MLB Player News

Segura went 3-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Rockies and scored three runs.

Like a lot of players, Segura enjoyed his trip to Coors Field. Over four games, he went 7-for-16 with eight runs, three RBI and three steals. After a brief slump earlier this month, Segura is closing out June nicely and has the average up to .311.

Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's 12-5 blowout over the Rays.

Each of the first six hitters in the O's lineup collected at least two hits, one run and one RBI, and as usual Machado was right in the thick of the action. He's now banged out eight hits in four games since returning from his suspension, pushing his slash line on the season to .325/.384/.609.

LeMahieu was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks due to a left knee contusion, MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu suffered the injury while trying to field a groundball in the sixth inning, and after a visit from team trainers, Daniel Descalsco replaced him at second base. The Rockies will likely turn to either Descalsco or Christian Adames if LeMahieu is unavailable for Monday's game against Toronto.

Astros GM Jeff Luhnow has hinted in recent days that Bregman could be promoted to Triple-A Fresno later this week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Bregman is scheduled to play in the Texas League All-Star Game on Tuesday, after which the Astros may formally graduate him to the next level. With a .410 on-base percentage to go with 14 homers and 45 RBI across 233 at-bats at Double-A Corpus Christi, Bregman seemingly has little left to prove in the Texas League and appears ready to test himself against better competition. The Astros haven't ruled out the possibility of Bregman joining the big club this season, but that likely wouldn't happen until after the All-Star break.

Muncy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

After starting the previous six games in right field, Muncy will grab some pine with lefty Hector Santiago on the mound for the opposition. While Muncy has been seeing the larger portion of a platoon with Jake Smolinski in right field of late, he'll likely see his at-bats decline considerably with Josh Reddick (hand) scheduled to return from the DL on Monday.

Peterson will start at second base and serve as the Braves' leadoff hitter for the sixth straight game Sunday against the Mets.

After getting demoted to Triple-A Gwinnett following a poor start to his season, Peterson returned to the big leagues earlier this month and has been able to reclaim his regular starting role. He's also helped his cause to remain atop the lineup by recording one hit in each of his last six games, but he's had a multi-hit effort in only one of those contests. Still, with Mallex Smith (hand) on the DL, Peterson should give the Braves an element of contact-hitting and speed in the leadoff spot, though don't look for him to produce many helpful counting stats.

Alvarez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.

Alvarez will hit the bench with the Rays bringing southpaw Drew Smyly to the rubber, as Orioles manager Buck Showalter looks to avoid as many lefty-on-lefty matchups as possible. With Alvarez taking a seat, the Orioles will be able to give Chris Davis a day out of the field and deploy him as the DH.

Plouffe (groin) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, slotting in at first base and batting fifth, the St. Paul Pioneer Press' Mike Berardino reports.

Plouffe has been out since Thursday after hurting his groin while running out a groundout. He took swings and groundballs Saturday without any issues, but will get a start at first base rather than third base to ease himself back into action.

LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, walk and two runs in Saturday's 11-6 victory over the D-backs.

LeMahieu sent a 424-foot shot to center with Mark Reynolds and Charlie Blackmon aboard to put the finishing touches on a memorable day for the Colorado offense. The second baseman has been on a tear, tallying three straight multi-hit efforts, as well as five in his last six games. As good as his month of May was, LeMahieu's been even better in June, with a slash line of .349/.424/.570 over 86 at-bats.

Asche is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Although the numbers aren't great by any stretch, Asche has been able to maintain a regular role since joining the big club in early June by slashing .265/.306/.456 with two homers and three steals. He will sit Saturday with lefty Madison Bumgarner starting for San Francisco, and his exposure to lefties will likely remain limited. Asche may also lose out on occasional starts against right-handers to the likes of Tyler Goeddel and Jimmy Paredes.