MLB Player News

Segura (ankle) fielded grounders prior to Monday's game against the Twins, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

It's Segura's first on-field activity since he suffered the high-ankle sprain June 1. The shortstop is hopeful to come off the disabled list by the end of June, but a return date probably won't come into focus until he's cleared to resume running the bases.

Arenado will start at third base and bat third Monday against the Pirates.

Arenado received just his second day off of the season Sunday against the Cubs, which allowed Pat Valaika to pick up a rare start at the hot corner. Since his absence from the lineup was strictly for rest, Arenado should be expected to play in all seven of the Rockies' games this week. The 26-year-old is batting .333/.386/.641 with 12 RBI and seven runs through the Rockies' first 10 contests of June.

LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run during Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

LeMahieu had a solid series against Chicago, as he went 6-for-18 with a homer, six RBI and four runs. His .719 OPS is still well below the .911 mark he posted in 2016, but the second baseman is still tilting the fantasy scales with 30 RBI and 33 runs. Hitting second in a powerful lineup and calling Coors Field home remains a great virtual setup for LeMahieu.

Escobar finished 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and three RBI on Sunday against the Giants.

Although he tends to start more often against left-handed pitching, Escobar was in the starting lineup Sunday and produced off Giants starter Matt Cain. Nonetheless, the utility infielder will most likely continue in his reserve role and will not play every day. He's now slashing .248/.299/.410 in 127 plate appearances on the season.

Donaldson went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs in Sunday's win over Seattle.

The Bringer of Rain drove his eighth homer of the season to opposite field in the first inning, giving the Jays all the offense it needed to take down Seattle 4-0. Since returning from a lengthy disabled list stay, Donaldson has mashed five home runs while putting together a 1.080 OPS in 13 games. He's also tallied nine RBI, six runs and eight walks during that stretch. Needless to say, Donaldson has rounded into form and once again looks like an MVP-caliber player.

Machado (wrist) was available to pinch hit Sunday against the Yankees, and there's a possibility he'll be ready to play Monday against the White Sox, The Associated Press reports.

Prior to Sunday's contest, the All-Star third baseman hit off a tee, took groundballs and made some throws. The Orioles were crushed 14-3 in the game, giving skipper Buck Showalter no reason to deploy Machado as a pinch hitter, but it's encouraging to know he was available. Based on his activity level, there's reason to believe the 24-year-old is safe to start in weekly lineups this week.

Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Padres.

He's up to 17 home runs through 56 games (the Royals have played 62), putting the third baseman on pace for a whopping 44 blasts this season (his career high of 22 was set in 2015). Moustakas also has a shot to drive in 100 runs for the first time in his seven MLB seasons, and his current .271/.310/.528 slash line is solidly ahead of his .249/.304/.414 career mark.

Arenado is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Arenado has appeared in 63 of the team's first 64 games this season and will head to the bench Sunday for a well-earned day of rest. Pat Valaika will draw the start at third base in his stead. The starting third baseman should rejoin the heart of the Rockies' lineup Monday at Pittsburgh.

Machado (wrist) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Machado will be on the bench for the fourth straight game with the strained wrist, but the Orioles have indicated that they don't expect their franchise player to require a trip to the disabled list. That may be enough reason for fantasy owners to keep Machado active for the upcoming week, though it's far from guaranteed he'll be ready to go for the Orioles' series opener Monday with the White Sox. Ruben Tejada will start at the hot corner Sunday in place of Machado.

Plouffe is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Plouffe will ride the pine for the third time in five games with manager Bob Melvin opting to make room in the lineup for the newly recalled Jaycob Brugman, who turned in a pair of two-hit efforts in Saturday's doubleheader. If Brugman continues to hit well, it wouldn't be surprising if Plouffe was gradually phased out of the lineup, as the veteran third baseman hasn't done much this season to warrant everyday at-bats. He's hitting .217/.279/.361 over 197 plate appearances, with all three batting marks representing career lows.