MLB Player News

Machado was ejected from Tuesday's game at St. Louis for arguing balls and strikes, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Machado struck out to end the sixth inning and expressed his displeasure toward the home plate umpire, resulting in an his removal from the contest. The All-Star third baseman went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts prior to being tossed.

Vargas signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

Vargas quickly found a new home after he elected free agency last week when the Cubs designated him for assignment. Before being booted off the Cubs' 40-man roster, Vargas went 3-for-23 over 10 games with the big club.

Madrigal (back) was activated off the injured list Tuesday.

Madrigal had been out since early May with lower-back tightness, but he's good to go after appearing in a pair of rehab games. He won't immediately re-enter the lineup, however, and it remains to be seen how he'll fit into the picture at second base going forward. Andrelton Simmons will start at that spot Tuesday, with Nico Hoerner serving as the shortstop.

Senzel will start in center field and bat third in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Senzel was initially scheduled to get Tuesday off, but he'll stay in the lineup for the series opener in Boston after left fielder Tommy Pham was scratched due to left calf discomfort. In his seven games since being reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list May 23, Senzel has gone 6-for-27 with no extra-base hits or steals, four walks, four runs and two RBI.

Senzel will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Senzel owns a .545 OPS in seven games since his return from the COVID-19 injured list, though that actually represents an improvement on the .530 OPS he posted in 17 games prior to his absence. Albert Almora will start in center field in Senzel's absence.

Hayes went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Hayes was the only Pirate to tally multiple hits in the victory, and he swiped his sixth bag of the campaign in the fifth inning. The third baseman has a trio of three-hit performances over his past six contests, and he is batting 10-for-25 (.400) with a home run, six RBI and two thefts over that span.

Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Riley accounted for the Braves' second run with his 402-foot solo shot in the fourth inning. The long ball was his 12th of the campaign, placing him in a tie for fourth place in the National League. Four of his homers have come in his past six games, and he has gone 8-for-24 with five RBI over that stretch.

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Phillies.

Longoria homered for the third game in a row, and his fifth time in the last five contests. The power surge is part of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-26 (.346). The third baseman owns a .241/.268/.556 slash line with five long balls, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and a 33.9 percent strikeout rate in 16 contests this season.

Muncy (elbow) is expected to be sent to Camelback Ranch within the next few days to start ramping back up, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left elbow inflammation, but he was with the team Monday and has already been starting to swing a bat, per Hoornstra. The infielder can return from the IL as early as June 5, though a timetable for his activation has yet to be established at this point.

Anderson (back) remains on the bench Monday against the Rockies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Anderson was scratched Saturday against Atlanta with lower-back spasms and remained on the bench Sunday. He'll sit for the third straight game Monday, with his expected return date not yet clear.