MLB Player News

Toro remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Toro has now picked up only one start in the Mariners' last six games, and his playing-time outlook doesn't appear as though it'll improve in any major way with everyday first baseman Ty France (forearm) landing on the 10-day injured list. Kevin Padlo will cover first base Sunday for the second game in a row and looks like he'll serve as the primary replacement for France rather than Toro.

Machado (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

The 29-year-old will be held out of the lineup for the seventh straight game as he continues to nurse a sprained left ankle. Machado has participated in light workouts and was scheduled for batting practice Saturday, so he may be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Arizona following Monday's scheduled off day.

Nevin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Jonathan Arauz will pick up a start at third base while Nevin takes a seat for the first time since June 7, ending a stretch of 16 consecutive starts. Nevin still appears on track to fill a near-everyday role at the hot corner until Ramon Urias (oblique) is ready to return from the 10-day injured list.

Hayes (shoulder) is starting at third base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Hayes was held out of the lineup the past two days with a left shoulder injury sustained in a home-plate collision with the Cubs' Willson Contreras, but he'll retake the field for Sunday's series finale in Tampa Bay. The 25-year-old has a .200/.250/.373 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI and a 30 percent strikeout rate through 19 games in June.

Walls is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wander Franco (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at shortstop in the series finale, leaving one spot in the infield no longer available for Walls, who is also capable of playing second and third base. The keystone looks to be Walls' best path to playing time with Franco back in the fold, but Walls may have to settle for backup duties at that position behind Vidal Brujan, who draws the starting nod Sunday. Neither Walls nor Brujan have been major producers at the plate this season, but Brujan may be the preferred option the moment after generating a .724 OPS over the Rays' last seven games.

Astudillo was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The 30-year-old was called up to the big-league club in late May, and he had a .270/.289/.351 slash line with one home run, four RBI and five runs in 17 games over the past month. Astudillo could remain in the organization if he passes through waivers unclaimed. Erik Gonzalez had his contract selected in a corresponding move.

Paredes will start at first base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Even with Wander Franco (quadriceps) making his return from the 10-day injured list Sunday, the righty-hitting Paredes will stick in the lineup against Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras. After going 8-for-16 with five home runs and eight RBI across his previous four games, Paredes will pick up his fifth start in six contests. He looks like he could get a look in a near-everyday role for Tampa Bay while he continues to swing a hot bat.

Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Wisdom didn't go deep, though he still managed to have a decent game. The walk is encouraging, but he also struck out twice, and he's now sitting with a 34.8 percent strikeout rate for the season. That will continue to limit Wisdom's ability to consistently reach base, so he's typically dependent on home runs to fuel his fantasy value. The third baseman does at least lead the team with 14 long balls this year.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo homer and two total runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.

Chapman launched a solo shot in the fifth inning to put the Jays on the board and later came around to score on a Lourdes Gurriel single in the ninth. The third baseman now has at least one hit in each of his last three games, raising his batting average to .224. His home run Saturday was his 10th of the season.

Arenado went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in a 5-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday.

Arenado is cruising on his way to another excellent season. The veteran third baseman now has 35 runs on the season to go along with a quality .284/.350/.515 slash line. He continues to be a highly-productive everyday player for the Cardinals and is flirting with the possibility of his fourth 40-home run season.