MLB Player News
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Marlins' Brian Anderson: Clubs three-run homer
Anderson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored against the Phillies on Sunday.
Anderson took Reggie McClain deep in the fifth inning, a big blow in the Marlins 11-run offensive performance. Anderson has started the season well, reaching base three times Saturday prior to his power production Sunday. He'll have the opportunity to build on these performances with a friendly matchup against the Orioles next on the schedule.
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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Not feeling well
Senzel was scratched from Sunday's game against the Tigers since he wasn't feeling well, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
It's a worrying development for the Reds, as Mike Moustakas was scratched and placed on the injured list for similar reasons earlier in the day, and Matt Davidson tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. The fact Senzel remains on the roster is a positive sign, though his availability for the immediate future is now up in the air.
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Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW
Reds' Mike Moustakas: Lands on IL
Moustakas (illness) was placed on the injured list Sunday.
He woke up under the weather and was therefore scratched from Sunday's lineup. The fact that the Reds did not specify which injured list Moustakas was placed on suggests it was probably the COVID-19 injured list, although we do not have official confirmation. Josh VanMeter should act as the primary second baseman in the short term.
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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Scratched from Sunday's lineup
Senzel was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.
This is the third iteration of the Reds lineup we've seen today, as Mike Moustakas was scratched after feeling under the weather and now Senzel follows suit, although the reason for his removal is unclear. Freddy Galvis moves up to the No. 7 spot in the order while Travis Jankowski slots into the eight hole while starting in center field.
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Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW
Reds' Mike Moustakas: Under the weather
Moustakas, who was scratched from Sunday's lineup, woke up not feeling well, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "We're just being overly cautious," manager David Bell said. "If there's any doubt, we stay home."
Moustakas will undoubtedly be tested for the coronavirus and will rejoin the team once he feels up to it and tests negative. In the meantime, Josh VanMeter should see the bulk of the starts at the keystone.
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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Late add to Sunday's lineup
Senzel was a late addition to Sunday's lineup and is starting in center field while batting seventh against the Tigers.
Mike Moustakas was scratched for an undisclosed reason, so there was a lineup shuffle with Senzel getting added into the mix after originally being slated for a day off.
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Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW
Reds' Mike Moustakas: Scratched from Sunday's lineup
Moustakas was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.
It is unclear why Moustakas was scratched from the lineup. Josh VanMeter, who was originally tabbed to DH, will slide to the keystone while Jesse Winker moves from left field to DH and Nick Senzel enters the lineup in center field.
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Kevin Newman 3B | LAA
Pirates' Kevin Newman: Out of Sunday's lineup
Newman is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals.
He is 1-for-8 with a strikeout through two games. Erik Gonzales will start in his stead and bat ninth.
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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Heads to bench
Senzel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.
Shogo Akiyama starts in center field while Jesse Winker starts in left field and Josh VanMeter gets the start at designated hitter. Senzel is 0-for-7 with a run, a walk, a stolen base and a strikeout through two games.
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Manny Machado 3B | SD
Padres' Manny Machado: Hits first homer of 2020
Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in the Padres' 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Machado had two strikeouts Opening Day and two more Saturday, but at least he's on the board with his first homer. After batting third in 153 of his 154 starts last season, Machado has hit out of the No. 2 spot in the first two games of 2020, ahead of Tommy Pham.