MLB Player News

Madrigal went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Phillies.

Madrigal was solid from the No. 9 spot as the Cubs got production up and down the lineup. He started at third base in this one, and Chicago should continue to work in both Madrigal and Patrick Wisdom at the hot corner, while Christopher Morel could be an option there as well. The crowded situation puts a cap on Madrigal's fantasy upside, though he's a capable performer when he starts.

Devers went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Padres.

Devers homered in back-to-back innings, going yard in the second and third. The infielder's first long ball put Boston up 1-0, while the second one drove in three runs, extending the lead to 6-0. The 26-year-old now has 13 homers on the year, tied for fourth in MLB.

Peraza (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the Yankees on Friday and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Peraza will continue to get playing time in Triple-A, but it will no longer be on a rehab assignment. The infielder has a good chance of helping New York at some point this summer, and he'll get more regular playing time while in the International League than he would while a member of the Yankees.

Lewis (knee) homered twice for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Lewis has now homered three times in three games since having his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A, and he's slashing .500/.500/1.250 over his first five rehab games. The 23-year-old is the Twins' top prospect, and it looks like the torn ACL that has sidelined him since last May is no longer bothering him. Lewis isn't eligible to come off the 60-day injured list until May 29, and it's not yet clear if the team plans to immediately add him to the big-league roster or will give him more time in the minors.

The Padres placed Machado (hand) on the 10-day injured list Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Machado was initially expected to miss only a couple of games when he left Monday's game against Kansas City after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand, but additional X-rays revealed a fracture. The Padres have yet to offer a timeline for Machado's return, but it's possible he's able to come off the IL when first eligible May 27. Brandon Dixon was called up Friday to fill Machado's spot on the active roster.

Paredes is starting at third base and batting sixth Friday against the Brewers.

Paredes saw his six-game hitting streak come to an end during Thursday's loss to the Mets, but with a .978 OPS in the month of May, he's hardly at risk of losing playing time anytime soon.

Machado (hand) isn't starting Friday against the Red Sox, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

X-rays revealed a fracture in Machado's left hand Wednesday, and the Padres have yet to provide a timeline for his return. He's considered day-to-day for now, but a trip to the injured list is still possible. Ha-Seong Kim will slide over to third base Friday, moving Jake Cronenworth to second base and giving Brandon Dixon a start at first base.

Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

The Cardinals will begin Friday's contest with southpaw Steven Matz on the mound, providing a good excuse to give the lefty-hitting Muncy a breather. Chris Taylor will take over at third base and bat fifth.

Garcia is not in the Royals' lineup for Friday's game in Chicago against the White Sox.

Garcia has been the Royals' primary third baseman of late while also being mixed in at other positions, but he'll begin this contest on the bench. Hunter Dozier will cover the hot corner.

Paredes is absent from the Rays' lineup for Friday's game versus the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Taylor Walls will get the call at third base. Paredes has a .978 OPS this month and had a two-homer game earlier this week but has been on the bench two of the last five contests.