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  • Bryce Harper DH | PHI

    Phillies' Bryce Harper: Absent for Game 2

    Harper (elbow) is out of the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

    Harper was absent from the first game of Thursday's doubleheader as well, but Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Harper was feeling better after Game 1, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. Alec Bohm has the start at first base and is batting third while Edmundo Sosa enters the lineup at third base.

  • Astros' Christian Walker: Taking Thursday off

    Walker (hand) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

    Walker had to make an early departure from Wednesday's contest after taking a pitch off his right hand. X-rays came back negative after the game, but the team will give him a day to recover from any lingering soreness that might still be bothering him. As a result, Victor Caratini will fill in at first base Thursday and bat fourth.

  • CJ Alexander 3B | LAD

    Athletics' CJ Alexander: Taking seat Thursday

    Alexander isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus Toronto.

    After making back-to-back starts at first base in the absence of Nick Kurtz (hip) and going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts, Alexander will grab a seat on the bench Thursday. His absence will put Logan Davidson at first base and ninth in the Athletics' batting order.

  • Bryce Harper DH | PHI

    Phillies' Bryce Harper: Sitting for first game of twin bill

    Harper (elbow) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.

    Harper was struck on the right elbow by a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday's series opener with Atlanta and was diagnosed with a bruise after X-rays cleared him of any structural damage. Even with the benefit of an extra day of rest due to a rainout Wednesday, Harper will end up missing out on his first start of the season in the front end of a doubleheader. According to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Harper is "doing better" despite still dealing with some swelling on his elbow, though a decision hasn't been made whether the two-time NL MVP will be play in the second game of the day. Thomson noted that Harper still hasn't tried to swing a bat since suffering the injury, so the Phillies may be inclined to hold him out for both of Thursday's games with the hope that he'll be ready to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Brewers.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Knocks in two in loss

    Steer went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

    Steer was the lone Red to convert with runners in scoring position, singling home a run apiece in the sixth and eighth innings. That hasn't always been the case in 2025 for Steer, who has just 17 RBI and a .566 OPS with RISP through 50 games. It was much different for him in 2024, when he recorded 92 RBI and a .996 OPS over 158 contests. On a positive note, five of Steer's 17 RBI this season have come in the last six games.

  • LaMonte Wade RF | LAA

    Giants' LaMonte Wade: Doubles in loss

    Wade went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers.

    Wade lined an RBI double into right field during the second inning to put the Giants on the board. The first baseman delivered his first multi-hit performance since May 13 and had gone 0-for-10 in his previous three games entering Wednesday. The 31-year-old has struggled this season and is now slashing .171/.278/.279 with 15 RBI, 12 runs scored, 11 extra-base hits -- including one home run -- and a 21:33 BB:K across 164 plate appearances.

  • Astros' Christian Walker: X-rays negative

    X-rays on Walker's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Walker remained in the game immediately after getting plunked in the fourth inning but was eventually replaced in the sixth. He appears to have escaped the incident without suffering any significant damage, so while the Astros may give him a day or two off to recover, he shouldn't need to miss extended time.

  • Astros' Christian Walker: Departs after HBP

    Walker was removed from Wednesday's game against the A's after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    The first baseman initially stayed in the game after being struck by a 96-mph fastball during the fourth inning, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter two frames later. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and Walker will likely undergo medical imaging to determine the severity of the issue.

  • Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Back from injured list

    The Pirates reinstated Rodriguez (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

    The 25-year-old played in eight games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, and he'll rejoin the active roster after Joey Bart suffered a concussion Tuesday in Arizona. Rodriguez made five starts behind the plate and 10 at first base prior to the finger injury, but he's likely to see more of his playing time at catcher while Bart is out.

  • Blaine Crim 1B | COL

    Rangers' Blaine Crim: Returned to Round Rock

    The Rangers optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

    Crim was called up from Round Rock on Monday but didn't see any game action. He'll yield his spot on the 26-man roster to Corey Seager (hamstring), who's being activated from the 10-day injured list. Crim has logged a .905 OPS in 180 plate appearances at Triple-A.

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