MLB Player News

Rosario went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Giants.

Rosario began the game on the bench before entering as a pinch hitter for Tyler Wade in the third inning. He struck out in that at-bat but came to the plate again in the ninth frame and swatted a two-run shot to left field. Rosario has an intriguing fantasy profile as an above-average base stealer with some power, but it's unclear if he'll get enough playing time this season to make an impact outside of dynasty formats.

Pauley went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's loss to San Francisco.

Pauley opened the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter for Fernando Tatis in the eighth inning with San Diego down eight runs. The rookie grounded out in his initial at-bat but got another chance in the following frame and produced a three-run shot to right field for his first long ball as a major-leaguer. Pauley batted .308 and went deep 23 times in the minors last season after being a 13th-round draft pick in 2022, and it will be interesting to see what he can do at the big-league level this year if he can get enough playing time.

Suarez went 2-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Saturday's 9-4 loss to Colorado.

Suarez is off the a nice start for his new team, hitting safely in all three games thus far and going 6-for-11 with four RBI and three runs scored. Third base was an unsettled position for the Diamondbacks in 2023, which is why the organization moved to solidify the hot corner during the offseason when it signed Suarez. The 32-year-old has remained productive and durable into his thirties. Suarez played in all 162 games (22 HR, 96 RBI) in 2023 and in 150 games (31, 87) the previous season.

Lipscomb went 1-for-4 with a single and stolen base in a win over the Reds on Saturday.

Batting ninth in his big-league debut, Lipscomb notched his first career hit in the third inning against Hunter Greene and promptly stole second base. Lipscomb also made a number of impressive plays defensively at third base. It appears he could get regular run at the hot corner in the absence of Nick Senzel (thumb), with Ildemaro Vargas better suited for a utility role.

Madrigal isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game versus Texas.

Madrigal started at third base for Chicago on Opening Day, but he will get a day off Saturday to allow Christopher Morel to play at the hot corner while Garrett Cooper serves as the DH.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in an 8-3 loss to San Francisco.

Machado put the Padres on the board in the fourth inning with his 398-foot shot to left field. It was his second homer of the campaign, but he doesn't have any other hits among his 14 at-bats. Machado has logged all four of his starts this season at DH as he continues to recover from offseason elbow surgery.

The Nationals placed Senzel on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a fractured right thumb, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Senzel broke his thumb while fielding grounders ahead of Thursday's season opener, and he is expected to be out 3-to-4 weeks as a result. Ildemaro Vargas started in Senzel's place at third base Thursday, though most of the reps at the hot corner could end up going to Trey Lipscomb, who was selected from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

Baty isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee.

Baty was held hitless in three at-bats during Friday's season opener, and he'll sit down Saturday with left-hander DL Hall on the mound for the Brewers. Zack Short will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Hayes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Marlins.

The third baseman had an uncharacteristically rough night in the field, committing two errors, but Hayes made up for it with his bat. He's 4-for-7 to begin the season with two doubles and three walks, and if the improved launch angle he flashed in the second half of 2023 proves to be a permanent adjustment, Hayes has the athletic talent to deliver a 20-20 campaign or better.

Chapman went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, a double and five RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over the Padres.

Chapman opened the scoring in the first inning Friday with a two-run blast off Joe Musgrove, his first homer with the Giants. The 30-year-old third-baseman added an RBI double in the seventh inning before smacking another two-run homer off Pedro Avila in the ninth, putting the final touches on San Francisco's win. Chapman signed with the Giants late in the offseason after slashing .240/.330/.424 with 17 home runs and 54 RBI over 140 games with Toronto last year. He'll serve as San Francisco's regular third baseman this season while batting in the middle of the order.