MLB Player News

Bell went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Rockies.

The first baseman hadn't homered in 17 games prior to crushing a German Marquez fastball the other way in the third inning Tuesday, but Bell has been extremely productive despite the lack of over-the-fence power. He's reeled off three multi-hit performances over the last four games, and in 24 contests on the season he's slashing .366/.464/.549 with three homers, 16 runs and 18 RBI.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-0 win over Atlanta in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

His sixth-inning blast off Kyle Wright gave the Mets an insurance run. Alonso's .440 slugging percentage and 5.4 percent walk rate so far this season are off his usual pace, but he's still supplied five homers and 21 RBI through 26 games.

Walker is not in Wednesday's lineup for the series finale against the Marlins, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Walker will rest Wednesday after starting each of the Diamondbacks' last four games, launching three home runs and driving in four over that stretch. Seth Beer will take over at first base and bat fourth.

Smith isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.

Smith started in the second game of Tuesday's twin bill and went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts. Even with a right-hander (Ian Anderson) on the mound for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Smith will give way at designated hitter to J.D. Davis, who may be the Mets' preferred option for the role at this stage following the recent removal of Robinson Cano from the 40-man roster.

Tellez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

His long ball went the opposite way to left-center field, and it was against a left-handed reliever in Phillip Diehl. Tellez struck out in his other three plate appearances Tuesday, but strikeouts have not been a problem for Tellez early on. In fact, this was just his fourth multi-strikeout game of the season.

Walker went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI during Tuesday's 5-4 win against the Marlins.

Walker was 2-for-23 over his past seven contests but delivered his first multi-hit game of the season in Tuesday's victory. It's also only the second time this year he's driven in multiple runs, and he still has a lot of work to do in order to bring up his .163/.250/.419 slash line. However, the 31-year-old hasn't lacked for power as he's tied for ninth in MLB with six home runs.

Padlo was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and is starting at third base Tuesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Padlo was acquired by the Giants from the Mariners last week, and he'll debut for his new team Tuesday. The 25-year-old appeared in four games at Triple-A since being acquired by San Francisco and went 7-for-18 with four home runs, nine RBI, eight runs and a stolen base. He should be in the infield rotation for at least the immediate future with Brandon Belt (illness), Tommy La Stella (Achilles) and Evan Longoria (finger) on the injured list.

Olson went 1-for-2 with two walks and a three-run home run in a 5-4 loss to the Mets during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

The first baseman took David Peterson deep in the fifth inning to get Atlanta within a run, but the offense went cold the rest of the way. Olson snapped a 14-game homer drought with the blast, but on the season he still carries a solid .286/.400/.484 slash line with three home runs and 10 RBI through 25 contests.

Wade (knee) will make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Reports from over the weekend indicated that Wade could return to action Tuesday, but he'll evidently need at least one more game before he's cleared for his season debut. He certainly looks ready judging by his performance, as he owns a 1.238 OPS through five rehab games, so his rehab assignment likely won't stretch on for too much longer.

Rivas will start at first base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Rivas will be making his second straight start out of the leadoff spot after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. He'll also be making his fourth start in the past five games, signaling that he's moved into a near-everyday role at first base. Frank Schwindel has seen more opportunities at designated hitter as a result, making Rafael Ortega the primary loser with Rivas' role increasing.