MLB Player News

Candelario will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa ahead of the Cubs' game Monday against the Nationals, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

With Addison Russell exiting Sunday's game with a shoulder injury, the Cubs could use some infield depth this week. Candelario, a top-five prospect within the organization, is slashing .274/.366/.520 at Triple-A this season.

Chapman (knee) was scheduled for a Sunday release from his multi-day hospital stay, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

The rookie had been laid up since Thursday due to cellulitis in his left knee, with an antibiotic IV serving as his main course of treatment. Chapman was originally scheduled to leave the hospital on Friday, but the extra time was apparently necessary to adequately treat the infection. Although the 24-year-old's exact return date remains up in the air, the hospital discharge is obviously a key step in the recovery process.

Longoria went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run during Sunday's loss to Baltimore.

It was a huge series against the Orioles for the third baseman, as Longoria hit two homers, drove in eight runs and scored four times. He's posting another solid fantasy campaign with 12 round trippers, 46 RBI and 43 runs, but his .253/.318/.434 slash line certainly isn't turning any heads.

Valencia (wrist) is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday.

After getting scratched from Saturday's lineup, Valencia will spend another day on the bench with a scheduled day off coming Monday. In his place, Taylor Motter will once again man first base.

Moustakas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, 610 Sports Radio Kansas City reports.

Moustakas has started each of the Royals' 21 games in June, so manager Ned Yost has decided to give the slugging third baseman the day off. Cheslor Cuthbert will draw the start in his stead.

Suarez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Hitless in his previous three contests, Suarez will be granted the day off against Tanner Roark and the Nationals. Patrick Kivlehan takes over at third base, batting sixth.

Asuaje started at second and batted second Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in a win over the Tigers.

The 25-year-old has started two consecutive games since being recalled from the minors, and he appears to be taking over at the keystone for the Padres while Yangervis Solarte (oblique) recovers on the disabled list. Asuaje didn't offer much power or speed during his 62-game stint with Triple-A El Paso, but if he can carry over his ability to get on base (.369 OBP) to the majors, then there is some potential for run production if he continues to bat second in the lineup.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday against the Twins.

Ramirez slammed his 12th home run of the season to put the Indians on the board in the fourth inning of a home loss. The fifth-year veteran is enjoying a breakout season, and his .319/.373/.564 slash line is making him an exceptional draft-day value selection.

Valencia was scratched from Saturday's lineup with a sore wrist, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.

Taylor Motter will take over at first base and bat eighth in his stead. Valencia missed three games with a wrist injury earlier this season, and it seems to still be giving him some problems, though the team may simply be exercising precautionary measures. The veteran infielder has had a hot month at the plate, hitting .316 with 20 RBI over 79 at-bats.

Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday against the Orioles.

Longoria connected on his 11th bomb of the year to tie the game at three in the third inning. Despite hitting in the middle of the Rays lineup, Longoria's .428 slugging percentage has made him a disappointing fantasy player this season.