MLB Player News

Owings (hamstring) went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.

Owings hadn't played since he suffered the hamstring injury on Aug. 12. In Monday's contest, he hit for catcher Tony Wolters but did not stay in the game after his at-bat. Owings may need a few more days before he's ready to play the field.

Story went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-1 loss to the Astros on Monday.

Story provided the Rockies' lone run with a third-inning blast off Astros starter Brandon Bielak. It was one of just two hits in the game for the Rockies. Story has hit safely in nine straight games, and he's now batting .326 with seven homers, 15 RBI and 21 runs scored through 22 contests.

Mauricio was added to the Mets' 60-man player pool Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Although he wasn't with the team during spring training or summer camp, Mauricio will develop at the Mets' alternate training site among other top prospects. The shortstop is the No. 1 fantasy prospect in the Mets' system but shouldn't reach the majors during the abbreviated 2020 season. In 116 games with Low-A Columbia last season, the 19-year-old hit .268 with four home runs, 37 RBI and 99 strikeouts.

Rojas isn't starting Monday against the Mets.

Even though Rojas was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, he'll sit for the third consecutive game. Jonathan Villar will take over at shortstop Monday.

Swanson went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Marlins.

Swanson was one of the top offensive performers in Sunday's pitching duel, and he scored in the sixth and seventh innings to help the Braves secure their second straight win. The shortstop is hitting .284 with eight extra-base hits and 14 RBI this season.

Arcia went 3-for-4 with a home run, triple, two RBI and three runs scored Sunday against the Cubs.

Arcia played a big role in the team's win against the Cubs, with his biggest contribution coming on a two-run home run in the fifth inning. It was his first home run of the year and he now has only four extra-base hits on the season. While still getting regular playing time, the return of Luis Urias has left Arcia out of the starting lineup twice in the team's past six contests.

Seager went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.

Seager went deep in the fourth inning off reliever Matt Andriese. In four games since returning from a back injury, Seager has two homers, six RBI and three runs scored. He's slashing .294/.342/.574 with five homers, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored in 17 contests overall.

Baez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Brewers.

Baez is 0-for-14 with seven strikeouts over his last three games, so he will head to the bench for a rare breather. Jason Kipnis starts at second base while Nico Hoerner slides over to shortstop.

Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Rojas was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, but he didn't see any use in the Marlins' 2-1 loss later that day, and he'll now be on the bench for the series finale. The Marlins may just be working Rojas back in slowly, as the 31-year-old is eventually expected to settle back in as the team's everyday shortstop. Jonathan Villar will cover the position in Rojas' stead Sunday.

Berti will start in right field and will bat sixth Sunday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Though he opened the campaign in a super-utility role, Berti has seemingly found a home of late in right field, where he'll be making his fourth consecutive start. Berti may be squeezed out of the outfield once Corey Dickerson (personal) returns from the bereavement list and the likes of Harold Ramirez and Garrett Cooper are back from the COVID-19 injured list, but Berti's ability to play three infield spots should help keep his playing time relatively stable. Through 50 plate appearances this season, Berti is slashing .227/.320/.273 with nine runs and four stolen bases.