MLB Player News

Chavis went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs Monday against the Cubs.

Chavis entered the game having earned only nine free passes on the season and never multiple in a game. However, Chavis took advantage of Caleb Kilian's inability to consistently find the strike zone -- he issued five total walks -- and has now reached base in eight of his last 11 games. He hasn't produced much otherwise in that span, as he has tallied only four runs scored and four RBI. Overall, Chavis has maintained a .257/.307/.423 line across 192 plate appearances on the season.

McNeil's hamstring injury is merely considered a day-to-day issue for now, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McNeil exited Monday's game against Miami with right hamstring tightness, but it appears as though he's avoided a more serious issue. It's possible the injury turns out to be worse than originally expected after further tests, in which case J.D. Davis and Dominic Smith could see their roles expand.

Marte (hamstring) isn't starting Monday against the Padres.

Marte is expected to return at some point during the Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Padres, but he'll remain out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. Buddy Kennedy is starting at the keystone and batting sixth.

McNeil was removed from Monday's game against the Marlins due to right hamstring tightness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McNeil went 1-for-2 with a double and a run to begin Monday's game, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the fifth inning. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear. If McNeil misses additional time, J.D. Davis and Dominic Smith are candidates for increased playing time.

Peguero was optioned to Double-A Altoona on Monday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Peguero somewhat surprisingly beat fellow shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz to the majors last week, but that appeared to be more a matter of geographical proximity than anything else, as he was able to make the short drive from Altoona to Pittsburgh on minimal notice after Tucupita Marcano hit the COVID-19 injured list Friday. Peguero held his own in his lone appearance, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts, but the team will now turn to Cruz as the presumed long-term solution at shortstop.

Guillorme is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

The lefty-hitting Guillorme will take a seat for the series finale with southpaw Trevor Rogers on the bump for Miami. Jeff McNeil will cover second base in place of Guillorme, who had started in five of the Mets' previous six contests.

McNeil went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.

It's the first time since April 17 that McNeil has drawn multiple free passes in a contest, and he also extended his current hitting streak to seven games. The 30-year-old remains a fixture in the Mets' lineup as he bounces between second base and left field, with the latter being Sunday's assignment, and he's slashing a stellar .353/.431/.471 through 15 games in June with three doubles, a homer, six runs and seven RBI.

Garcia went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

The 22-year-old shortstop continues to rake in his return to the majors. Garcia has produced multi-hit performances in six of the last 11 games, slashing .400/.413/.533 over that stretch with three doubles, a homer, four RBI and six runs. The only blemish on his resume is his 0-for-2 mark on stolen base attempts, but he doesn't project to be a speed threat -- Garcia's ability to make consistent hard contact will drive his fantasy value, and he boasts a 45.0 percent hard-hit rate this season with the Nationals.

Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.

Estrada looked to be the hero with his game-tying solo shot in the ninth inning, but Jack Suwinski walked it off for the Pirates in the bottom half of the frame. Through 17 games in June, Estrada is 11-for-52 (.212) with three of his five homers on the year. Overall, he's slashing .264/.319/.398 with 27 RBI, 36 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 12 doubles and a triple in 62 contests. Despite the poor hitting form of late, he's maintained a near-everyday role at second base since Tommy La Stella has more often served as the designated hitter.

Rojas went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Twins.

Rojas got aboard with a single in the sixth inning, stole second and scored on a Buddy Kennedy grand slam. While he's gone 3-for-20 (.150) with six strikeouts in his last five games, Rojas has added two of his five steals this season in that span. The versatile 27-year-old has a .254/.329/.388 slash line with four home runs, 16 RBI, 21 runs scored, four doubles and a triple. He's primarily played at third base lately, taking on an everyday role.