MLB Player News
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Triston Casas 1B | BOS
Red Sox's Triston Casas: Belts first homer
Casas went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Orioles.
Like a few of his teammates, Casas has had a quiet start to the regular season, going 1-for-17 (.059) through his first five games. The first baseman had an encouraging finish to team's seven-game road trip though, with his two-run homer in the seventh inning giving the Red Sox breathing room en route to their first series win of the season. Casas was often given days off against left-handers last season, and he was on the bench for the lone southpaw the team has faced thus far in 2025. He'll look to build off Thursday's contributions in Boston's home opener Friday against St. Louis right-hander Erick Fedde.
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Christian Walker 1B | HOU
Astros' Christian Walker: Cranks first Astros homer
Walker went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over Minnesota.
Walker had gone just 3-for-24 with no extra-base hits before launching a 402-foot homer off Joe Ryan to lead off the second inning Thursday. The Astros will hope it's the first of many for Walker, who posted an .803 OPS with 26 home runs and 84 RBI in 552 plate appearances with Arizona last season.
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Lands on injured list
Freeman (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Freeman aggravated an ankle injury over the weekend and has not been in the lineup since Saturday. He'll now be unavailable for at least another week, with the move being retroactive to March 31. Enrique Hernandez has started at first base with Freeman sidelined and is likely to continue to be the playing time beneficiary.
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Tony Blanco 1B | PIT
Pirates' Tony Blanco: Out with leg injury
Single-A Bradenton placed Blanco on the 60-day injured list with a leg injury, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline reports.
We didn't get any clarity beyond the fact it's a leg injury and Blanco won't return until June at the earliest. He's got as much raw power as any prospect in the minors but can be susceptible to breaking balls. The 6-foot-7 Blanco hit .305/.385/.505 with four home runs and a 28.4 percent strikeout rate in 30 games in the Florida Complex League last year.
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | NYY
Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt: Getting day off Thursday
Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.
It's the first day off this season for Goldschmidt, who had batted leadoff in each of the last four contests. Ben Rice will be at the top of the batting order and playing first base for the Yankees in Thursday's series finale.
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Xavier Isaac 1B | TB
Rays' Xavier Isaac: Could return in late April
Isaac (elbow) is on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Montgomery and could be activated in late April as he builds up his throwing, Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline reports.
He underwent a precautionary MRI on his left elbow back in February and was able to get into spring games in early March, but he aggravated the injury and missed the Spring Breakout game and looks like he'll end up missing about six weeks due to the injury if he avoids further setbacks. Isaac has a lot to prove after striking out at a 40.6 percent clip in his first exposure to Double-A pitching as a 20-year-old.
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Ryan Mountcastle 1B | BAL
Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Absent from lineup
Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Red Sox.
It's a routine day off for Mountcastle, who has now started five of the first seven games for the Orioles this season. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base and Tyler O'Neill will be the designated hitter in Thursday's series finale.
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Luis Arraez 1B | SD
Padres' Luis Arraez: Homers, swipes bag in win
Arraez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Guardians.
After an uncharacteristic 0-for-16 start from the three-time batting champion, Arraez has begun to look like his regular self with hits in three consecutive games. Wednesday's contest also saw the 27-year-old belt his first home run of the season, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect many more long balls from him after he finished 2024 with just four homers.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: Blasts game-tying, three-run homer
Alonso went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over Miami.
After doubling to plate a run in the first inning, Alonso blasted a three-run homer in the eighth inning to tie the game at 4-4. The star slugger is off to a fast start at the plate, slashing .286/.423/.667 with two long balls, two doubles and eight RBI over 21 at-bats. As long as he's hitting directly behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, Alonso should see a great deal of RBI opportunities in 2025.
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LaMonte Wade RF | LAA
Giants' LaMonte Wade: Belts first home run of 2025
Wade went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Astros.
Wade began the game on the bench against left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez, with Casey Schmitt receiving the starting nod at first base. However, Wade pinch hit for Schmitt in the eighth frame, giving the Giants a three-run lead with a 364-foot solo shot off right-hander Ryan Gusto. The homer marked Wade's first hit on the season, and he now has a .059/.056/.235 slash line with two RBI and five strikeouts across 19 plate appearances.