MLB Player News

Santana went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Santana has been in the lineup for all five of Pittsburgh's games to this point, though Tuesday marked his fourth hitless effort. He doesn't appear to be at risk of losing playing time right away, especially given that he has yet to be moved out of the cleanup spot. The Pirates have had a more stable lineup as compared to 2022, but if Santana continues to struggle, he could enter into more of a rotational role between first base and designated hitter.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.

The 31-year-old did significant damage out of the leadoff spot, but his ninth-inning homer off Nats closer Kyle Finnegan was the biggest blow. Diaz has come out of the gate flying in 2023, batting .357 (5-for-14) through four games with two homers, six RBI, six runs and a 3:2 BB:K.

Raley went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.

After his first-inning sacrifice fly gave the Rays an early 3-0 lead, Raley took Nats closer Kyle Finnegan deep in the ninth to kick-start a three-homer, five-run comeback. Raley has gone yard three times in the last two games and is hitting .308 (4-for-13) to begin the season with four runs and six RBI, and he appears to be bashing his way into a strong-side platoon role in Tampa Bay's OF/1B/DH mix. The 28-year-old's career .298/.390/.544 slash line over 168 games at Triple-A comes with 40 homers and 19 steals, so this production could be legit, but he has yet to prove he's more than just a Quad-A player.

Arias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Arias tied the game at 2-2 with a solo blast off JP Sears. It's the first homer of the season for the 23-year-old, and the second of his young MLB career in 21 career games. Arias is expected to get regular playing time against left-handers and should garner multi-position eligibility as the season unfolds.

Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

Mountcastle blasted an opposite-field shot off Andrew Heaney to extend the Orioles lead to 5-0 in the second inning. The first baseman has homered twice and driven in six runs over the first five games of the season .

Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Astros.

Torkelson doubled home a run in the top of the first inning, then blasted a two-run shot in the eighth for his first home run of the season. The 23-year-old had a tough rookie campaign last year, though there's plenty of talent here, so fantasy managers should stick with him, especially following Tuesday's strong performance.

Bell isn't in the Guardians' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Bell will sit Tuesday after starting the season just 1-for-17 through five games. Josh Naylor will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter, allowing Gabriel Arias to start at first base and bat sixth.

Arias is hitting sixth and playing first base Tuesday against the Athletics.

Arias is expected to serve in a utility role this season that will see him play all over the diamond, and he's getting a look at first base in the early part of the campaign. Josh Naylor is the designated hitter for Tuesday's contest, while Josh Bell will get a day off.

Reds manager David Bell said Votto (shoulder) is unlikely to be activated when first eligible Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Votto began a minor-league rehab assignment over the weekend at Triple-A Louisville, but he still has some work to do as he completes his recovery from August 2022 shoulder surgery. The new target for his 2023 debut might be early next week.

Bohm is hitting third for the Phillies on Tuesday night against the Yankees.

J.T. Realmuto has the night off, so Bohm gets a boost up the batting order versus the Yankees and right-hander Domingo German. The 26-year-old third baseman has gone 7-for-15 (.467) with one home run and two doubles through four games this season. Darick Hall is playing first base and hitting cleanup Tuesday in the Bronx.