MLB Player News
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Nick Sogard SS | BOS
Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Could replace Anthony on roster
The Red Sox will recall Sogard from Triple-A Worcester if Roman Anthony (oblique) requires a stint on the 10-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox are awaiting MRI results on Anthony's left oblique, but they have Sogard on standby in case a roster move is required. Kristian Campbell could also be in consideration for a promotion if Anthony faces an extended absence, but Sogard will be the team's initial choice to replace the star rookie.
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Rowdy Tellez 1B | TEX
Rangers' Rowdy Tellez: Hitting bench vs. righty
Tellez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Since receiving a promotion from Triple-A Round Rock on July 18, Tellez has operated as the Rangers' preferred first baseman against right-handed pitching, but his hold on a strong-side platoon role could be loosening. Over his last 10 games, Tellez has cobbled together a middling .172/.250/.379 slash line. Even with righty Zac Gallen on the bump for Arizona, Tellez will give way to the right-handed-hitting Jake Burger at first base.
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Alec Burleson LF | STL
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Hopes to take batting practice soon
Burleson hopes to take batting practice in the coming days after an anti-inflammatory injection alleviated discomfort in his injured right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
If Burleson is able to take batting practice soon, he could avoid a rehab assignment and be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 8. Burleson is second only to Ivan Herrera on the Cardinals with a wRC+ of 120 this season.
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Nick Yorke 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Yorke: Draws start against lefty
Yorke went 1-for-2 on Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Yorke was called up to the majors when rosters expanded and made his first appearance of 2025. He started at first base and hit seventh with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the mound and tallied his first hit in the opening frame. Yorke could settle into a short-side platoon with Spencer Horwitz at first base.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: Goes yard twice in Detroit
Alonso went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Tigers.
The first baseman racked up 823 feet worth of long balls by taking Sawyer Gipson-Long deep in the first inning and Chris Paddack in the seventh. Alonso is up to 33 homers on the season through 139 games, including five in his last 11 contests, and with 23 games left on the Mets' schedule, he's got a shot at reaching 40 for the fourth time in his career.
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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.