MLB Player News

Moncada has been chosen to represent High-A Salem in the Carolina League All-Star game, MiLB.com reports.

Moncada, the consensus No. 1 prospect in Boston's organization, is hitting .299 in 55 games for Salem. He leads the Carolina League in double (21), walks (40), on-base percentage (.421) and stolen bases (34).

Plouffe went 2-for-4 with his fourth home run in Wednesday's win over Miami.

Plouffe may finally be heating up at the plate after a slow start (.246 with a .642 OPS and four home runs in April and May) as he's 7-for-25 in June. It was his first home run since May 10.

Ramirez (left ankle contusion) was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

In his place, the Indians will start Michael Martinez at second base, batting ninth. Ramirez was on the Indians' original lineup card for Wednesday's game before being scratched hours before the contest. The bruised left ankle seems to be an isolated incident, but he did suffer an ankle sprain during winter ball season last December.

Donaldson went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and three runs in a 7-2 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday.

This is the kind of game owners wanted from Donaldson, as he entered Wednesday hitless in his last 10 at-bats. The Blue Jays' third baseman was a single away from the cycle, and he scored all three times he reached base. He is slashing .255/.367/.518 with 14 homers, 33 RBI and 46 runs in 220 at-bats.

Valencia (illness) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

A stomach bug has kept Valencia out of the lineup the last two days, but he may benefit from Oakland's off day Thursday for a chance to potentially return at some point during the weekend series in Cincinnati. Yonder Alonso will once again slide across the infield and take over at third base in Valencia's absence.

Machado is in Wednesday's lineup against the Royals.

Machado was ejected from Tuesday's contest after charging the mound and landing a punch on Yordano Ventura, and though the 23-year-old likely faces a suspension, no ruling has been issued as of Wednesday. He'll draw the start at shortstop and bat third against Edinson Volquez.

Longoria is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Longoria got his first day off of the season Tuesday, but the veteran will be back for Wednesday's series finale in the desert. The veteran third baseman was on a tear leading up to his much-deserved off-day Tuesday, clubbing five home runs in a four-game span over the weekend. He'll bat third in the order Wednesday against Archie Bradley.

Anderson was promoted to Double-A Jacksonville on May 31 after hitting .302/.377/.440 at High-A Jupiter, Guy Curtright of MiLB.com reports.

Anderson's power was evident during his time at High-A Jupiter this season, as was his ability to hit for average. He posted 12 doubles, two triples, and three home runs across 182 at-bats while contributing 25 RBI and scoring 27 runs. Anderson is 6-for-29 with Jacksonville thus far and has an on-base percentage of .361.

Rendon went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

Rendon endured a slow start to the season, but his bat has come alive in June, as he has an OPS of 1.053 this month. He has been operating out of the seventh spot in the lineup of late, but his recent success, combined with the struggles of Washington's current top-of-the-order selections, could see him move up if current trends continue. Rendon's injury-riddled 2015 campaign made him a virtual afterthought heading into 2016, but perhaps a player who finished fifth in MVP voting in 2014 should not be so easily dismissed.

Machado was ejected in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Machado was tossed from the contest after charging the mound and landing a punch on Royals starter Yordano Ventura in response to Ventura hitting him with a pitch. The landed punch may have some repercussions for the star infielder, but in the immediate future, Machado should be able to re-enter the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Kansas City. Prior to being ejected, Machado was 1-for-2 with an RBI double and a run.