MLB Player News
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Nate Lowe 1B | BOS
Red Sox's Nathaniel Lowe: Homers in win
Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over Cleveland.
Lowe doubled and scored Boston's first run in the second inning before swatting a solo shot in the third. He'd entered the game on a 3-for-17 run with zero extra-base hits or RBI. The lefty batter was eventually lifted for a pinch hitter (Rob Refsnyder) against left-handed reliever Tim Herrin. Aside from the recent unproductive stretch of hitting, Lowe's provided a boost for Boston as the team's primary first baseman against right-handers, going 12-for-36 (.333) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI over 12 games.
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Jonathan Aranda 1B | TB
Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Resumes swinging
Aranda (wrist) has resumed swinging a bat, but his wrist is still not fully healed, MLB.com reports.
Aranda has been out for a month due to a fractured wrist, and the symptoms have recently improved. He's set to see a doctor Sept. 10, which should clarify whether he has a chance to return this season. If Aranda does get back in the lineup, it will likely only be for the final few games.
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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.
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Ezequiel Duran SS | TEX
Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Sitting again Tuesday
Duran is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
It's the second straight game on the bench for Duran following three consecutive starts. Cody Freeman is receiving another start at second base while batting sixth.
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Bobby Seymour 1B | TB
Rays' Bob Seymour: Sitting Tuesday
Seymour isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Seymour will grab a seat on the bench for a second consecutive game after having started the Rays' previous two contests. Yandy Diaz will cover first base instead Tuesday while Richie Palacios serves as the DH.
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Nick Kurtz 1B | ATH
Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Back in action Tuesday
Kurtz (oblique) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Cardinals.
The rookie first baseman is back in the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous three games due to oblique discomfort. Kurtz will attempt to get back on track after going 4-for-20 with five walks, a homer, five runs and nine strikeouts in the nine games preceding the injury.
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Warming Bernabel 3B | COL
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.
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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.
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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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Sal Stewart 1B | CIN
Reds' Sal Stewart: Makes MLB debut
Stewart started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Stewart was called up Monday and made his big-league debut while filling in at first base for Spencer Steer (leg). The highly regarded prospect singled in his first at-bat and scored on a Ke'Bryan Hayes double. In addition to first base, Stewart could see time at second base, DH and third base when Hayes needs a breather.