MLB Player News

Martinez went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, two walks and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-8 loss to Seattle.

Martinez continues to stuff the stat sheet as he's driven in at least one run in all four games to start 2019. His fantasy stock has gone through the roof after his ridiculous 2018 season that ended with a top-five MVP finish. So far, he's living up to all the hype once again.

Buxton went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI against the Indians on Sunday.

After suffering a facial contusion a few days prior, Buxton pieced together a solid day at the dish and drove in a pair during the fourth inning on a double to left field. The 25-year-old outfielder has struggled with his health in the past, so it remains to be seen whether he can make it through the entire 2019 campaign relatively unscathed. Buxton was held to just 28 games a season ago.

Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a walk Sunday against Milwaukee.

Carpenter doubled to right field in the first inning but was stranded following three straight strikeouts by his teammates. He would later extend the Cardinals' lead to two runs in the fifth inning with a solo blast to center. The veteran third baseman finishes the first series of the 2019 campaign 4-for-16 with two extra-base hits and three runs scored (four games).

Turner is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Turner started each of the Dodgers' first three games and appears to be receiving a routine day of rest. He just enjoyed a strong performance Saturday in which he recorded three hits, drove in five and scored three runs. Max Muncy will take over at third base and bat fourth.

Canha went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in a win over the Angels on Saturday.

Canha drew the start in center field while Kendrys Morales handled first-base duties, although Canha is slated to see a fair share of time in the latter spot as well. Canha's round tripper was his first of the new season, and he should be set for fairly regular playing time for the foreseeable future during Matt Olson's (hand) extended absence.

Ozuna went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Brewers on Saturday.

Ozuna has followed up his late-spring improvement at the plate with a three-game hitting streak to open 2019. The veteran outfielder is reportedly feeling better than he has in years as a result of offseason shoulder surgery, so a return to the type of power numbers he generated in his final Marlins campaign two seasons ago (career-high 30 doubles and 37 home runs) may be in the works.

Brantley is not starting Sunday against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brantley started the season hot, going 5-for-12 with a homer and a double through his first three games. He'll get a routine off day Sunday as the Astros seek to keep his workload in check. Josh Reddick, Jake Marisnick and George Springer will start from left to right across the outfield.

Cabrera (hand) is back in the lineup as a designated hitter Sunday against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Cabrera exited Saturday's contest after taking a pitch off his hand. X-rays were negative, and he won't be forced to miss a single game.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Braves.

It took until his sixth at-bat, but Harper finally opened his Phillies account in emphatic fashion, launching a second-deck bomb off lefty Jesse Biddle in the bottom of the seventh. His late arrival to camp naturally raises concerns about a slow start to the season, but April has historically been Harper's best month, so his bat may not take long to heat up.

Choi is not starting Sunday against the Astros.

Choi started the team's first three games at first base but will sit Sunday with lefty Wade Miley on the mound. Yandy Diaz moves from third to first, with Daniel Robertson getting the start at third base.