MLB Player News

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Rockies.

Longoria's first-inning home run provided all the cushion starter Zac Gallen would need. It was the veteran third baseman's seventh homer in 92 at-bats. Longoria's part-time role -- starts at 3B or DH against lefties -- puts a cap on what he can offer fantasy managers.

Muncy went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.

Muncy didn't play Monday due to left hamstring tightness, but it appears he's avoided anything worse than a minor issue. He's gone 5-for-11 (.455) over his last three games with two homers, four RBI, six runs scored and two doubles in that span. The infielder should be good to resume a near-everyday role. Muncy is slashing .214/.341/.532 with 17 homers, 39 RBI, 36 runs scored, a stolen base and four doubles through 50 contests.

Reds manager David Bell told reporters after Tuesday's win over the Red Sox that Senzel (knee) should return to the lineup against Boston on Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Senzel was scratched late from Tuesday's lineup against Boston with right knee soreness, but it appears it was just a precautionary measure. Fantasy GMs will want to make sure the infielder is back in the lineup against the Red Sox come Wednesday, but it does appear he's avoided a significant injury.

Jung went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Tigers.

Jung scored the opening run Tuesday after cracking a one-out double in the second inning. He'd later extend the Rangers' lead to 9-6 in the seventh, belting a two-run homer off Tyler Holton. The 25-year-old Jung extended his hit streak to 13 games -- he's gone 21-for-49 with four home runs in that span. He's now slashing .291/.338/.527 with 12 home runs, 37 RBI and 39 runs scored through 219 plate appearances this season.

Machado (hand) went through a full pregame workout Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

That workout included a "pretty extensive" round of on-field batting practice, per Cassavell. Machado is with the Padres in Miami for their three-game series versus the Marlins, but the current expectation is that he won't be activated from the injured list until they return to San Diego for a homestand that runs from Friday through next Tuesday. The star third baseman was diagnosed with a small fracture in his left hand back on May 15.

Walls isn't starting Tuesday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Walls has been in a cold spell at the plate recently, slashing just .152/.263/.212 over the past two weeks. Isaac Paredes will take over as Tampa Bay's third baseman Tuesday and bat sixth.

Senzel was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to right knee soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Kevin Newman will fill in at third base and bat seventh against the Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello. Senzel should be considered day-to-day until there is an updating suggesting otherwise. He went 4-for-11 with four RBI during the Reds' three-game weekend series at Wrigley Field.

Muncy (hamstring) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals.

Muncy missed Sunday's series finale against the Rays along with Monday's series opener against the Nats after making an early exit Saturday due to left hamstring tightness. It proved to just be a cramp, though, and he is starting at third base and batting third for the Dodgers on Tuesday night versus Washington.

Peterson isn't in the Athletics' lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

Peterson will take off Tuesday after recording his first RBI in 11 games during Monday's contest. While Peterson sits, Jonah Bride will start at third base and bat seventh.

Donaldson (hamstring) is tracking toward a return to the Yankees this weekend, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Things had been pointing toward Donaldson's activation for the weekend series versus the Dodgers as long as all goes well on his rehab assignment, and the third baseman confirmed as much Tuesday. He's been sidelined since early April with a right hamstring strain, having encountered a couple setbacks along the way.