MLB Player News

Madrigal is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.

He is hitting .321 with zero home runs and zero steals in 28 at-bats this month, although he chipped in his lone extra-base hits of the season by hitting a pair of doubles Sept. 8. Danny Mendick will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

Bregman went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Dodgers.

Bregman displayed a nice piece of two-strike hitting and delivered the go-ahead run as part of a five-run rally in the ninth inning. It was an important win for the Astros, who entered the game losers of eight straight. The base knock was Bregman's first in 14 plate appearances since returning from a hamstring injury

Moncada returned to the lineup and went 1-for-6 with a run scored in Saturday's 14-0 win over the Tigers.

Moncada was given a two-day break (the team's off-day Thursday and a rest day Friday) before returning to the lineup Saturday. Moncada has indicated feeling a lack of energy at times this season due to a bout with COVID-19, and the White Sox don't have any more scheduled days off through the end of the season.

Astudillo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday against Cleveland.

Astudillo took Zach Plesac yard in the second inning for a solo home run, his first long ball of the season. He has gotten only 11 plate appearances to this point in the campaign due to a combination of illness and being placed at the Twins' alternate site. With Alex Avila (back) on the injured list, Astudillo should have the chance to rack up some playing time as the backup catcher.

Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, two runs scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Twins.

Ramirez took Rich Hill yard in the fourth inning to record his 11th home run of the season. After missing one game with a hand injury Thursday, Ramirez has now homered in consecutive contests. He also chipped in his 10th stolen base of the campaign in the eighth frame with Tyler Clippard on the mound. Overall, Ramirez is hitting .259/.361/.512 with 34 runs scored and 28 RBI across 194 plate appearances.

Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Royals on Saturday.

Reynolds spent just four days on the Royals' roster, going 0-for-11. The move clears space for Kelvin Gutierrez (elbow) to return from the 45-day injured list.

Paredes will be on the bench Saturday against the White Sox.

Paredes has struggled at the plate in his debut season, hitting .155/.222/.224 through his first 21 games. Sergio Alcantara starts at third base in his absence.

Chapman (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday and will undergo surgery to address a torn right hip labrum, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman has been sidelined for the past seven games while dealing with right hip tendinitis, and he'll miss the remainder of the season as a result. The 27-year-old had started all but one of the Athletics' games prior to his injury, slashing .232/.276/.535 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI. Whether he'll be ready for spring training in 2021 remains to be seen. Seth Brown was recalled in a corresponding move, while Chad Pinder and Vimael Machin should see playing time at third base in Chapman's absence.

Chapman will sit for the seventh straight game with right hip tendinitis Saturday against Texas.

Chapman still hasn't been placed on the injured list, though if he had been when he first suffered the injury, he'd be eligible to return next Thursday. Given that he's still yet to resume baseball activities and doesn't have a timeline to do so, it's quite possible he won't return before that date. Vimael Machin will serve as the third baseman Saturday.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Friday but the Indians fell to the Twins, 3-1.

Ramirez had been in and out of the Indians' lineup throughout the week while dealing with a left hand bruise and returned Friday with a ninth-inning home run to left. The 28-year-old is hitting .252/.353/.491with 10 long balls and 27 RBI and appears healthy enough to return as an everyday starter moving forward.