MLB Player News
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B | TOR
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Lifts 24th homer
Guerrero went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.
Guerrero's massive 22-game hit streak ended Sunday in Toronto's series finale versus Oakland. He's bounced right back, going 3-for-9 with a homer and a double over two games versus the Angels to stay hot at the plate. The slugger is up to 24 homers, 77 RBI, 71 runs scored, 31 doubles, two stolen bases and a .320/.391/.548 slash line through 119 contests this season.
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Christian Walker 1B | HOU
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Hitting off tee
Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Walker (oblique) is now asymptomatic and has begun hitting off a tee, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Walker had been limited to taking dry swings over the past several days while the team waited for the pain in his oblique to dissipate, but he'll now begin ramping up activities. It's still unclear how far away the 33-year-old is from a return to Arizona's lineup, but the acquisition of Josh Bell ahead of the trade deadline will allow the D-backs to approach Walker's rehab with less urgency.
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Michael Busch 3B | CHC
Cubs' Michael Busch: Idle against lefty
Busch is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
The lefty-hitting Busch will take a seat Tuesday as southpaw Matthew Boyd takes the mound for Cleveland. Patrick Wisdom will bat fifth and play first base.
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Zach Dezenzo SS | HOU
Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Idle again
Dezenzo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dezenzo will be on the bench for a second consecutive game as the Astros turn to Yainer Diaz at first base for the first time this season. Since being called up Aug. 6, Dezenzo has a .702 OPS in 22 plate appearances.
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Tyler Black 2B | MIL
Brewers' Tyler Black: Officially promoted
The Brewers recalled Black from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
With outfielder Blake Perkins (calf) going on the 10-day injured list, Black was summoned from Triple-A to fill the open spot on the active roster. Over his previous two stints with Milwaukee this season, Black hit .235 with two doubles, one RBI, three stolen bases and two runs scored in 12 games. He'll likely serve in a utility role while he's up with the Brewers.
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B | CIN
Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Hopes to be back for playoff run
Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) hopes to be ready to return during a potential playoff run for the Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Encarnacion-Strand underwent surgery a month ago to repair ligaments in his fractured right wrist and has yet to resume baseball activities. While the infielder is holding out hope that he could possibly impact a postseason run for the Reds, the likelihood is high that he will ultimately be held out until next season. Still, the fact that it's even a remote possibility indicates that Encarnacion-Strand should have a relatively normal offseason if all goes well.
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Tyler Black 2B | MIL
Brewers' Tyler Black: Added to taxi squad
Black has been added to the Brewers' taxi squad and could be formally recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Black is with the club at American Family Field ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers and could be activated if Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (calf) requires a stint on the injured list. The rookie has gone 8-for-34 at the plate in 12 games with Milwaukee this season.
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Ben Rice 1B | NYY
Yankees' Ben Rice: Idle vs. lefty
Rice is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the White Sox.
With White Sox southpaw Ky Bush taking the mound Monday, the lefty-hitting Rice will sit for the fifth time in the past six games. DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and bat ninth.
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Zach Dezenzo SS | HOU
Astros' Zach Dezenzo: On bench Monday
Dezenzo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
For the first time since getting his first big-league call-up last Tuesday, Dezenzo will hit the bench. He had started at first base or designated hitter in each of the previous five contests, going 5-for-21 with a solo home run, a double and a walk. The Astros are expected to continue giving Dezenzo a look in a near-everyday role, but he'll need to keep hitting to build up some job security.
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Luis Arraez 2B | SF
Padres' Luis Arraez: Collects three hits Sunday
Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs Sunday in a loss to Miami.
Arraez is playing through a torn ligament in his thumb, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, but the injury doesn't seem to be affecting his hitting stroke. The 27-year-old has multiple hits in three of his past four contests and is batting .400 with four RBI during that stretch. The hot streak has pushed Arraez's season batting average up to .306, which ranks first in the National League.