MLB Player News
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David Hamilton SS | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Productive in win
Hamilton went 1-for-3 with two walks, one stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Yankees.
Hamilton was recalled from Triple-A Worcester earlier in the day and delivered a strong effort in his first game back in the big leagues. The infielder is a candidate for playing time in the middle infield, especially with Ceddanne Rafaela in line for more usage in the outfield while Wilyer Abreu (calf) is on the injured list. Hamilton's speed is his best asset -- he has 18 steals on 22 attempts in the majors this season despite slashing a meager .178/.240/.267 across 148 plate appearances.
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Brice Matthews SS | HOU
Astros' Brice Matthews: Rejoins big club
The Astros recalled Matthews from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Matthews is taking the roster spot of the injured Taylor Trammell (neck). The rookie had a .611 OPS and 45 percent strikeout rate during his first stint with the big club and is a candidate to be sent back down soon with Yordan Alvarez (hand) nearing his return from IL.
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Marcus Semien 2B | NYM
Rangers' Marcus Semien: Dealing with foot contusion
Semien was lifted from Thursday's game versus the Royals due to a left foot contusion, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Semien fouled a ball off his foot in the first inning during a plate appearance that eventually resulted in a strikeout. He remained in the game initially but was removed in the third inning. It sounds like a day-to-day injury, but the Rangers could have more on Semien's status after the contest.
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David Hamilton SS | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Recall made official
The Red Sox recalled Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Hamilton is drawing the start at second base Thursday versus the Yankees and could see semi-regular action there if the Red Sox opt to use Ceddanne Rafaela as a full-time outfielder following the injury to Wilyer Abreu (calf). The speedy Hamilton has slashed only .174/.227/.265 in 69 games with the big club this season, though he does have 17 stolen bases in 21 attempts.
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Marcus Semien 2B | NYM
Rangers' Marcus Semien: Exits game with injury
Semien was removed from Thursday's game in Kansas City during the third inning due to an undisclosed injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Semien recently dealt with a wrist issue, but it's not clear whether that's the injury that forced his exit Thursday. The Rangers should have more information on the second baseman soon.
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David Hamilton SS | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Set to be recalled
The Red Sox will recall Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester prior to Thursday's contest against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
He'll take the roster spot vacated by Abraham Toro, who will be designated for assignment. Hamilton has slashed only .174/.227/.265 in 69 games with the big club this season, but he's a better fit for Boston's bench than Toro.
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Adam Frazier 2B | KC
Royals' Adam Frazier: Stepping out of lineup Thursday
Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
The left-handed-hitting Frazier had started in each of the Royals' last 10 games while occupying four different spots (designated hitter, second base, third base and left field), but he'll take a seat for the series finale as Texas sends a lefty (Patrick Corbin) to the bump. Kansas City could get another impact bat in Jac Caglianone (hamstring) back from the injured list this weekend, but Frazier's versatility and solid production since being acquired from the Pirates over the All-Star break (.301/.333/.434 slash line in 26 games) should allow him to retain a near-everyday role.
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Resting Thursday
Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
He'll give way to Max Schuemann at second base for the series finale after occupying the keystone in each of the previous three contests. Urias has received steady playing time in August but hasn't provided much production, hitting just .233 with no home runs or steals, four RBI and two runs through 13 games this month.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Slugs seventh homer
Dubon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Tigers.
Dubon has started five of the last six games and showcased his versatility, playing first base, second base, shortstop and left field. He hadn't produced much offensively prior to Wednesday's home run during that stretch, going only 2-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored. Dubon changed his fortunes with a two-run blast in the fourth inning, his seventh of the season.
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Vaughn Grissom SS | LAA
Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Placed on IL at Triple-A
Grissom was placed on the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday due to right foot inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Grissom lost the second base gig during spring training and has spent the entire 2025 season at Triple-A, where he owns a .270/.342/.441 slash line with 13 home runs, 48 RBI, 69 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a 37:73 BB:K across 418 trips to the plate. If he's able to get healthy, Grissom could be a candidate to join the Red Sox when rosters expand in September.