MLB Player News

Hayes went 2-for-4 with a steal and three RBI in Monday's 10-3 victory over the Nationals.

After getting a breather Sunday, the Pittsburgh third baseman opened the game's scoring in the first with a run-scoring single off starter Brad Lord. Hayes later plated two more on another single in the eighth inning, then stole second when on the basepaths. This performance marks the 28-year-old's first multi-hit effort since April 5 against the Yankees. Overall, Hayes is now slashing .232/.317/.339 with three steals across 63 plate appearances.

Rodriguez (finger) needed stitches after exiting Monday's game against the Nationals and will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Rodriguez took a deflected pitch off a finger on his throwing hand during the first inning Monday, resulting in his departure. The Pirates announced after the matchup that Rodriguez required stitches, which will presumably necessitate a trip to the injured list. Joey Bart (back) is also nursing an injury, so this could open up opportunities for Henry Davis behind the dish.

Lord (0-1) took the loss Monday at Pittsburgh, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out one.

The 25-year-old rookie struggled in his second career start. Lord was chased early after 57 pitches -- only 28 of which were strikes -- that generated a paltry three whiffs. The right-hander, who now sports a 4.82 ERA and 5:7 K:BB across 9.1 innings, is filling a rotation spot while Michael Soroka (biceps) is on the injured list. Lord is currently slated to make his next start against the Rockies in Colorado this weekend.

Rodriguez departed Monday's game against Washington due to a right finger laceration, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Rodriguez was forced to exit the matchup in the first inning after James Wood was struck by a pitch and the ball deflected into Rodriguez. The 24-year-old can be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light.

Suzuki (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Padres.

Suzuki can continue to be considered day-to-day while dealing with a right wrist injury. Justin Turner will see another start in Suzuki's absence, as he'll slot into the DH spot and bat third against Dylan Cease in Monday's series opener.

Hernandez isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Rockies due to illness, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

This doesn't appear to be a major issue for the slugger, who will be available off the bench Monday according to manager Dave Roberts. Hernandez can be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Kelly (hand) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

Kelly underwent X-rays on his catching hand after being struck by a pitch during Sunday's matchup with the Dodgers, and while the tests came back negative, he won't draw the start behind the plate in Monday's series opener. Miguel Amaya will bat eighth in Kelly's absence.

Burleson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

The Astros are sending southpaw Framber Valdez to the mound in the series opener, so the lefty-hitting Burleson will unsurprisingly head to the bench. Platoon mate Luken Baker will draw the start at designated hitter and will bat second for St. Louis.

Arcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Arcia has started just three times in the last 11 games and appears to have ceded the top job at shortstop to Nick Allen, who has produced a .321/.367/.393 slash line so far this season. Meanwhile, Arcia has struggled mightily at the plate, posting a .490 OPS while striking out at a career-worst 28 percent clip over 25 plate appearances.

Allen will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

The playing time at shortstop has tilted in favor of Allen lately, with the 26-year-old picking up his fourth start in five games after going 4-for-10 with a double, two runs and a stolen base over his prior three starts. The owner of a .213/.258/.287 slash line over parts of four seasons in the majors, Allen has provided most of his value on the defensive end during his career, but his improved production at the dish to begin his time in Atlanta looks to have at least temporarily vaulted him ahead of Orlando Arcia on the depth chart.