MLB Player News

Bregman (illness) is resting at home for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

He popped in the clubhouse briefly, but Bregman wasn't ready to return to action. Mauricio Dubon will start at third base and Bregman is considered day-to-day.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's extra-innings loss to San Diego.

Muncy mashed one of four Dodgers homers in the contest, belting a solo shot to right field in the second inning. It was his third long ball of the campaign and second in as many games. Muncy's batting average (.255) has been better so far this season than in recent campaigns, but that may not hold if he continues to strike out at a poor 41.5 percent rate.

Devers (shoulder) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Angels.

It was initially reported Friday that Devers would likely be back from his shoulder issue Saturday, but it was reported several hours later that he would likely not be back just yet. Devers remains day-to-day, and Bobby Dalbec will start at third base in his stead.

Baty went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Royals.

The 24-year-old third baseman has started to get a read on big-league pitching. Baty has hit safely in seven straight games and 11 of 13 to begin the season, slashing .327/.365/.408 with a homer, five runs and eight RBI. The power he flashed in the minors isn't showing up consistently yet, but it's likely only a matter of time until it does -- he slugged 10 homers in only 26 games last year at Triple-A.

Kiner-Falefa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Getting the start at third base and batting eighth, Kiner-Falefa took Tyler Kinley deep in the ninth inning, although the Blue Jays were in a 12-2 hole at the time. The utility player has already made appearances in six games at second base and eight games at the hot corner, batting .306 (11-for-36) through 13 contests with one homer, one steal, three RBI and four runs.

Dalbec started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Angels.

Dalbec was called up from Triple-A Worcester on Friday and was included in the lineup for Rafael Devers (shoulder). The injured third baseman is also expected to sit out Saturday, per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe, so Dalbec may get a second straight start. Dalbec, who opened the season on the 26-man roster, is still seeking his first hit (0-for-12).

Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Urshela will get a breather to begin Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI during Friday's win. His absence will allow Matt Vierling to pick up a start at third base while batting sixth.

Suarez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer during Friday's loss to St. Louis.

Suarez belted a three-run shot during Arizona's six-run fifth inning but the Cardinals would later surge back ahead to take the lead for good. The veteran infielder was stuck in a 10-game homeless drought prior to Friday's contest. He's up to five extra-base hits with 12 RBI and a 4:17 BB:K through 14 games.

Arenado went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer in Friday's win over Arizona.

Arenado started the Cardinals' big day with a three-run jack in the first inning. He snapped an uncharacteristic 39-game homeless drought dating back to last season. The veteran third baseman boosted his season slash line to .276/.295/.379 with four extra-base hits and eight RBI through 61 plate appearances.

McMahon went 4-for-6 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-4 win over Toronto.

It's already McMahon's sixth multi-hit game this season. The 29-year-old third baseman has gotten off to a red-hot start, batting .415 with a 1.107 OPS, two homers and 11 RBI through in his first 53 at-bats. While he may not have a great supporting cast in Colorado, McMahon's provided consistent production throughout his career, hitting 20-plus homers in four of his prior five seasons.