MLB Player News

McNeil (hamstring) will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his injury, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McNeil was initially diagnosed with left hamstring tightness after he left Sunday's game against the Rays. He should be considered day-to-day until the results of his MRI are known.

Marte (hamstring) will join Triple-A Reno for a rehab assignment Monday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

The 27-year-old has been playing in rehab games at the alternate training site but will progress to minor-league contests this week. Marte has been sidelined since early April with a hamstring strain, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning from the injured list.

Lux will start at shortstop Sunday against the Marlins and will see regular time there while Corey Seager (hand) is sidelined, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 23-year-old has played shortstop a handful of times through the first six weeks of the season, but he'll now take on the starting role with Seager out for at least the next four weeks with a broken hand. Chris Taylor also figures to see increased time, whether it be at shortstop or second base. Lux has heated up after a slow start to the season with a .784 OPS over his past 11 games.

McNeil (cramps) was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays with left hamstring tightness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The 29-year-old has been dealing with leg and back cramps throughout the week, but he's now managing a hamstring issue after going 1-for-1 as the designated hitter Sunday in Tampa Bay. McNeil was expected to start at second base Monday, but that plan is now obviously in flux given his early departure.

McNeil (cramps) will bat leadoff as the designated hitter Sunday at Tampa Bay.

The 29-year-old hasn't played the field since Tuesday when he began experiencing cramping, but he'll serve as the designated hitter for the second time against the Rays. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, McNeil is expected to be back starting at second base Monday in Atlanta.

Marte (hamstring) played six innings in a game against members of the Rockies at the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Manager Torey Lovullo attended the game and was "very encouraged" by Marte's play. He will be evaluated Sunday and is likely headed out on a rehab assignment.

Kim went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 13-3 victory over St. Louis.

Kim started at shortstop and batted seventh in the game. He smashed his second homer of the season with a 373-foot solo shot in the second inning. Despite Saturday's long ball, Kim is off to a slow start to the campaign, slashing .195/.236/.293 with eight RBI through 89 plate appearances.

Albies went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Saturday's win over the Brewers.

Albies has been one of the most consistent hitters in the National League and extended his hitting streak to seven games. In fact, the second baseman has hit safely in all but one of his appearances since April 26, hitting .370 during that 18-game stretch.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Saturday's game in Detroit.

Hoerner returned from a forearm injury Friday and immediately entered the starting lineup, but it's no surprise to see that he won't be asked to play two games in a row right away. Eric Sogard will start at second base Saturday, but Hoerner should be expected to start on a regular basis going forward.

McNeil (cramps) is expected to be back in the lineup Sunday and is available off the bench Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McNeil has dealt with cramps throughout the week and is out of the lineup Saturday after serving as the designated hitter Friday. Manager Luis Rojas offered a number of different reasons for his absence, including that the Rays are starting a lefty on Saturday. However, Rojas ultimately did state that he didn't feel McNeil was running run at full speed Friday and may have been hesitant on the basepaths. Assuming all goes well, McNeil should be back Sunday, but the team appears to be taking a cautious approach.