MLB Player News

Kemp went 2-for-5 with a walkoff single, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Guardians.

With the score tied at 3-3, Kemp slashed a single to right to score Ryan Noda in the bottom of the ninth and give the Guardians the win. The veteran infielder/outfielder also came around to score in the second after stealing his first base of the season. Kemp won't provide much power and plays in a lethargic lineup, but he should hit at the top of the group against right-handers and does provide some upside on the bases.

Hoerner went 3-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Reds.

Hoerner set the table as the leadoff hitter in the offensive outburst, and the second baseman is now batting .292 through five games with six runs scored. As long as Hoerner sits atop the order and stays hot at the plate, he should be able to score plenty of runs. He's also a threat to run, which makes him an appealing fantasy option in most formats.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said prior to Tuesday's game against the Rockies that Vargas is dealing with soreness in his right thumb, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Roberts said that Vargas can swing the bat, but he's feeling discomfort when throwing the baseball. The rookie infielder is out of the lineup Tuesday, and with the Dodgers having a day off on Wednesday, he'll be re-evaluated before Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Vargas (thumb) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rockies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Vargas was hit in his right thumb Monday, and while he was able to stay in the game, the Dodgers will give the 23-year-old at least a day off to recover. Mookie Betts starts at second base, and Jason Heyward will hit ninth and play right field.

Gorman is out of the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

The lefty-hitting Gorman is off to a rocking start this season, but Juan Yepez will take a turn at designated hitter Tuesday with Atlanta throwing left-hander Dylan Dodd.

Donovan is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

St. Louis will go righty-heavy in this one with Atlanta throwing left-hander Dylan Dodd. Taylor Motter is playing second base and hitting ninth.

Garcia is not in the Nationals' starting lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

Michael Chavis will play second base and bat sixth versus the Rays and left-hander Josh Fleming while Lane Thomas leads off. Garcia has gone 1-for-14 (.071) to open the 2023 regular season.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

Atlanta homered three times in the first two innings off Jake Woodford, with Albies hitting a rainbow that just carried over the wall in right field. It was the first long ball of 2023 for the switch-hitting second baseman, but he's enjoyed a solid start at the plate by going 5-for-16 (.313) through four games.

Arroyo is not in the Red Sox' lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Pirates.

Arroyo is simply getting a day off following a 1-for-12 start to the season. Yu Chang will cover second base in what will be his first start of the season.

Massey is absent from the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Nicky Lopez will cover second base while Massey takes a seat versus southpaw Yusei Kikuchi. It's the second off day this season for Massey, who was also on the bench over the weekend against a righty.