MLB Player News

DeJong went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in an extra-inning loss to the Nationals on Monday.

DeJong got the Cardinals out to a surprising 2-0 lead in the first off Max Scherzer with a timely single that plated Yairo Munoz and Matt Adams. The shortstop has hit safely in three of his last four games, and he's driven in seven runs over that span. However, DeJong continues to struggle with consistent contact, as he's now struck out at least once in 13 straight games.

Wendle went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Monday.

Wendle had been steady but unspectacular at the plate for most of the first half, but he's taken his game to another level since the All-Star break. The 28-year-old is slashing an impressive .341/.386/.507 with a .380 wOBA over 154 plate appearances in the second half of the campaign while remaining in the lineup at different positions on a near-everyday basis. Additionally, Wendle has made up for modest power by generating a .304 average over his 212 plate appearances with runners on base, leading to a respectable 49 RBI despite just seven home runs.

Lindor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Royals.

Lindor prevented the Indians from being shut out, clubbing a solo homer in the ninth inning to get his team on the board. He continues to put together a stellar year, as he sits with 71 extra-base hits, 79 RBI, 22 stolen bases and a .883 OPS through 135 contests.

Bichette will not be promoted to the majors this season, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

The Blue Jays will hold off on promoting Bichette and fellow super-prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in order to gain extra team control. The 20-year-old compiled an impressive .286/.344/.450 line to go with 11 homers and 32 steals across 130 games with Double-A New Hampshire this season. He's on pace to reach the majors sometime in 2019, though he'll likely report to Triple-A to open the campaign.

Adames is not starting Monday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Adames sits for just the second time in the Rays' last 27 games. He's hit an excellent .322/.410/.494 with four homers and five steals over that stretch. Joey Wendle will get the start at shortstop in his absence.

Crawford (knee) is starting at shortstop and hitting fifth Monday against the Rockies, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Crawford is back in action after missing the previous three games with a sore knee. The veteran shortstop, who is slashing .260/.328/.405 with 12 homers this season, will face southpaw Tyler Anderson in his first game back.

Anderson went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over Boston.

Anderson launched a solo home run in the first inning, handing the White Sox an early lead. He'd also record his 25th and 26th doubles of the season in the series finale. Anderson has shown improvement in 2018. With a month to go in the regular season, he's already surpassed his home run total, RBI total and stolen base total from last year.

Correa went 0-for-1 but walked three times and drove in a run Sunday against the Angels.

Despite not recording a hit, Correa managed to reach base three times while also driving in his 61st run of the season with a bases-loaded free pass. Correa has struggled in 75 at-bats since returning from the disabled list on Aug. 10, as he entered Sunday's contest hitting just .187/.247/.240. While he still didn't hit for any power, Correa did reach base seven times in 12 plate appearances during the Astros weekend series against the Angels.

Ahmed is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Ahmed had started each of the Diamondbacks' last six games, recording five hits and 23 at-bats over that span. Daniel Descalso will effectively replace him at second base while Ketel Marte shifts over to Ahmed's normal spot at shortstop.

Crawford (knee) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Crawford is being labeled day-to-day with a sore left knee, and since the Giants are effectively out of the running for a playoff spot, he likely won't be rushed back into action until he's 100 percent. Alen Hanson will step in at shortstop in the series finale and should see most of the reps at the position for the duration of Crawford's absence.