MLB Player News

Ramirez went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 3-2 win over the Yankees.

Ramirez's season-opening hitting streak ended at 10 games, but he was able to pick up his fourth steal in as many attempts through 11 contests. The third baseman is still looking for his first home run, but he has five extra-base hits and is slashing .273/.377/.409 through 53 plate appearances.

Rendon won't play Monday against the Nationals due to left shoulder soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rendon was initially slated to draw the start at the hot corner, but he'll take a seat due to the shoulder issue. He may have picked up the injury Sunday after being struck by a pitch. Gio Urshela draws the start at third and will bat seventh in Rendon's absence.

Vargas is currently dealing with a stiff shoulder and is scheduled to be checked out by trainers Monday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

The Nationals are also without Luis Garcia (hamstring), so while Vargas would seem like a natural replacement for the infielder, he's sitting with the shoulder problems while Michael Chavis handles second base. Vargas should be considered day-to-day until the Nationals determine the next step for the 31-year-old veteran.

Moncada sat out Monday's game against the Twins with back soreness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada got the day off with Hanser Alberto handling the hot corner in the victory over Minnesota. The switch-hitting infielder should be considered day-to-day with a chance to return Tuesday against the Twins.

Jung is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Jung will be on the bench for the first time all season, opening up third base for Josh Smith. While starting in each of Texas' first nine games, Jung has hit .229 with two home runs, five RBI and five runs while striking out at a manageable 24.3 percent clip.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Walls is dealing with tendinitis in his left elbow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The good news for Walls is that the injury is to his non-throwing elbow, and he doesn't have any structural damage. The Rays are hopeful that Walls will be available to play in a day or two, though he doesn't look like he'll be an option for Monday's series opener versus Boston.

McMahon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

The lefty-hitting McMahon will take a seat with the Cardinals throwing left-hander Steven Matz. Alan Trejo will cover second base in place of McMahon.

Sosa is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Following Darick Hall's (thumb) move to the injured list, Sosa started at third base in both of the past two games while Alec Bohm shifted across the diamond to cover Hall's usual spot at first base. Sosa acquitted himself well over the weekend with three hits -- including a solo home run -- over seven at-bats versus Cincinnati, so despite sitting out Monday, he may have the edge of serving as Hall's regular replacement in the lineup. Kody Clemens will get the starting nod at first base Monday, however, while Bohm settles back in at the hot corner.

LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

After starting eight of the Yankees' first nine games, LeMahieu looks to be getting an off day Monday. The 34-year-old should be the Yankees' primary third baseman while Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is out, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa will get the nod at the position in the series opener in Cleveland.

Newman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Newman will give way at shortstop to Jose Barrero after manning the position both of the past two days. Both Newman and Barrero are batting under .200 for the season, so manager David Bell could be inclined to give fairly equitable playing time to both infielders in the short term with the hope one eventually heats up at the plate and emerges as an everyday option.