MLB Player News

Moncada (wrist) is batting second and playing third base Sunday against the Royals, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Wrist pain kept Moncada on the bench Saturday but he's back in action for Sunday's series finale. The switch-hitting third baseman has hit .350 with three doubles and three RBI in his last 10 games.

Ramirez is not in the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.

Ramirez started the past 27 games and will receive a well-deserved day off in the series finale at Boston after posting a 1.000 OPS during that stretch. Owen Miller will take over at the hot corner Sunday for Cleveland.

Urshela (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Urshela hasn't played since Tuesday, when he injured his hand during a defensive play. Even with expanded rosters, the Yankees must expect him back soon, considering they haven't placed him on the injured list. Rougned Odor is playing third base and batting eighth Sunday.

Devers isn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Cleveland.

Devers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Saturday and is now hitting .273 with four home runs and nine RBI in his last 10 games. Bobby Dalbec is starting at third base Sunday, with Travis Shaw getting the nod at first.

Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Boston.

The 28-year-old reached the 20-steal mark for the fourth time in his nine-year career when he stole second in the sixth inning. Ramirez has been one of Cleveland's most productive players this year, adding 32 home runs, 86 RBI, 90 runs scored and a .260/.349/.549 slash line through 524 plate appearances. He'll likely remain in his usual No. 3 spot in the order, as he's started in 27 straight games -- the elbow soreness that bothered him in late July seems to be behind him now.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-8 loss to Toronto.

The third baseman continues to tee off lately, with 10 homers in his last 19 games after he managed just 14 in his first 112 contests this year. Chapman's .225 batting average won't turn many heads, but he's posted a reasonable .743 OPS with 67 RBI, 69 runs scored and three stolen bases through 541 plate appearances. If he can finish the year strong, it'll help offset a rather rough first four months.

Devers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

With the game deadlocked at 0-0, Devers emphatically altered the score with a three-run homer on a 3-2 count off Blake Parker. The 24-year-old is now working on a five-game hit streak and has hit three home runs off Cleveland pitching in the last seven days.

Moncada isn't starting Saturday against the Royals due to a wrist injury, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada has been experiencing pain in his wrist when he swings from the right side, so he'll be held out Saturday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench or whether he'll return for Sunday's series finale.

Moncada will sit Saturday against the Royals.

Moncada will get a rest despite the fact that he's riding a 17-game hitting streak. Romy Gonzalez will take over for him at third base.

Candelario went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and four runs scored in Friday's 15-5 win over the Reds.

He was one of the offensive stars of the rout for the Tigers, capping his big night with a solo shot off Vladimir Gutierrez in the fourth inning. Candelario has gone yard in back-to-back games, giving him 12 homers on the year, and over his last 14 contests he's slashing .322/.344/.593 with nine RBI and 11 runs.