MLB Player News
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Matt Olson 1B | ATL
Braves' Matt Olson: Mashes homer, two doubles
Olson went 4-for-5 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 11-3 win at Washington.
The Atlanta first baseman produced his second four-RBI performance of the season while posting three extra-base hits in a contest for the first time in 2025. Olson gave his squad a 5-1 lead with a three-run blast in the fifth off Nationals starter Mitchell Parker. The three-time All-Star has been on fire in September, batting .378 (17-for-45) with five round trippers, 11 runs scored and 10 RBI across 13 games.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Scratched with neck spasms
Steer was scratched from Monday's lineup in St. Louis due to neck spasms.
Steer had already been losing playing time to Sal Stewart, and now he has an injury to contend with. To this point, he should be considered day-to-day. Stewart will shift over from third base to first base Monday and Ke'Bryan Hayes will enter the lineup at the hot corner.
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Jonathan Aranda 1B | TB
Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Facing live pitching this weekend
Aranda (wrist) will face live pitching this weekend at the Rays' spring training complex in Florida, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aranda has been ramping up his baseball activities, and if things go well, the 27-year-old could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the final week of the season. He's been sidelined since late July with a fractured left wrist.
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Bryce Eldridge 1B | SF
Giants' Bryce Eldridge: Called up, serving as DH
The Giants selected Eldridge's contract from Triple-A Sacramento, and he will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against the Diamondbacks on Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The move paves the way for Eldridge to make his major-league debut in Monday's series opener. The 21-year-old was promoted to Triple-A in early June and has since slashed .249/.322/.514 with one steal, 31 runs, 13 doubles, 18 home runs and 63 RBI across 286 plate appearances. He'll serve as the DH in his debut, but Eldridge should also work on the strong side of the platoon at first base with Wilmer Flores across the final two weeks of the regular season.
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Willson Contreras C | BOS
Cardinals' Willson Contreras: Returns to St. Louis lineup
Contreras (soreness) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's contest versus the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Contreras didn't play in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Brewers due to general soreness after he was hit by a pitch on two occasions Saturday, but he's back in the lineup after one day of rest. The 33-year-old has collected a .786 OPS with 20 home runs and 30 doubles in 2025 in his first season as a full-time first baseman.
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Kody Clemens 1B | MIN
Twins' Kody Clemens: Idle against southpaw
Clemens is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
The left-handed-hitting Clemens had started in each of the last four games while the Twins went up against right-handed hurlers, but he'll hit the bench Monday as Minnesota matches up with southpaw Carlos Rodon. Edouard Julien will replace Clemens at first base and will bat ninth.
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Dominic Smith 1B | SF
Giants' Dominic Smith: Likely out for regular season
Smith was diagnosed with a moderate hamstring strain after exiting Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, MLB.com reports.
After he was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Smith is eligible to return for the Giants' final five games of the regular season, but the team is expecting him to need at least two weeks to recover from the hamstring strain. The Giants are planning to call up Bryce Eldridge from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Monday's game in Arizona, and he'll likely step in for Smith in the strong side of a platoon at first base or designated hitter with the right-handed-hitting Wilmer Flores.
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Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS
Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Extends hit streak
Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Yankees.
Gonzalez extended a hit streak to 14 games and did it early with a run-scoring double as part of Boston's six-run first inning. He's batting .434 (23-for-56) with a .954 OPS and 10 RBI during the streak. He was primarily a regular against left-handers earlier in the season, but due to injuries and slumping teammates, Gonzalez has recently been given opportunities against righties.
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Spencer Torkelson 1B | DET
Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Reaches three times, scores in win
Torkelson went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Marlins.
The Tigers could only muster four hits as a team, but Torkelson's patience at the plate helped lead to the first run of the game, which was ultimately enough for the win. The Detroit first baseman is known for his power, as he has 28 home runs on the season, though he's also shown an improved batting eye this year. Torkelson's walk rate is currently 11.6 percent, which is up from 8.8 percent during the 2024 regular season and would be a new career best.
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Sal Stewart 1B | CIN
Reds' Sal Stewart: Taking over at first base
Stewart started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics.
Stewart launched his third homer in 10 games since being called up when rosters expanded in September. He's started four of the last five games and six of the last seven at first base, as the prospect has nudged Spencer Steer out of the way. The Reds, who were swept by the A's, are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, but manager Terry Francona appears to be juggling two missions -- develop young talent while not abandoning the quest for the postseason.