunday against the Cubs.

Manager John Gibbons is doing everything (and anything) he can think of to find offense before the playoff door officially closes on Toronto. Donaldson has been shuffled over to shortstop twice already, so Sunday will give him three games at the position. Depending on league requirements, the slugger has an outside chance of picking up shortstop eligibility before the end of 2017, if Gibbons likes what he sees Sunday.

Moncada (shin) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada was scratched from Saturday's lineup with shin splints, and while there has been no update on his status, the issue is apparently still bothersome enough to keep him out another contest. He remains day-to-day; Yolmer Sanchez is again filling in for him at the keystone.

Bregman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double during Saturday's win over Oakland.

After a sluggish start, Bregman has posted solid numbers over the past 50 games with eight homers, 24 RBI, nine stolen bases, 38 runs and a .307/.399/.587 slash line. He is closing in on a 20-20 campaign, and being attached to a potent offense only helps his fantasy value. It's also worth noting that he should soon play his 20th game at shortstop (17 currently), so he'll benefit for added positional flexibility again in 2018.

Devers went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs Saturday against the Yankees.

Devers' bomb pulled the Red Sox within one run in the seventh inning of a home loss. He's homered in back-to-back contests, and has left the yard eight times since joining the lineup on July 25. Devers has been an amazing addition for fantasy owners, as he's slashing .364/.424/.727.

Moncada was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup with shin splints in his right shin.

For now, Moncada should be considered day-to-day. He is hitting .240/.377/.400 with two home runs and a 36.1 percent strikeout rate in his last 50 at-bats. Yolmer Sanchez was added to the lineup at second base, hitting ninth.

Ramirez (forearm) is starting at third base and hitting third Saturday against the Royals, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.

He missed two games after getting hit in the arm by a pitch, but is back in his typical spot against lefty Jason Vargas. Ramirez established himself as one of the best hitters in the American League in the first half, but he is in a bit of a prolonged funk, hitting .242/.293/.355 with one home run and two steals in 124 at-bats since the All-Star break.

Devers went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs Friday against the Yankees.

Devers blasted his seventh bomb of the year to give the Red Sox an early lead in a game they'd go on to win. He's now left the yard four times over his last five games, and since entering the lineup July 25, he's rewarded fantasy managers with an amazing .356/.420/.699 slash line.