MLB Player News

Reynolds is not in the starting lineup for Monday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Reynolds will take a seat after starting six straight games, going 7-for-20 with a solo home run, two runs and a stolen base in those contests. Alejo Lopez is starting at second base and batting eighth in Monday's series opener.

The Reds placed Moustakas on the injured list Monday without a designation, implying that his absence is COVID-19-related.

It's unclear whether Moustakas tested positive for the virus or was placed on the IL as a precaution, but he'll be unable to join the Reds until he's deemed asymptomatic. TJ Friedl was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to fill Moustakas' spot on the roster.

Hayes went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Hayes has led off for the Pirates against lefties all season, and he's hit atop the order in four consecutive games against righties. It's been a small sample, but he's excelled in the role to this point by going 4-for-16 with four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base. The power production still hasn't been there for Hayes, but he's maintained a .289 batting average and swiped seven bases across 206 plate appearances for the season.

Senzel went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 5-4 loss Sunday against Washington.

Senzel led off the bottom of the first with a single and later stole second and scored. The center fielder has gotten off to a great start in June, hitting safely in all five games while going 7-for-23 with four runs scored. It was the first time in three attempts that the 26-year-old successfully swiped a bag. Senzel continues to display little power at the big-league level with just four extra-base hits in 117 plate appearances this season.

Vosler went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 5-1 win Sunday in Miami.

Vosler started at third base for the fifth straight game. He singled, stole a base and scored in the Giants' four-run fourth inning. Since being recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday, he is 5-for-16 with two homers, a double and a stolen base and has reached base safely in all five contests. With Evan Longoria (shoulder) limited to a hitting role, Vosler is making the most of his opportunity to fill in at the hot corner.

Newman (groin) resumed running Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

He is eligible to return June 26, and it seems like that could be achievable. The Pirates have deserving young middle-infield options in Diego Castillo and Tucupita Marcano, so it remains to be seen how much Newman will play once healthy.

Vosler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

Vosler has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this year, which accounts for all four of his long balls. With Evan Longoria still dealing with lingering shoulder soreness, Vosler will make a fifth straight start at third base in Sunday's road trip finale in Miami. He's posted a .298/.370/.596 slash line with eight RBI, eight runs scored and a pair of doubles through 54 plate appearances this year.

Maton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder sprain.

Maton had been up for just a couple days and went 3-for-6 with a triple and a home run before suffering the injury. Didi Gregorius was activated in a corresponding move.

Moustakas is not in Sunday's lineup against the Nationals.

Moustakas gets occasional off days against lefties, and that will be the case in this one with Patrick Corbin on the hill for Washington. Tommy Pham slots in at designated hitter while Albert Almora and Aristides Aquino patrol the outfield corners.

Castro was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Castro has struggled defensively since being recalled May 12, committing five errors over 19 games. He has also struggled from the plate, batting .197 with only four extra-base hits over 71 at-bats. His demotion clears a spot on the major-league roster for Travis Swaggerty, who was called up from Indianapolis on Saturday and will make his MLB debut Sunday.