MLB Player News

Astudillo was removed from Sunday's game against the A's with a bruised hand, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old went 0-for-1 and exited Sunday's contest after suffering the injury on a hit-by-pitch. Astudillo was working behind the plate and was replaced by Ben Rortvedt.

Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three doubles, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Seattle.

Ramirez was productive at the plate, and his lone run came on an Eddie Rosario groundout in the sixth inning. For the year, Ramirez is slashing .261/.344/.575 with 11 home runs, 22 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases in 154 plate appearances. The third baseman has produced a .314 ISO, right in line with the .315 mark he had last year as a strong power hitter in the heart of Cleveland's order.

Urias was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

The O's needed some length behind Adam Plutko on Sunday, so they swapped out Urias for lefty Bruce Zimmermann. Urias surprised with his small-sample performance last season, but he has struggled to a .226/.305/.321 line so far in 2021. He will have to spend at least 10 days in the minors unless he's brought back as an injury replacement.

Urshela (knee) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

A knee injury cost Urshela several games and even required an MRI, but this is now back-to-back starts for the third baseman after he hit a pinch-hit homer in Friday's game. With that, it seems the worst of the knee issue is behind him. Urshela is slashing .303/.349/.479 with five home runs, 19 RBI, 11 runs scored and one steal through 33 games this season.

Candelario (knee) is available to come off the bench Sunday against the Cubs, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

As expected, Candelario is out of the lineup for the series finale against Chicago, but it sounds like he could still end up appearing off the bench, which suggests the swelling in his knee has already started to die down. He was hit by a pitch on his left knee Saturday. Jonathan Schoop will be the starting first baseman in Candelario's absence.

Moncada went 1-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Royals.

Moncada's sixth-inning single extended his hit streak to five games, and a first-inning walk extended an on-base streak to nine contests. He's 9-for-30 (.300) with eight walks, six RBI and six runs scored during the on-base streak.

Devers went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Saturday's 9-0 win versus the Angels.

The 24-year-old delivered a solo shot during the seventh inning and scored earlier in the contest on a double from Bobby Dalbec. Devers has a .279/.356/.571 slash line with 10 home runs, 11 doubles, 31 RBI and 25 runs through 38 games.

Candelario (knee) is dealing with some swelling and won't be in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

The 27-year-old suffered the contusion on his left knee when he was hit by a pitch Saturday, and he'll receive the day off Sunday to help the swelling subside. Candelario could be back in the lineup Monday for the series opener at Seattle if he avoids any further issues.

Candelario was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs with a left knee contusion after being hit by a pitch.

The 27-year-old went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored before leaving the contest. Candelario should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Urshela (knee) went 1-for-1 with a go-ahead three-run homer in Friday's 5-4 win over the Orioles.

Urshela was held out of Friday's starting lineup due to a sore knee but still made a big impact as a pinch hitter with a three-run blast to give the Yankees a 5-4 lead in the seventh. It was the 29-year-old's fifth home run of the year and brought his RBI total up to 19. He's hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games and is slashing .298/.347/.482 on the season altogether.