MLB Player News
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Willi Castro RF | CHC
Twins' Willi Castro: Not starting Friday
Castro (oblique) is not in the Twins' starting lineup against Atlanta on Friday.
Castro exited Wednesday's game against the Mets due to tightness in his right oblique, and he'll be held out of Friday's lineup while working through the injury. Edouard Julien and Brooks Lee will start at second and third base, respectively, against Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder.
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Luke Keaschall 2B | MIN
Twins' Luke Keaschall: Officially promoted
The Twins selected Keaschall's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Keaschall slashed .261/.379/.348 with five RBI, eight runs and four stolen bases across 58 plate appearances in Triple-A and is regarded as one of the top prospects in the Twins' farm system. He'll help provide some stability in a Minnesota infield that has been battered by injuries recently, though he will be working as the DH during his MLB debut against Atlanta on Friday. Mickey Gasper was optioned to St. Paul to clear space for the Keaschall on the active roster, and Matt Canterino (shoulder) was designated for assignment to free up a 40-man spot.
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Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Appealing one-game suspension
Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Chisholm was given a one-game suspension by Major League Baseball, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Chisholm was ejected from Thursday's game for arguing a called third strike in the seventh inning. The 27-year-old infielder then publicly criticized the call on social media after he was tossed, which prompted the league to hand out a one-game ban. He'll remain eligible to play until a verdict is reached and will start at second base against the Rays on Friday.
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Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT
Rays' Brandon Lowe: Idle versus southpaw
Lowe is not in the Rays' starting lineup against the Yankees on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
With the Yankees sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound, the lefty-hitting Lowe will begin Friday's contest in the dugout while Curtis Mead starts at second base and bats third. Lowe has opened the season slashing .239/.268/.373 with three walks, six runs scored, three homers and 11 RBI in 71 plate appearances.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Idle vs. lefty
Keith is not in Detroit's starting lineup against Kansas City on Friday.
With the Royals sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound, the lefty-hitting Keith will begin Friday's contest in the dugout while Spencer Torkelson starts at first base and bats fifth. Keith is slashing .185/.343/.222 with 13 walks, seven runs scored and two RBI across 67 plate appearances to open the season.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Solo shot against Baltimore
Schneemann went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Orioles.
Schneemann got the Guardians on the board in the third inning when he took the first pitch he saw from Tomoyuki Sugano deep to center field for a 395-foot solo homer. It was Schneemann's second home run of the season, and the 28-year-old has gone 5-for-11 with one homer and two RBI over his last three games.
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Luke Keaschall 2B | MIN
Twins' Luke Keaschall: Bound for big leagues
The Twins plan to select Keaschall's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
With the Twins currently dealing with injuries to Royce Lewis (hamstring), Willi Castro (oblique) and Carlos Correa (wrist), the team will call upon Keaschall to provide a healthy body capable of playing in the infield. The 22-year-old prospect has only started at second base (and DH) in the minors this year, though he also has a bit of experience at first and in center field. He owns a .727 OPS with five RBI, eight runs scored and four stolen bases through 14 Triple-A contests this year and will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.
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Coco Montes 2B | TB
Rays' Coco Montes: Optioned to Triple-A
The Rays optioned Montes to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for Richie Palacios (finger), who was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday. Montes is 2-for-10 at the dish during his brief time with the big club in 2025.
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Max Schuemann 2B | ATH
Athletics' Max Schuemann: Drawing third start of season
Schuemann will start at third base and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Schuemann has the ability to play all over the infield and outfield, but with the Athletics having enjoyed generally good health so far this season from their position players, the 27-year-old utility man hasn't been able to pick up meaningful playing time. He'll be starting Thursday for just the third time in the Athletics' first 19 games.