MLB Player News

Senzel (hamstring) is starting Monday against the Cardinals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Senzel sat out the last three games with left hamstring tightness but will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Monday. Over his last seven games, he's hit .269 with a home run, four RBI, three runs, three walks and five strikeouts.

Bregman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.

After a slow start to the season, Bregman has emerged as Houston's hottest hitter in August. He's now slashing .375/.457/.716 on the month and has provided seven of his 20 home runs on the campaign in the past two and a half weeks.

Machado went 4-for-5 with two home runs and a double for a total of four RBI and three runs scored in a 15-7 loss to the Royals on Sunday.

Machado had an incredible night at the plate, which included two home runs off Royals starter Jonathan Heasley. Machado has been scorching throughout August and came into the game slashing .316/.382/.551 this month. The 30-year-old third baseman has been a beacon of consistency throughout his career, and if he stays hot down the stretch he could be on the brink of his second 100-RBI season and fifth 30-home run season.

Paredes went 2-for-2 with two home runs, three RBI and three walks in Sunday's 12-4 win over the Red Sox.

Paredes got the scoring started with a solo shot in the second inning, followed by a two-run homer in the fourth, both against starter Nick Pivetta. The rookie infielder has gone deep four times in his last six appearances after snapping a 21-game homerless drought. He's now slashing .225/.306/.484 with 18 home runs, 40 RBI and a 48:29 K:BB through 291 plate appearances this season.

Candelario went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-8 win over the Rangers.

It's been a rough season for Candelario, who is batting just .202 with a .620 OPS. However, he's now riding a four-game hitting streak and has gone deep in consecutive contests, giving him 12 home runs this year. Candelario batted .271 with a .794 OPS and 16 home runs in 2021, so he's certainly capable of finishing 2022 on a more positive note.

Longoria (hamstring) isn't believed to be dealing with a significant injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Longoria exited Sunday's game against the Twins due to left hamstring tightness, but he isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. If the Giants hold the 36-year-old out for any games, J.D. Davis will likely see increased playing time.

Longoria was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Twins with left hamstring tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He went 1-for-3 with a double and a run prior to departing.

Longoria previously spent 14 days on the shelf with a right hamstring injury coming out off the All-Star break, but it's the other hamstring that's presenting discomfort this time around. The Giants may send Longoria in for an MRI before deciding his next steps, but given his advancing age and persistent issues with lower-body injuries, it wouldn't be surprising if he required another stint on the injured list. J.D. Davis would likely benefit the most from a playing-time standpoint if Longoria is deactivated again.

Riley went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Riley has left the yard just once in his last 17 games and is batting just .206 during that stretch, but his presence in a loaded Atlanta lineup has allowed him to pick up nine RBI and eight runs. He'll remain in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning third base and batting third.

Bride is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Bride started the past four games and will head to the bench after going 2-for-12 with a solo home run and five strikeouts. Sheldon Neuse will take over at the keystone Sunday for Oakland.

Newman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Newman will get a breather after batting .291 with a home run and 10 additional runs while starting in each of the Pirates' last 14 contests. Tucupita Marcano will fill in at the keystone for Newman in the series finale in Philadelphia.