MLB Player News

Garcia went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Garcia hit cleanup for the third time in the last four games and looked like the Royals' best hitter Friday. It remains to be seen if he stays in the No. 4 hole or if the team is simply trying a different look. The speedy infielder is up to 13 steals without getting caught this season in the majors, slashing .271/.323/.367 with two home runs, 18 RBI, 22 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple through 49 contests.

Peraza returned to the lineup for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday after sitting out 11 days due to an abdominal injury.

Peraza was held out of action while recovering from what was deemed a minor abdominal issue, but he played in each of the RailRaiders' first two games following his return. The shortstop went 0-for-9 with four strikeouts in the pair of contests, so he may have built up a little rust while sitting out. Peraza batted .188 during a 12-game stint with the big-league Yankees early this season, though he may be in line for another call-up before long given his strong .275/.345/.529 slash line, which he's complemented with 11 homers, 24 RBI, 25 runs and 11 stolen bases, over 171 plate appearances at the Triple-A level.

Walls (back) is hitting eighth and playing second base Friday versus Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Walls was kept out of the lineup for three consecutive games because of tightness in his back/right lat, but the infielder is ready to roll against the Mariners for the series opener. Vidal Brujan will retreat to the bench with Walls back in the lineup.

Rendon (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base Friday versus the Diamondbacks.

Rendon will return to the Angels after a minimum stay on the 10-day IL due to a left wrist contusion. The 33-year-old has struggled to a .067 batting average with two doubles, one RBI and three runs scored over 30 at-bats in June. Rendon will slot in as the cleanup hitter in his return to the lineup.

Burger isn't in the White Sox's lineup Friday against the Athletics.

After a hot start to the season, Burger has cooled down considerably by slashing .136/.191/.386 since the beginning of June. He'll get a day off Friday while Zach Remillard starts at third base and bats ninth.

Oakland optioned Bride to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Bride slashed just .196/.323/.216 across 21 games (63 plate appearances) during his four-week stay on the Athletics' major-league roster. Jace Peterson had largely taken over as the team's primary third baseman even before this move.

Anderson isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Anderson is on a mini three-game hit streak and will get a day to rest during Friday's series opener with Pittsburgh. While Anderson rests, Owen Miller will start at third base, and Raimel Tapia will get the nod in right field.

Segura isn't in the Marlins' lineup Friday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Segura was originally slated for a day off Thursday but entered the lineup when Garrett Cooper was scratched due to illness. Now, Segura will get his day off Friday while Jon Berti covers third base and bats seventh.

Freeman is starting at third base and batting leadoff Friday versus the Cubs.

Jose Ramirez is getting a designated hitter day and Steven Kwan is receiving a rare day off, which provides Freeman with a chance to start. It'll be the first time the 24-year-old has batted leadoff at the major-league level.

Muncy went 2-for-6 with a double, a run and three RBI in Thursday's 14-3 rout of the Rockies.

Muncy returned Tuesday from a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, and he collected his first knock since being activated with a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday. The slugger followed with a run-scoring single in the fifth for his first multi-hit performance since May 30. Muncy has been productive with 18 homers, 48 RBI and 41 runs on the campaign, and he's posted a respectable .321 OBP thanks to his 15.4 percent walk rate. However, his batting average currently sits at .192, which puts him in line to finish below the Mendoza Line for the third time in the past four seasons.