MLB Player News
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Jose Abreu 1B | HOU
Astros' Jose Abreu: Sitting out Wednesday
Abreu is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Abreu had started each of the last 11 games but will begin this one on the bench. Jon Singleton will man first base for Houston.
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Joey Votto 1B | TOR
Reds' Joey Votto: Absent from lineup
Votto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.
Votto started the first two games back from the injured list, but he'll take a seat in this one. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is at first base and Hunter Renfroe will occupy the designated hitter spot.
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Kole Calhoun 1B | CLE
Guardians' Kole Calhoun: Absent from lineup
Calhoun is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
It will be only the second time since Aug. 24 that Calhoun has been out of the lineup. Jose Ramirez is getting a start at designated hitter Wednesday, with Tyler Freeman filling in at third base.
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | NYY
Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Goes yard in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.
Goldschmidt welcomed Baltimore starter John Means back from Tommy John surgery with a first-inning solo shot. This was Goldschmidt's second homer over 10 games in September and his 24th long ball of the year, though he's hitting just .200 this month. The small slump has him down to a .272/.363/.452 slash line with 74 RBI, 82 runs scored, 26 doubles and 10 stolen bases through 140 contests overall.
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C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Angels' C.J. Cron: Takes BP
Cron (back) took batting practice Monday and remains hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Though Cron is now partaking in baseball activities for the first time since landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 18 with low back inflammation, the Angels will likely proceed cautiously with the 33-year-old, who has dealt with recurring back problems all season. Prior to landing on the IL, Cron had been serving as the Halos' everyday first baseman, but with the team having faded from playoff contention, he's unlikely to reclaim a major role once activated. Instead, look for rookie Nolan Schanuel to continue serving as Anaheim's top option at first base the rest of the way.
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Yandy Diaz 1B | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Back in lineup Wednesday
Diaz (groin) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.
Diaz had to exit Tuesday's contest after a foul tip resulted in a testicular contusion. He's made a quick recovery and is feeling well enough to give it a go for Wednesday's afternoon tilt.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: Clubs 44th homer
Alonso went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
The first baseman launched a Ryne Nelson fastball into the second deck in right-center field in the fifth inning, giving Alonso his fifth long ball in the last eight games. Matt Olson has run away with the home run and RBI crowns in 2023, but Alonso is second in the majors in both categories, sitting tied with Shohei Ohtani (oblique) at 44 homers while his 105 RBI are currently one ahead of Kyle Tucker and two clear of Mookie Betts.
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Matt Olson 1B | ATL
Braves' Matt Olson: Goes deep again Tuesday
Olson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Phillies.
The 29-year-old slugger was at it again Tuesday, launching a solo shot of Zack Wheeler in the fourth inning. The homer was Olson's 51st on the campaign, tying Atlanta's franchise record, which was set by Andruw Jones in 2005. Olson is now seven clear of Pete Alonso and Shohei Ohtani for the MLB lead in long balls, while Atlanta is on the cusp of clinching an NL East title.
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Christian Walker 1B | HOU
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Ends hitless skid
Walker went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.
Walker's second-inning single halted a hitless run that had reached 18 consecutive at-bats. He then stole second base but was stranded in what was a recurring theme for the Diamondbacks, who went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position, including a pair of double plays with the bases loaded. The steal was Walker's ninth, establishing a new career high for the first baseman.