MLB Player News
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Jackson Holliday SS | BAL
Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Notches first four-hit game
Holliday went 4-for-5 with a triple, three runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Red Sox.
The Baltimore rookie collected his first career four-hit performance that included his first major-league triple, and he scored a career-high three runs. Since being recalled July 31, Holliday has batted .286 (16-for-35) with five homers, 13 runs scored and 14 RBI across 15 games. The 20-year-old should continue to play every day at second base for the Orioles as the team marches to the postseason and could move up in a potent batting order if he remains hot -- Holliday has yet to hit higher than sixth in the majors.
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Brandon Drury 2B | KC
Angels' Brandon Drury: Absent from lineup
Drury is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta, per MLB.com.
Drury will sit for a second straight game. He's struggled at the plate since the All-Star break, slashing .127/.260/.143 with four RBI across 73 plate appearances. Michael Stefanic will start at second base and bat ninth against Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Experiencing hamstring soreness
Keith was deemed day-to-day Friday with left hamstring soreness stemming from a cramp he felt Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
He was held out of the Tigers lineup Friday and was described as "banged up" by manager A.J. Hinch, but the team doesn't seem worried that Keith is dealing with anything serious. Zach McKinstry is starting at second base Friday.
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Nick Sogard SS | BOS
Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Back in lineup Friday
Sogard (calf) will start at second base and bat seventh in Friday's game in Baltimore.
Sogard exited Wednesday's game versus the Rangers after fouling a ball off his calf and didn't play in the series opener against the Orioles on Thursday. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Resting Friday
Keith is "banged up a little bit" according to manager A.J. Hinch and is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
After starting seven consecutive games, Keith will get the night off to rest and recover. This late in the season, it's not abnormal for players to be dealing with minor aches and pains, as seems to be the case with Keith. Zach McKinstry will bat seventh and play second base for Friday's series opener.
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Jace Jung 2B | DET
Tigers' Jace Jung: Officially added to roster
The Tigers selected Jung's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
The first-round pick is set to make his major-league debut after hitting .257/.377/.454 with 14 home runs and 60 RBI over 414 plate appearances this season with Toledo. A left-handed batter, Jung will be the Tigers' primary third baseman versus righties, but it's unclear whether the team also plans to play him regularly against southpaws.
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Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU
Angels' Luis Guillorme: Exits 40-man roster
The Angels designated Guillorme for assignment Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Guillorme slashed .231/.302/.298 with just three RBI in 50 games for the Angels. The veteran utility player will likely clear waivers given his $1.1 million salary, but he should be able to eventually latch on with another club looking for a versatile infielder.
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Edouard Julien 2B | COL
Twins' Edouard Julien: Back with big club
The Twins recalled Julien from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Julien's presence as a second-base option could allow Willi Castro to play some in center field while Byron Buxton (hip) is sidelined. The 25-year-old Julien has slashed .204/.311/.354 with seven home runs and six stolen bases over 63 contests at the major-league level this season.
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Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Royals' Adam Frazier: Racks up three hits Wednesday
Frazier went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Twins.
Frazier has gone 6-for-18 (.333) over eight games in August. He continues to fill a part-time role between second base and right field against right-handed pitchers. The veteran lifted his average back above the Mendoza Line at .205 with a .577 OPS, three home runs, 17 RBI, 26 runs scored and two stolen bases through 235 plate appearances this season.