MLB Player News

Urias went 3-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's 9-4 win over Atlanta.

This was his second straight multi-hit effort, though he started this game after being a big contributor off the bench Thursday versus the Royals. Urias still doesn't have an everyday position, but the utility infielder is making a strong case to be in the lineup regularly. He's slashing .299/.384/.414 with one home run, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored, two stolen bases and seven doubles through 99 plate appearances this season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Muncy left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks due to an illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers replaced the infielder with Chris Taylor at third base. For now, Muncy should be considered day-to-day with a good chance of returning before the end of the weekend.

Donaldson (hamstring) took grounders and batted on the field at Yankee Stadium on Monday, and he worked out at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Florida on Friday, per MLB.com.

Donaldson is dealing with a "Grade 1-plus strain" of his right hamstring, which resulted in a rehab stint being halted after just one game April 18. The veteran third baseman's recent activity suggests that he's improving, though there's been no word from the organization about an estimated return date. It stands to reason that Donaldson would need to re-start a minor-league rehab assignment before he's eventually cleared to return to the big club.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Peraza (ankle) is day-to-day with his right ankle sprain, and he won't be available for Friday's game against the Rays, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Boone did say that the swelling has gone down in Peraza's right ankle, but the team will stay away from him Friday. Whether Peraza is able to play this weekend will likely depend on whether that swelling continues to subside, but it's positive news that he's already making progress.

Maton isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals.

The lefty-hitting Maton will get a day off against the lefty-throwing Jordan Montgomery on Friday. Zack Short will start at third base and bat eighth while Maton sits.

Peraza (ankle) is absent from the Yankees' lineup Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Peraza rolled his right ankle while running the bases in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians. He was seen testing it out pregame, per Greg Joyce of the New York Post, but it's not clear whether he will be available off the bench.

Maggi cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Altoona by the Pirates on Friday.

Maggi became a great story when he finally made the majors as a 33-year-old and picked up a couple hits during his brief stay, but he was never destined to stick around. He's now off the 40-man roster.

Hayes isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Friday's game against Toronto.

Hayes holds just a .490 OPS over the past week, so he'll get a day off Friday to regroup. Rodolfo Castro will move to third base in Hayes' absence, allowing Tucupita Marcano to start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Moncada (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The team hasn't indicated how long it plans on keeping Moncada on assignment, but it's a promising sign nonetheless for the 27-year-old third baseman. Moncada was slashing .308/.325/.564 through 40 plate appearances before back soreness forced him onto the injured list April 11.

Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 13-10 loss to the Orioles.

Garcia has started three straight games at third base after he was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. So far, he's providing the Royals with the reliable hitting they've been lacking, going 5-for-12 with two RBI and two runs scored. He's recorded 30-plus steals across all levels in each of the last two years, so Garcia's best shot at fantasy relevance should come on the basepaths. He figures to play regularly while Nicky Lopez recovers from appendicitis.