MLB Player News

Valencia went 2-for-4 with an RBI infield single in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.

Valencia is getting a crack at the everyday first base job after initially projecting to platoon with Dan Vogelbach at the position. The veteran infielder has rightfully earned a reputation as a terror against southpaws, but he's steadily improved against right-handed pitching over the last two seasons as well. Notably, both of his singles Tuesday came against right-handers Lance McCullers, Jr. and Luke Gregerson.

Rendon (calf) is in the lineup for the Nationals' game against the Marlins on Wednesday, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

As expected, the 26-year-old is healthy and ready to make his season debut after a one-game absence. One thing to note is that Rendon is batting sixth in the order, with Adam Eaton maintaining his spot in the two-hole. It's unclear if that is going to be the primary alignment for the Nationals moving forward, but if so, Rendon would likely see a bit of a dip in runs scored and potentially more RBI opportunities.

Triple-A Las Vegas manager Pedro Lopez said that Reynolds will see most of his playing time in left field, Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Although he'll spend most of his time in left, Lopez also commented that Reynolds will make appearances at third base, second base, shortstop and center field in an effort to prepare him for a major-league utility role sometime in the future. The 26-year-old is blocked on the organizational depth chart as of now, but if he can show competence at each position while continuing to hit well, he could return to New York later in the season.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

The superstar third baseman displayed his full array of talents Tuesday night, nabbing a hot shot off the bat of Ryan Braun in the first inning and scorching a double off of third baseman Travis Shaw's glove in the third.

Longoria went 1-for-2 with two walks in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Yankees.

On a night when the Rays only managed five hits, Longoria was on base more often than any of his teammates and has gotten 2017 off to an auspicious start. Factoring in Tuesday's production, he's reached safely in five of eight plate appearances and has an Opening Day home run and three RBI to his credit as well.

Senzel, the Reds' top prospect according to MiLB.com, will begin 2017 at High-A Daytona.

Senzel dominated at Low-A Dayton after getting drafted in the first round last season, but that's to be expected as a college draftee. This level will be a much better challenge of his skills.

Moustakas went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Royals.

Moustakas staked the Royals to a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning with a 365-foot blast off Ervin Santana, but the Kansas City offense managed just one hit the rest of the game. Though Moustakas profiles as one of the better sources of power on the roster, manager Ned Yost chose to deploy him in the two hole Monday, which could limit the third baseman's RBI opportunities if he remains a fixture in that spot in the batting order for the long haul.

Bregman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over the Mariners on Opening Day.

Bregman hit out of the two-hole, a favorable spot between George Springer and Jose Altuve that should enhance the young third baseman's offense in 2017. In addition to the steal, after a sixth-inning walk, he went first-to-third on an Altuve single and then scored on a Carlos Correa sacrifice fly. That sequence hints at the ways his spot in the batting order will elevate his offensive production in 2017.

Segura went 2-for-4 in his Mariners debut in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Astros.

Manning the leadoff spot, Segura was essentially the lone bright spot on a day when Astros starter Dallas Keuchel and two relievers completely stymied a Mariners offense that often looked like it was hitting on all cylinders this spring. Segura was the one player to transfer his success from the exhibition slate to Opening Day, and will be counted on all season to set the table for the array of potent bats in Seattle's lineup.

Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer off Yu Darvish in an 8-5 comeback victory over the Rangers on Monday night.

Ramirez picked up right where he left off in 2016, and he'll man the keystone until Jason Kipnis is back from his injury. A high BABIP (.333) last year means Ramirez could be due for some regression, but he still makes plenty of contact and doesn't strike out much. Hitting in the middle of a potent Cleveland lineup should help him put up similar numbers again.