MLB Player News

Davis is batting seventh as the designated hitter Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Davis will make his third start of the season Friday, all of which have come as the designated hitter, but it's the first time he'll start against a right-handed pitcher (Zach Davies). The Mets have already started four different players at designated hitter this year, with Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano and Dominic Smith also seeing time. Davis should continue to see most of his playing time against left-handers and may not see much action in the field while the rest of the lineup remains healthy.

Peterson went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.

Peterson had not picked up a hit prior to Thursday, but he finally got on the board with an infield single in the fourth inning. While Peterson has not made much contact, he has reached base four times via the walk and is one of just 13 players league-wide who has recorded more than one steal. He figures to remain on the favorable end of a third-base platoon with Mike Brosseau until Luis Urias (quad) is ready to play.

Machado went 5-for-6 with a home run, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in Thursday's 12-1 rout of Atlanta.

Machado entered Thursday with six hits in 26 at-bats, and he almost matched that hit total in just six trips to the plate Thursday. The veteran third baseman recorded a base knock in each of his first five trips to the plate before flying out in his final at-bat in the eighth inning. It was just the second time in his career that Machado has managed five hits in one game, and he sweetened his stat line with a pair of steals and a seventh-inning two-run homer. With the huge performance, Machado upped his season batting average over 100 points from .231 to .344.

Burger went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Mariners.

Burger was fortunate to tally an RBI as he popped up with a runner on third base in the fifth inning, though it fell in after wind moved the ball significantly. While that wasn't a particularly well-struck ball, Burger has recorded three hits, two RBI and a run scored across his last two starts. Burger has begun the season in a part-time role at third base, though he could pick up additional playing time if Josh Harrison (back) remains out of the lineup.

Senzel's absence from the lineup Thursday is not related to injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Senzel collided with Tommy Pham in the outfield and has been out the lineup the last two games. However, the Reds have not announced an injury and manager David Bell confirmed that Senzel's absence is not related to a health issue. Jake Fraley will draw the start in center field Thursday in Senzel's absence, while Colin Moran will enter the lineup as the designated hitter.

Senzel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

The Reds haven't indicated that Senzel is hurt after he was involved in a collision Tuesday, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive day. Jake Fraley will start in center field while Colin Moran serves as the designated hitter Thursday.

Anderson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Anderson was included in the lineup in each of the Marlins' previous four games, going a collective 2-for-14 at the plate while drawing three starts in right field and one at third base. Avisail Garcia missed the past two games with a back issue has returned to the lineup Thursday, meaning Anderson's run as an everyday player is likely over. Anderson should still play regularly against left-handed pitching and make an occasional start against right-handed pitching when manager Don Mattingly wants to extend rest to one of the team's regulars.

Chapman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Chapman started in each of the first six games of the season and hit .190 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two walks. Santiago Espinal will take his place at the hot corner while Cavan Biggio starts at second base Thursday.

McMahon (calf) will start at third base and bat sixth Thursday against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

McMahon was absent from Tuesday's win over the Rangers due to calf soreness, but he'll be back in action for Thursday's series opener against the Cubs. He's gone 3-for-14 with two doubles, three runs, an RBI and six strikeouts in his first four games of the season.

Segura (hand) will sit Thursday against the Marlins.

Segura left Wednesday's game against the Mets after getting hit by a pitch in his hand. While he said after the game that he hoped to play Thursday, the Phillies evidently feel he'd be better served by a day off. He's unlikely to be available off the bench but is considered day-to-day, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Bryson Stott will get the start at second base.