MLB Player News

Anderson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Anderson has gone through a bit of a funk over the last four games while going 1-for-15 in that timeframe, and he'll get a night on the bench at least partially in response. Mike Brosseau is hitting cleanup while playing third base, and Tyrone Taylor is hitting seventh as the right fielder.

Jung went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during Wednesday's 12-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Righty Brandon Pfaadt was making his MLB debut for Arizona, and Jung helped welcome him to the big leagues with long balls in the fourth and fifth innings. Jung has showcased his power early this season and has an .866 OPS with eight home runs and 24 RBI through 28 games, but he remains susceptible to punchouts with a 32.5 percent strikeout rate.

Bregman went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

The Astros were held without a run until Bregman's two-run shot off Logan Webb with two outs in the eighth inning. The 29-year-old Bregman had been struggling prior to Wednesday's contest, going just 2-for-25 with a .287 OPS in his last seven games. He's now slashing a disappointing .212/.336/.347 with four homers, 15 RBI and 18 runs scored through his first 140 plate appearances this season.

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol suggested Wednesday that Moncada (back) is close to beginning a rehab assignment, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

There's no set day yet, but Grifol noted that Moncada got his uniform dirty while participating in drills Wednesday in Chicago. The third baseman landed on the injured list April 11 due to lower-back soreness and was later diagnosed with a disc issue. Jake Burger continues to draw everyday starts at the hot corner for the White Sox.

Paredes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Paredes will take a seat after he saw his four-game streak with multiple hits come to an end with an 0-for-3 showing in Tuesday's 4-1 win. Taylor Walls will spell Paredes at third base Wednesday.

Henderson is not in the Orioles' lineup for Wednesday's game in Kansas City, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Henderson drew three walks in Tuesday's 11-7 win but went hitless again. It's been a struggle for the rookie infielder, who sits on a lowly .663 OPS through 97 plate appearances this season. He'll get a chance to rest up Wednesday while Ramon Urias fills in for him at third base.

The Nationals activated Vargas (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Vargas went on the injured list April 11 after going 1-for-12 to begin the season. A depth infielder, the 31-year-old will likely see only sporadic playing time.

Miranda is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Miranda received his first day off of the season Sunday and will take a seat again Wednesday. Willi Castro is at third base in his place.

Machado is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Machado appears to be receiving a routine day off. The Padres will shift Ha-Seong Kim over to third base and give Rougned Odor a start at second base while Machado sits.

Maton is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets.

With a lefty (Joey Lucchesi) taking the hill for the Mets in the opening game of the twin bill, the lefty-hitting Maton will head to the bench while Zack Short spells him at third base. Expect Maton to re-enter the lineup for Game 2 with right-hander Max Scherzer on the bump for the Mets.