MLB Player News
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Out of Sunday's lineup
Massey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Massey went 3-for-8 with a triple, three RBI and a run in the first two games out of the second half but will head to the bench for Sunday's contest. Garrett Hampson will receive a start at second base and bat sixth in the series finale.
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Justin Foscue 1B | TEX
Rangers' Justin Foscue: Draws start in return to MLB
Foscue started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Baltimore.
Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, his second stint in the majors this season. The Rangers are in the lower third of the league in OPS (.689) and are willing to give Foscue a look, as they did with Derek Hill, who was designated to make room for Foscue. The latter hit .271/.431/.469 with four home runs, seven doubles and 18 RBI in 29 games in the minors.
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Curtis Mead 3B | CHW
Rays' Curtis Mead: Three hits in return to majors
Mead went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Yankees.
Mead was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday to replace Yandy Diaz (personal) on the roster and immediately was in the lineup as the designated against lefty Nestor Cortes. It's unclear how long Diaz will be away from the team, but it's possible that Mead will continue to serve in a short-side platoon role at a combination of second and third base as well as designated hitter.
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Andy Ibanez 2B | ATH
Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Two hits, two RBI in win
Ibanez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Ibanez got the Tigers on the board with an RBI double in the fifth inning and then added an RBI single and scored on a wild pitch in the seventh. While he isn't playing every day, the 31-year-old is hitting a ridiculous .388 with all four of his home runs and 20 of his 23 RBI against left-handed pitching this season.
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Edouard Julien 2B | COL
Twins' Edouard Julien: Joins big club, starting Saturday
Julien was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. He'll bat ninth and play second base against the Brewers.
With Carlos Correa (foot) placed on the injured list, the Twins had a significant need for middle infield depth, and opted to bring Julien up to the big-league roster. The 25-year-old has 194 plate appearances with Minnesota this season, slashing .207/.309/.367 with seven home runs and six stolen bases.
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Justin Foscue 1B | TEX
Rangers' Justin Foscue: Called up Saturday
Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Foscue will make his return to the big leagues after missing two months with an oblique injury and then being optioned to Triple-A on June 20 upon activation from the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old produced a .242 average with three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base over 19 games with Round Rock after his activation. Foscue will provide the Rangers with a depth option behind Marcus Semien at second base and Josh Smith a third base on the major-league roster with Texas.
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Keston Hiura 1B | LAD
Angels' Keston Hiura: Breather Saturday
Hiura will sit Saturday versus the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Hiura will head to the bench after he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Luis Guillorme will make his return to the lineup after a two-game absence with back tightness, starting at second base and batting ninth against Oakland.
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Brandon Drury 2B | KC
Angels' Brandon Drury: Sitting Saturday
Drury is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Drury will get a day off after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 13-3 loss. Anthony Rendon will take over at third base while Willie Calhoun enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats fourth against Oakland.
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Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU
Angels' Luis Guillorme: Back in lineup Saturday
Guillorme (back) is in the lineup at second base, batting ninth Saturday versus the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Guillorme will return to the lineup after missing the team's last two contests with back tightness. The 29-year-old has gone just 1-for-16 with two walks, two strikeouts and a stolen base during the month of July.