MLB Player News

Urias was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Urias' call-up comes in the midst of a flurry of roster moves for Baltimore that included shortstop Freddy Galvis (quad) landing on the 10-day IL. Urias is playing shortstop and batting eighth Sunday and could be in line to serve as the primary option at the position with Galvis on the shelf.

Moustakas (heel) is still dealing with pain from his injured heel, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds are hopeful that Moustakas can begin a rehab assignment around the All-Star break. "I think they're just really difficult injuries to get over," manager David Bell said. "I know they're painful, too. (Moustakas) doesn't talk about it, but other people do. I know it's a tough injury to have."

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk in a 6-5 loss against San Francisco on Saturday.

Chapman took reliever Zack Littell deep to left in the seventh and recorded an RBI sacrifice fly in the 10th to account for Oakland's final three runs. The homer made it 14 straight games with a hit for the third baseman, though he has just a single hit in each of the last 12 games. During the stretch, Chapman is 18-for-56 and has increased his average from .201 to .226.

Escobar went 4-for-5 with a home run, double, run and five RBI in a 10-1 triumph against San Diego on Saturday.

Escobar did it all to help Arizona end its 24-game road losing streak, doubling home a run in the first, smashing a two-run homer in the third and singling in the fifth and sixth. It was his first four-hit game and only his second with more than two all season, as the infielder is now slashing .254/.300/.484 with 17 home runs and 51 RBI.

LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

LeMahieu slammed a solo home run off Nathan Eovaldi in the eighth inning to get the Yankees on the board. In addition, he added three singles in the game and accounted for both of New York's RBI. The 32-year-old is riding a nine-game hitting streak and he has reached base safely in his last 14 games. Despite the recent success, he is slashing .271/.345/.377, his lowest line since 2014. However, he still leads the Yankees with 79 hits.

Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Paredes recorded two hits in eight at-bats after being recalled June 19. He'll return to the minors for the time being, though he's a strong candidate to rejoin the club at some point later this summer. Zack Short remained on the 26-man roster after serving as the 27th man for the twin bill.

Duffy (back) said Saturday that he is hoping to return sometime around next month's All-Star break, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Duffy was previously thought to be targeting an earlier July return, but he said that he doesn't want to try too hard to "force" his way back from the injury. The utility man was enjoying a solid campaign at the plate prior to the back issue landing him on the IL on May 25, slashing .278/.377/.356 across 106 plate appearances.

Candelario will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Candelario hits the bench after going 0-for-3 in the first game of the day. Harold Castro starts at the hot corner in the nightcap.

Rendon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Tampa Bay on Friday.

The third baseman helped the Angels get off to a strong start, blasting a solo shot to left field in the first inning. The long ball was his fifth this season and only his second since May 3. Rendon has been set back by multiple injuries on the campaign, and he has struggled to hit with consistency, slashing a disappointing .230/.304/.356 with 31 RBI and a 20:35 BB:K across 214 plate appearances.

Moncada (ankle) is starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Moncada rolled his ankle in Friday's loss to the Mariners but remained in the game. He received some treatment after the contest and will be able to remain in the lineup Saturday. The 26-year-old has gone 5-for-16 with a double, three RBI, a stolen base, five walks and three strikeouts across the last five games.