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  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Andrew Vaughn: Sitting down Wednesday

    Vaughn isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

    Vaughn has cooled off quite a bit after getting off to a hot start with the Brewers, and he'll now head to the bench for the second time in as many games while Jake Bauers starts at first base for Milwaukee.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Back in action Wednesday

    Steer (leg) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

    Steer will return to the lineup after a two-game absence due to a minor leg injury. Top prospect Sal Stewart had started at first base in both of the previous two contests while Steer managed the leg issue, but the rookie could end up shifting into more of a utility role moving forward, assuming Steer is able to maintain health.

  • Sal Stewart 1B | CIN

    Reds' Sal Stewart: Heading to bench Wednesday

    Stewart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

    Following his promotion from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Stewart started at first base in the first two games of the series with Toronto and went 2-for-8 with a run scored. Though he'll be on the bench Wednesday while Spencer Steer (leg) checks back in at first base following a two-game absence, Stewart could still have a path to at least semi-regular playing time in September while moving between second base and designated hitter.

  • Alec Burleson LF | STL

    Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Hopes to take batting practice soon

    Burleson hopes to take batting practice in the coming days after an anti-inflammatory injection alleviated discomfort in his injured right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    If Burleson is able to take batting practice soon, he could avoid a rehab assignment and be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 8. Burleson is second only to Ivan Herrera on the Cardinals with a wRC+ of 120 this season.

  • Nick Yorke 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Yorke: Draws start against lefty

    Yorke went 1-for-2 on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

    Yorke was called up to the majors when rosters expanded and made his first appearance of 2025. He started at first base and hit seventh with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the mound and tallied his first hit in the opening frame. Yorke could settle into a short-side platoon with Spencer Horwitz at first base.

  • Pete Alonso 1B | BAL

    Mets' Pete Alonso: Goes yard twice in Detroit

    Alonso went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Tigers.

    The first baseman racked up 823 feet worth of long balls by taking Sawyer Gipson-Long deep in the first inning and Chris Paddack in the seventh. Alonso is up to 33 homers on the season through 139 games, including five in his last 11 contests, and with 23 games left on the Mets' schedule, he's got a shot at reaching 40 for the fourth time in his career.

  • Luis Arraez 1B | SD

    Padres' Luis Arraez: Pops seventh homer

    Arraez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Orioles.

    Arraez's third-inning blast was the lone scoring play the Padres generated. He's gone 7-for-20 (.350) since his off day versus the Mariners last Wednesday, so it appears he has gotten his hitting back on track after a small slump. The infielder is up to seven homers this season, including five at home, while slashing .285/.318/.393 with 52 RBI, 56 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 133 contests overall.

  • Rockies' Warming Bernabel: Absence continuing Tuesday

    Bernabel (knee/quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

    The rookie corner infielder will sit for a third straight game as he continues to manage a bruised left knee and quad. Kyle Farmer is starting at first base Tuesday in place of Bernabel.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Out of lineup again Tuesday

    Steer (leg) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

    Steer will miss a second straight start because of a lingering leg issue. He was able to appear in Monday's game off the bench and presumably will be available again Tuesday. Sal Stewart is again handling first base and batting sixth for the Reds.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Enters late

    Steer (leg) entered Monday's game as a replacement at first base and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 win over Toronto.

    Steer opened the game on the bench due to a nagging leg issue, which is purportedly not serious. His departure from the lineup opened a slot for prospect Sal Stewart, who made his MLB debut as the starting first baseman. Steer, who eventually replaced Stewart for defensive purposes, seemingly will be ready to play a full nine innings Tuesday.

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