MLB Player News

Davis aggravated a bruise on his leg while making a play in the field Friday against the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The hard-hitting infielder stayed in the game and kept making plays, finishing 2-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. He has been swinging a hot bat, but the Giants face righty Michael Lorenzen on Saturday, so that might be a good opportunity to let Davis rest his raspberry that he aggravated with a skidding over-the-head catch Friday.

Hayes is not in the lineup Friday at St. Louis.

Hayes had a double, a walk and a run scored out of the leadoff spot Thursday versus Cardinals, but he's slashing just .157/.204/.235 through 54 total plate appearances this season. Rodolfo Castro will start at third base and bat sixth for the visiting Pirates on Friday.

Kieboom (shoulder) is hitting in the cage and making throws across the diamond, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Kieboom is starting to incorporate more and more baseball activities as he recovers from a right shoulder impingement, but the Nats figure to bring him along slowly after he missed the majority of spring training. The 25-year-old former top prospect could be ready for activation in early May.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Friday that he's hopeful Moncada (back) can return sometime during the team's April 21-26 road trip, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada is first eligible for activation at the beginning of the trip April 21. The third baseman was finally placed on the injured list Friday after being out all week with lower-back soreness. It sounds like his absence could be a short one, but much will depend on how he progresses in the coming days.

Chapman (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rays.

Chapman will start at third base and bat fifth versus the undefeated Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen after being scratched from the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday due to an illness. He boasts a ridiculous .489/.538/.851 slash line with three home runs and 15 RBI through 12 games this season.

Newman (shoulder) is available off the bench Friday against the Phillies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Newman took a pitch off his left shoulder Thursday, but X-rays came back negative and he only has some minor bruising. Jose Barrero is getting the start at shortstop for the Reds on Friday versus the visiting Phillies.

LeMahieu (quad) said Friday that he expects to be back in the Yankees' lineup Saturday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

LeMahieu will miss a third straight start Friday with some quad tightness, but it sounds like he's nearly back to 100 percent. The veteran infielder is off to a solid start this season as the Yanks' leadoff hitter, putting up an .833 OPS with one home run in 10 contests.

LeMahieu (quad) remains out of the Yankees' lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

LeMahieu was reportedly available off the bench Thursday but will now miss a third straight start with a tight quad. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be at third base and Anthony Volpe is batting leadoff.

Urshela isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against Boston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

After starting the season with an impressive .341 batting average, Urshela will get the day off against Tanner Houck and the Red Sox. In his place, Luis Rengifo will slide over to shortstop, and Brandon Drury will pick up a start at second base.

Nevin is starting at third base and batting second for the Tigers in Friday's game versus the Giants.

Nevin was on the bench Wednesday for the first game after his recall but has started each of the last two contests for the Tigers, both times in the two-hole. One was against a righty and this one comes versus lefty Sean Manaea. With the Tigers' offense scuffling, Nevin could get a long look. His fantasy upside is pretty limited, though.