MLB Player News

Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.

The first baseman got Washington on the board in the fourth inning with his seventh homer of the year. Bell has added 22 RBI, 27 runs scored and a .207/.268/.400 slash line across 153 plate appearances. His homer Monday snapped an 0-for-11 skid at the plate.

The Mets reinstated Alonso (hand) on the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Alonso spent just over the minimum amount of the time on the shelf while recovering from a sprained right hand. Expect the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year to immediately reclaim an everyday role at first base and in the heart of the lineup, with James McCann shifting back behind the plate.

Beaty is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The recent returns of Cody Bellinger and Zack McKinstry from the 10-day injured list could result in Beaty losing out on regular playing time. Beaty had started in seven of the Dodgers' last eight games, going 5-for-23 with a home run, two walks, five runs and four RBI.

Walker isn't starting Monday's game against the Mets.

Walker was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday and went 2-for-10 with three RBI and a strikeout in his first two games back. Pavin Smith will take over at first base and bat sixth.

Flores isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Flores returned from a hamstring injury Saturday and went 3-for-6 with two runs, an RBI and a strikeout in his last two games. LaMonte Wade will start at first base and lead off.

Rizzo (back) isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

Rizzo participated in running and fielding drills ahead of Monday's contest, but he'll still he held out for a sixth consecutive game. Kris Bryant will start at first base while Patrick Wisdom takes over at the hot corner.

Rizzo (back) was participating in drills ahead of Monday's game against the Padres, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo was participating in agility/running work in the outfield Monday, and he later started taking grounders at first base. The 31-year-old has missed the last five games due to back stiffness, but he could return to game action Monday if he feels good after his pregame warmups.

Votto (thumb) was playing catch on the field ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Votto progressed to taking grounders May 22, and the first baseman continues to participate in activities as he recovers from his thumb injury. The 37-year-old has been on the injured list since May 7 due to a fractured left thumb, and his return date isn't yet clear.

Alonso (hand) is expected to be activated from the injured list for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, or Monday should the game be postponed, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

The 26-year-old didn't return from the injured list when first eligible Saturday, but he should be back in the lineup a day or two later. Alonso has been taking grounders and hitting off a pitching machine over the past few days and won't require a rehab assignment given his short time on the shelf.

Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Cronenworth will get a rare day off. Newly recalled Tucupita Marcano will get the start at the keystone.