MLB Player News
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Ty France 1B | SD
Mariners' Ty France: Rejoining team Monday
Mariners manager Scott Servais confirmed that France (personal) is in line to rejoin the team in Toronto on Monday for the start of a three-game series with the Blue Jays, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Expect Seattle to officially reinstate France from the paternity list Monday after he was away from the club for the entirety of the three-game series in Milwaukee this weekend while welcoming a new child into his family. Dylan Moore made two starts at first base, and Luke Raley made the other in France's stead.
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Kris Bryant RF | COL
Rockies' Kris Bryant: Back in lineup at DH
Bryant (back) will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Sunday's game against the Rays.
Bryant was held out of action for Saturday's 8-6 loss to Tampa Bay while tending to lower-back stiffness, but he feels well enough to return to action for the series finale, albeit in a non-defensive role. Michael Toglia will draw the start at first base Sunday, but expect Bryant to resume playing his normal position within the next few days, assuming the back issue doesn't crop up again.
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Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Clubs first homer
Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in New York's win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Rizzo finally joined the party in the bottom of the fifth with a two-run shot off Mitch White to score Aaron Judge and increase New York's lead to six runs. It was the first baseman's first home run of the season and he's now hit safely in three straight games after starting the month 0-for-7.
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Michael Toglia 1B | COL
Rockies' Michael Toglia: Gets chance with Bryant out
Toglia went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Rays.
The Rockies shuffled their lineup with Kris Bryant (back) sidelined, with the end result being Toglia drawing the start in right field. It marked Toglia's fourth start through nine games, though he's still one of four hitters on the team with multiple home runs. While he's currently without a regular spot in the lineup, Colorado could turn to him more as it searches to improve its offensive firepower in what has been a sluggish start to the new campaign.
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Rowdy Tellez 1B | TEX
Pirates' Rowdy Tellez: Reaches base four times
Tellez went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Orioles.
Tellez started his fourth straight game after beginning the season on the bench regularly due to several matchups against lefties. He tallied his second multi-hit game of the campaign, highlighted by an RBI single in the second inning. Tellez has primarily hit sixth in Pittsburgh's lineup and should remain on the large side of a platoon at first base.
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Jose Abreu 1B | HOU
Astros' Jose Abreu: Slipping down order
Abreu has hit seventh in the Astros' lineup in consecutive games, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Abreu has only two hits in his first 28 plate appearances of the season, and he's recently hit behind both Yainer Diaz and Chas McCormick. His slip down the order began Friday with the Astros facing a lefty, but he remained in the same position for right-hander Jon Gray on Saturday. While it's been a poor start to the season, Abreu should remain a regular in the lineup due to the limited number of alternatives Houston has at first base, unless the team opts to promote impressive prospect Joey Loperfido.
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Kris Bryant RF | COL
Rockies' Kris Bryant: Battling back stiffness
Bryant isn't in the lineup Saturday versus the Rays due to lower-back stiffness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Bryant has a history of back issues in his career, so the Rockies will play it safe and hold him out until his condition improves. Michael Toglia will cover right field while the former MVP sits and could see increased playing time if Bryant's injury ends up costing him multiple games.
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Rhys Hoskins 1B | CLE
Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Gets Saturday off
Hoskins isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.
After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's series opener, Hoskins will get a day off to regroup Saturday. His absence will allow Jake Bauers to pick up a start at first base while William Contreras serves as the DH, putting Gary Sanchez behind the plate.
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Reaches four times in loss
Freeman went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs in a loss to the Cubs on Friday.
Freeman continues to get on base at an elite clip, as his .533 OBP through 10 games ranks fifth in the majors. The superstar first baseman also ranks second in the league with eight walks and is tied for fourth with 14 hits. Freeman is off to an excellent start in his quest to bat at least .300 for the fifth straight campaign.
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Triston Casas 1B | BOS
Red Sox's Triston Casas: Launches first homer
Casas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-6 win over the Angels.
Casas launched his first homer of the season, and the second of back-to-back blasts in the second inning, contributing to Boston's early 4-0 lead. After a cool 1-for-15 start, Casas has hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-15 with two extra-base hits, three walks, two RBI and three runs scored.