MLB Player News

Anderson (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville this week, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Anderson landed on the 10-day injured list July 16 due to a back strain and will likely need a few games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate before the Brewers are comfortable activating him. Once he's reinstated from IL, Anderson could settle into an everyday role at either third base or designated hitter. Andruw Monasterio has performed capably at the hot corner in Anderson's stead, but the Brewers could make room for both players in the regular lineup by installing Monasterio at second base as a replacement for Brice Turang, who has largely underwhelmed with the bat since being called up from Triple-A in late June.

LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Baltimore.

LeMahieu started the past seven games and will receive a day off after he posted a .976 OPS with a 9:6 BB:K during that span. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will man the hot corner and bat fifth in Sunday's series finale.

Peterson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Though he'll hit the bench for the third time in four games with southpaw Ty Blach on the hill for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Peterson still appears to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role at third base for the time being. After going 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 11-3 win, Peterson is slashing .313/.410/.438 with a home run and two stolen bases in 13 games since the All-Star break.

Toro will serve as the Brewers' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Toro has gone 4-for-7 with a home run and four RBI in his two games since being called up from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, and he could end up getting a look in a near-everyday role so long as he continues to wield a hot bat. Even after acquiring Carlos Santana from the Pirates on Thursday, the Brewers still have an opening in the regular lineup, so expect manager Craig Counsell to continue to take a hot-hand approach to that spot.

Escobar will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game in Toronto, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Escobar appeared to settle into a part-time role coming out of the All-Star break, but injuries to multiple position players have since paved the way for the 34-year-old to pick up more work. He'll be in the lineup Sunday for the fifth time in seven games, with all of his starts during that stretch coming at first or third base.

Newman served as a pinch hitter and knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Newman pinch hit for Jake Fraley against left-hander Caleb Ferguson and knocked in Elly De La Cruz for the first Cincinnati run. Newman was activated off the injured list last Monday but hadn't appeared in a game since. He's normally in the lineup against southpaws, but the Reds haven't seen a lefty starter since he rejoined the active roster.

Senzel was a late addition to the starting lineup in left field and went 0-for-2 in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Senzel was added to the lineup after Jonathan India (heel) was scratched. Spencer Steer was slated to start in left, but he was moved to third base as part of a lineup reshuffle to accommodate India's absence. The Reds await results of an MRI on India's injury, which could impact Senzel's usage.

Madrigal (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.

Madrigal returned to the lineup after missing a little more than three weeks with a hamstring strain. He started at third and batted ninth in his first game back. Madrigal and Patrick Wisdom should compete for time at the hot corner moving forward, with the former a better contact hitter but the latter providing more power potential. Madrigal could have some sneaky fantasy value if he takes over on a more regular basis.

Bregman went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Rays.

Bregman was among a trio of Astros hitters to take backup catcher Rene Pinto deep. He now has 18 homers on the season, six of which have come in 14 games since the All-Star break. In that same span, Bregman has also chipped in 12 runs scored and 10 RBI while hitting .340.

Muncy went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

The Dodgers had just two hits Saturday, with Muncy sending them both over the fence against Reds right-hander Luke Weaver. This snapped an 0-for-9 skid for Muncy, who has homered six times over his last nine games. The infielder is up to 27 long balls, 70 RBI, 60 runs scored, one stolen base and eight doubles while slashing .199/.331/.495 through 86 contests.