MLB Player News

Rendon (triceps) went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in Saturday's 8-3 win over Detroit.

The third baseman was the only Angels starter that failed to record a hit in Saturday's contest. Rendon had been out since Tuesday with a strained right triceps. Prior to the injury, he had hit safely in 10 of 12 games, but he may need a couple days to round back into form at the plate.

Machado went 1-for-3 with a three-RBI double, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 win over Cincinnati.

The third baseman gave San Diego's its first lead with his three-run double in the fourth inning. He's racked up seven hits in his last five games, and five of them have gone for extra bases (one home run, four doubles), Machado is slashing .249/.332/.443 with 10 homers, 44 RBI, 34 runs scored and seven stolen bases in nine attempts this year.

Rendon (triceps) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, batting fourth and playing third base.

Rendon exited Monday's game against the Athletics with the tricep issue and hasn't played since. He's progressed throughout the week, however, and feels ready to rejoin the lineup Saturday.

Paredes was recalled by the Tigers on Saturday.

The 22-year-old spent six days on the major-league roster earlier in June before getting optioned on Monday. He grabbed just three hits in six games and now owns a career .207/.273/.306 slash line in 132 plate appearances at the highest level. Niko Goodrum (finger) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (oblique) played in a simulated game at the team's spring training facility Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy has already been reported to be targeting a return to the lineup at some point during the upcoming series against the Padres, and his participation in a simulated game further confirms that he's nearing activation from the injured list. The infielder has been sidelined since June 11 with a right oblique strain.

Vargas was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Vargas has already been designated for assignment three previous times this season. He cleared waivers the first time after getting dropped from the Cubs' 40-man roster in late March but was picked up by the Pirates after the Cubs DFA'd him again in mid-May. He lasted less than two weeks in Pittsburgh before being DFA'd yet again and traded to the Diamondbacks. It seems that teams like him enough to keep him around for a few weeks on the end of their bench, so it's possible he'll get claimed yet again this time around. The move clears a spot for the Diamondbacks to add the newly-signed Jake Faria.

Moustakas (heel) was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Moustakas has already been out for a month with a heel injury. He appeared to be closing in on a return before suffering a setback during a rehab game Tuesday. He'll now be out until just after the All-Star break at the earliest, with the Reds yet to provide a concrete timeline. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the team to select Josh Osich's contract.

Donaldson (calf) remains sidelined Saturday against the Rangers.

Calf issues are unfortunately nothing new for the veteran third baseman. His latest such problem popped up Wednesday against the Mariners, causing him to exit in the first inning. He'll sit for the second straight game, with Luis Arraez taking over at the hot corner.

Ramirez (foot) will not start Saturday's game against the Pirates, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez left Friday's game after getting struck in the foot by a pitch. It's not yet clear how much time he's expected to miss, but he'll sit for at least one contest, with Yu Chang taking over at the hot corner.

Astudillo was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo hadn't been receiving regular opportunities for the Twins, as his start at third base Friday against the Rangers was his first in 10 days. He was sent down to make way for the return of Byron Buxton (hip), though he'll likely be one of the first few names called upon if the team needs another bat in the future.