MLB Player News

Sosa (hand) went 1-for-3 and was caught stealing on his one attempt in a loss to Atlanta on Friday.

The utility asset was back in the lineup after a one-game absence and managed one of only three hits for the Cardinals on the night. Sosa has now hit safely in three of the last four games and continues to be pleasant surprise at the plate, as evidenced by his .267 average and .358 on-base percentage across 120 plate appearances.

Devers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to Kansas City.

The third baseman took Kansas City reliever Scott Barlow deep to center field in the eighth inning. In his last seven games, Devers has gone 11-for-29 (.379) with two homers, eight RBI and seven runs scored. The 24-year-old is slashing .283/.348/.574 with 17 homers, 56 RBI, 47 runs scored and three stolen bases across 279 plate appearances overall.

LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics.

LeMahieu had lackluster results at the plate to begin the season, but he blasted his fifth home run of the year Friday and has now recorded four extra-base hits across the last seven games. During that time, he's gone 10-for-30 with two homers, two doubles, six RBI and four runs.

Ramirez was diagnosed with a left foot contusion after leaving Friday's game against the Pirates, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez immediately limped off the field after he was hit by a pitch in the top of the eighth inning. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. If the 28-year-old misses any additional time, Yu Chang and Ernie Clement could see increased at-bats.

Ramirez left Friday's game against the Pirates in the top of the eighth inning with an apparent foot injury, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Ramirez was hit by a pitch on his foot to lead off the eighth inning Friday, and he immediately limped off the field. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, and whether the third baseman misses additional time remains to be seen.

Moncada said Friday that he still isn't feeling "100 percent" after returning from a sinus infection Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada missed three consecutive games earlier this week before returning to the lineup Thursday. He was able to remain in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, though he's still not feeling totally right physically. With this update in mind, it wouldn't be surprising for Tony La Russa to give the infielder another day off in the next few games.

Rendon (triceps) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Detroit.

Rendon is out of the starting nine for the fourth straight game after he exited Monday's contest in Oakland due to a triceps issue. The third baseman appears to be progressing, however, as manager Joe Maddon said that he could be an option to pinch hit Friday, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

Muncy (oblique) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday or Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy will take part in batting practice Friday and should continue to participate in activities during the team's weekend series in Arizona. The 30-year-old isn't expected to require a rehab assignment and could return to the active roster following a minimal stay on the injured list.

Donaldson (calf) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rangers.

Donaldson exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners after the first inning with a calf issue, though his departure was initially labeled precautionary by the club. Willians Astudillo will fill in at third base during the series opener in Arlington, with any further update on Donaldson potentially coming at some point later Friday.

Manager Dusty Baker said Friday that Bregman (quad) will be out "a while," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

While Baker's update failed to provide any sort of specific timeline for the infielder, it confirms that he'll be out well longer than the minimum 10 days. With that under consideration, Bregman figures to be on the shelf through June and possibly a large portion of July with a strained left quad. The Astros will likely try to establish a more concrete timeline for the star third baseman in the near future.