MLB Player News

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.

Dalbec isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec will take a seat for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts. Danny Santana will start at first base while Marwin Gonzalez enters the lineup at second base.

Gurriel (finger) won't start Monday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left middle finger inflammation, and he'll miss a third consecutive game Monday. Manager Dusty Baker said that Gurriel is "getting close" to returning, and he's expected to return later in the series against Boston.

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.

Vaughn is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Jake Lamb will get the start in left field for the first half of the twin bill.

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.

France went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over Texas.

France doubled in a run in the first inning and then brought home a pair with a single in the third. It was his first multi-RBI game since April 22 and he picked up his second extra-base hit since returning from an IL stint May 24. He's slashing .252/.346/.381 with 19 RBI this season.

Naylor went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Naylor provided all the offense Cleveland was able to muster in this one, as he took Ross Stripling deep in the fifth inning for his fifth long ball of the campaign. The right fielder is trying to bounce back from an ugly stretch, as he entered this game with just one hit over his previous 16 at-bats.