MLB Player News
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Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Rangers' Dylan Moore: Joining big club
The Rangers are expected to select Moore's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
The Rangers are going to be without Corey Seager (appendectomy) for an extended period of time, so the team will turn to Moore to provide additional infield depth. Although he owns just a .622 OPS through 213 plate appearances from his time with the Mariners this year, Moore could be in line for regular playing time with the Rangers, and his extreme defensive versatility will only help his chances of sticking in the lineup.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Returns from paternity leave
The Guardians reinstated Schneemann from the paternity list Thursday.
After missing the entirety of Cleveland's last series against Tampa Bay while spending time with his growing family, Schneemann will return in time for the beginning of a stretch that sees the Guardians play 16 games in 16 days. He'll reclaim his role as the team's third baseman against right-handed starters and take the roster spot of Carlos Santana, who was released in a corresponding move.
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Christian Moore 2B | LAA
Angels' Christian Moore: Lifts homer in blowout loss
Moore went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 20-3 loss to the Rangers.
Moore provided one of the few bright spots for the Angels in the embarrassing loss when he stroked a solo homer to center field in the fifth inning. The rookie has started at second base in three of Los Angeles' past four games after starting just once in three games before that. It's worth noting, however, that both of the Angels' past two games have been against lefty starters, while Moore has began on the bench in three of the team's most recent five matchups with a right-handed starter. He may continue to be in and out of the lineup against righties given his rough .192/.304/.269 slash line against same-handed pitching this year.
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David Hamilton SS | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Sitting out series finale
Hamilton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Hamilton had started in each of the Red Sox's last three games and went 4-for-10 with a home run, a double and three RBI, but the left-handed-hitting infielder will hit the bench Thursday while southpaw Cade Povich takes the hill for Baltimore. Ceddanne Rafaela will get the nod at second base in the series finale, but Hamilton could continue to see the bulk of the starts at the keystone against right-handed pitching until Wilyer Abreu's (calf) eventual return from the injured list pushes Rafaela to the infield on a more frequent basis.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Homers again Wednesday
Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Twins.
Gimenez has gone 4-for-10 with a pair of homers in his last three games after going just 6-for-32 (.188) in his previous 12 contests, following a month-long stint on the IL. Overall, the second baseman is slashing .221/.305/.336 with seven homers, 34 runs scored, 27 RBI and 12 steals through his first 286 plate appearances with Toronto.
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Zack Gelof 2B | ATH
Athletics' Zack Gelof: Belts first long ball of campaign
Gelof went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four total RBI In a 7-0 victory versus the Tigers on Wednesday.
Gelof crushed a two-run homer in the second inning and added a two-run double in the eighth. Those were his first hits since he returned to the majors Aug. 25 following a lengthy stint with Triple-A Las Vegas. Gelof has started at second base in each of the A's three games since his promotion and now appears to be the primary option there, while Darell Hernaiz has been moving around between third base and shortstop.
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Jose Altuve 2B | HOU
Astros' Jose Altuve: Receiving Wednesday off
Altuve is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
It's just a standard day off for Altuve, who started the previous 30 games and had a .250/.320/.405 slash line with three doubles, five homers, 11 RBI and 16 runs during that span. Mauricio Dubon will man the keystone Wednesday for the Astros.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Drives in pair off bench
Massey went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the White Sox.
Massey pinch hit for Nick Loftin in the eighth inning and later delivered a clutch two-run single in the ninth inning to tie the game. Tuesday's appearance was his second since he returned from the injured list after being sidelined since June 10 with wrist, ankle and back injuries. While the 27-year-old doesn't have a locked-in everyday role for the Royals, his defensive versatility should help him earn opportunities.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | HOU
Astros' Brendan Rodgers: Removed from rehab assignment
Rodgers (concussion/nose) was removed from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land due to lumbar spine inflammation, MLB.com reports.
Rodgers was originally placed on the injured list June 18 due to an oblique strain, but he appeared to have made a full recovery from that injury, only to be pulled off a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break when he sustained a concussion and fractured nose during an on-field collision. He made enough progress from the two injuries to resume a rehab assignment with Sugar Land on Friday, only to succumb to yet another injury. Rodgers is without a timeline to return to action in the minors.
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David Hamilton SS | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Enjoying good run
Hamilton went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Orioles.
Hamilton's having a productive run since his recall from Triple-A Worcester last week. He's gone 6-for-15 with three extra-base hits, two walks, one steal, three RBI and five runs scored over four games. Hamilton started four of the last six games at second base, all against right-handed pitching. He should maintain a semi-regular role while Wilyer Abreu (calf) remains sidelined. Abreu's injury has resulted in Ceddanne Rafaela getting more time in the outfield than at second base.