MLB Player News

Machado went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout as San Diego defeated Oakland, 7-4 on Tuesday.

Machado took reliever Yusmeiro Petit deep to left for his 18th long ball to cap a five-run fifth and singled in his next at-bat in the seventh inning. This continues a scorching July that's seen the third baseman slash .356/.427/.693 with six home runs and eight doubles, both of which are Machado's most in any month, a fact more impressive given the All-Star break.

Astudillo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against Detroit.

Astudillo took Tyler Alexander yard in the fourth inning to record his fifth home run of the season. Since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on July 21, Astudillo has drawn three starts and recorded 12 plate appearances. He's managed only two hits in that span, though both have gone for extra bases. Overall, he's hitting .246/.271/.396 across 140 plate appearances on the season.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Cubs.

It's been a slog of a season for Suarez, but the third baseman knows how to hit a mistake. He took Dan Winkler deep in the sixth for a solo shot that marked the Venezuelan's first home run since July 10. Suarez now has 19 homers against 123 strikeouts.

Wisdom hit a pinch-hit home run in his only at-bat during Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Even without being in the starting lineup, Wisdom was able to impact Tuesday's game with a ninth-inning home run, though it wasn't enough to rally the Cubs. The 29-year-old has been a revelation for Chicago since being called up in May, smashing 15 home runs to go with a .924 OPS. By comparison, he came into the year with four career home runs and a .696 OPS across 43 MLB games. Wisdom should remain in the lineup for the Cubs most days based on his strong performance, and a potential Kris Bryant trade would give him an even clearer path to everyday at-bats.

Rivera (wrist) reported to Double-A Northwest Arkansas to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Rivera landed on the shelf at the end of June with a left wrist fracture, but he's nearly completed his rehab program. The 25-year-old should require a handful of games in the minors before being activated.

Toro was traded to the Mariners on Tuesday along with relief pitcher Joe Smith in exchange for pitchers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Toro's presence on Houston's roster was already becoming less necessary following Aledmys Diaz's return, and with Alex Bregman (hamstring) likely to be activated in the near future, Houston has opted to use the infielder as a trade chip to acquire some much-needed relief help. Toro was reported to be in a Mariners uniform prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros, though it's not yet clear whether he's been added to the club's 26-man roster.

Toro is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Toro will yield third-base duties to Aledys Diaz despite homering in each of the past two contests. He could still see the bulk of time at the hot corner during the next few games, but Toro's role is almost certain to diminish once Alex Bregman (quad) is activated at some point in the near future.

McMahon (lower leg) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

McMahon sat out the past two days while dealing with an injury to his lower leg. The 26-year-old is 8-for-24 with two doubles, four walks, three RBI and four runs in seven appearances since the All-Star break.

Davis is not starting Tuesday against Atlanta.

Davis will hand the third base duties to Jonathan Villar after going 1-for-6 with a double while starting both games of Monday's twin bill. Davis has performed well since being activated from the injured list July 16, hitting .290 with a pair of homers across 31 at-bats.

Wisdom is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

The third baseman went 1-for-2 with a trio of walks and a run Monday. Since the All-Star break, Wisdom has gone 7-for-33 with two home runs, six walks and seven runs while striking out 18 times. Kris Bryant will play third base Tuesday, with Ian Happ getting the start in left field.