MLB PLAYER NEWS
Tom Murphy starting Monday for San Francisco
San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy is in the lineup Monday in the team's game against the New York Mets.
Murphy is getting the nod behind the plate, batting eighth in the order versus Mets starter Jose Quintana.
Our models project Murphy for 0.9 hits, 0.5 runs, 0.2 home runs, 0.5 RBI and 8.9 FanDuel points.
Jorge Soler starting Monday for San Francisco
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jorge Soler is in the lineup Monday in the team's game against the New York Mets.
Soler is getting the nod at designated hitter, batting fourth in the order versus Mets starter Jose Quintana.
Our models project Soler for 1.0 hits, 0.6 runs, 0.2 home runs, 0.7 RBI and 11.7 FanDuel points.
Austin Slater starting Monday night for San Francisco
San Francisco Giants infielder Austin Slater is in the lineup Monday in the team's game against the New York Mets.
Slater is getting the nod in right field, batting leadoff versus Mets starter Jose Quintana.
Our models project Slater for 1.1 hits, 0.5 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.7 RBI and 10.8 FanDuel points.
Mike Yastrzemski sitting Monday for Giants
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Monday in the team's game against the New York Mets.
Yastrzemski is being replaced in right field by Austin Slater versus Mets starter Jose Quintana.
In 51 plate appearances this season, Yastrzemski has a .182 batting average with a .530 OPS.
Patrick Bailey not in lineup for Giants on Monday
San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is sitting Monday in the team's game against the New York Mets.
Bailey is being replaced behind the plate by Tom Murphy versus Mets starter Jose Quintana.
In 63 plate appearances this season, Bailey has a .321 batting average with a .915 OPS.
Padres place Manny Machado on paternity list Monday
The San Diego Padres have placed third baseman Manny Machado on the paternity list ahead of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
Machado will leave the team to be with his family as they welcome a new member to the world. The Padres will have Jose Azocar join the lineup to cover on Monday.
Machado has been having another strong season in 2024, with 4 home runs, 15 runs, 12 RBI, and a .740 OPS through 105 plate appearances.