MLB Player News

Longoria went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.

Longoria took Alex Vesia deep to lead off the eighth inning Saturday. The veteran is still a threat for 20 long balls in a season and his OPS of .850 is his highest since 2012. He is one of the many reasons the Giants have been able to keep up with the other powerhouses in the National League West. The third baseman is slashing .267/.357/.493 with eight home runs, 26 RBI and 25 runs in 171 plate appearances.

Maton is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game Sunday against the Rays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Ronald Torreyes is perhaps becoming Joe Girardi's preferred replacement for Didi Gregorius (elbow), as he will start over Maton at shortstop for the third game in a row.

Vargas was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday.

The 29-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Pirates nearly two weeks ago and went 1-for-13 in seven appearances. Vargas began the season with the Cubs and went 3-for-21 before being DFA'd. He could remain in the Pirates organization should he go unclaimed on waivers.

Vosler was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Vosler appeared in each of the last three games since joining the major-league roster Wednesday, and he went 1-for-8 with a solo home run and three strikeouts. Wilmer Flores (hamstring) and Logan Webb (shoulder) were reinstated from the 10-day injured list as part of the transaction.

Senzel underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Senzel's procedure to clean out cartilage from his knee appears to have gone as planned, but manager David Bell didn't have an updated timetable for the 25-year-old's return Saturday. Senzel is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, but a better idea of his status should be known once he's able to resume activities. Jonathan India figures to continue serving as the primary second baseman in Senzel's absence.

Newman isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Newman had gone 2-for-7 with a double, a run and a strikeout across the last two games. Cole Tucker will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Maton isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Maton will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts in his last two games. Ronald Torreyes will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with a home run Friday in a win over Arizona.

Arenado gave St. Louis a 5-2 lead in the third inning with a solo shot to left field. He later knocked in another run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth. In his first season with the Cardinals, Arenado is slashing .290/.336/.550. He has notched 11 home runs and 35 RBI; both marks rank in the top 20 leaguewide.

Longoria isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria went 5-for-12 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and three runs across the last three games. Jason Vosler will start at third base while LaMonte Wade takes over at first base.

Machado (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter in Friday's game against the Astros, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Machado had served as a pinch hitter in each of the last two games, but he'll return to the lineup as the DH in Houston. The Padres are hopeful that Machado will be able to return to third base Saturday.