MLB Player News

Muncy is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.

The left-handed-swinging Muncy will grab a seat as the Reds send southpaw Andrew Abbott to the bump. Enrique Hernandez will man the hot corner for the Dodgers in Muncy's stead.

Hayes is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.

Hayes has now started only one of the last four contests for the Reds. Cincinnati will go with Eugenio Suarez at third base and Tyler Stephenson in the designated hitter slot.

The Cardinals designated Urias for assignment Wednesday.

Urias has been limited to only 43 games this season due to tennis elbow in both arms, and he's slashed just .151/.260/.326 in those contests. The veteran infielder is likely to pass through waivers and reach free agency.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said following Tuesday's game that Arenado (thumb) will be in the lineup Wednesday, Arizona Sports reports.

Arenado was removed from Tuesday's game due to the injury that flared up following a fifth-inning at-bat. He played another inning before being replaced by Jose Fernandez. Fernandez or Ildemaro Vargas would be in line to replace Arenado at the hot corner should the thumb injury linger.

Arenado was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins due to right thumb inflammation.

Arenado went 1-for-3 before his thumb forced him out of the game in the seventh inning. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but if the 35-year-old has to miss time beyond Tuesday, Ildemaro Vargas would likely be the next man up to start at the hot corner.

The Rockies optioned Machin to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Machin appeared in three games after being getting selected from Albuquerque on Sept. 5. He went 3-for-6 while striking out twice. He's returning to Triple-A in a corresponding move to the Rockies recalling Braxton Fulford.

Sanoja went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, two additional RBI, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 8-7 loss to Arizona.

After roping a two-RBI triple in the second frame, Sanoja lined a solo homer in the fourth inning. Adding to his big day, the third baseman swiped second base in the eighth inning after reaching on a fielder's choice. Sanoja has been on an extended tear at the plate, slashing .339/.378/.571 with five homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs and five stolen bases over his past 30 games. The 24-year-old has put together a quietly strong 2026 campaign overall, hitting .293/.333/.454 with nine homers, 63 RBI, 47 runs and 11 stolen bases in 133 contests.

Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-7 win over the Rockies.

Machado started the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, marking his second long ball in as many days. In 11 September games, the third baseman is hitting .231/.354/.564 with four homers, nine RBI, nine runs and a stolen base. While Machado's .221/.310/.416 slash line is disappointing given his lofty standards, the 34-year-old has still produced 28 homers, 83 RBI, 78 runs and five stolen bases in 146 games this season.

Jordan (ankle) has progressed to jogging and fielding grounders, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Jordan recently ditched the walking boot he'd been wearing on his sprained left ankle, and he's aiming to advance to sprinting soon. The rookie infielder said Sunday that he's "really pushing everything I can do to get back out there," and he's got a chance to make it back later this month if he continues on his current trajectory.

Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 victory over San Francisco.

Machado sent a hanging sweeper over the left-field wall for a two-run homer in the second inning. The homer broke an 0-for-13 stretch across his previous three games, as it's been a very hot-and-cold 2026 campaign for the veteran third baseman. Overall, he's hitting .221/.311/.413 with 27 homers, 82 RBI, 77 runs and five stolen bases in 145 contests.