MLB Player News
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Losing out on starts vs. lefties
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
The left-handed-hitting Schneemann has posted a .526 OPS against southpaws this season, and he could find himself on the bench more frequently versus same-handed pitching now that the Guardians are back to full strength in the infield and outfield. He'll give way to Angel Martinez at second base Wednesday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump.
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DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Reaches four times in rout
LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Royals.
LeMahieu has been off to a great start in June, and Tuesday's contest added to his heater. The infielder notched his third multi-hit performance of the month and his third outing drawing multiple walks. LeMahieu is 11-for-24 (.458) with five runs scored, six RBI and a 4:4 K:BB in June.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Snaps long homer drought Tuesday
Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Cardinals.
Gimenez finally snapped a 37-game homerless skid with his fourth big fly of the campaign. The middle infielder has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games, a stretch in which he's batting .341 (14-for-41) with two doubles, six RBI, five runs scored and one stolen base. Gimenez rose to the fifth spot in the lineup Tuesday for the first time since April 27, a promising sign as he looks to maintain a groove at the dish.
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Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Leaves with neck tightness
Chisholm was removed from Tuesday's game against Kansas City with neck tightness, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
Chisholm's neck seemed to be giving him trouble after he swiped third base in the sixth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he was eventually replaced on defense during the seventh. The Yankees will take a closer look at him and should have some more information on his status shortly. If he ends up having to miss additional time, Oswald Peraza would be the favorite to pick up some reps at the hot corner.
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Max Muncy SS | ATH
Athletics' Max Muncy: Homer, steal in loss
Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.
Muncy has found his power with three homers over his last four games. He has gone 6-for-21 (.286) across five games since his recall from Triple-A Las Vegas. The infield prospect started slow during his first stint in the majors, but he looks to be putting the pieces together the second time around. He's at a .202/.228/.382 slash line with four homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, four doubles and no stolen bases over 92 plate appearances. He has a short-term path to a starting role at third base, but Gio Urshela (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment soon and could pose a threat to Muncy's playing time later in the month.
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Zack Gelof 2B | ATH
Athletics' Zack Gelof: Ready for rehab stint
Gelof (ribs) is expected to be sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment later in the week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Gelof was cleared to resume a hitting progression at the end of May, and he's since made enough progress to see live at-bats in the minors. The Virginia product hasn't played in a game yet this season, so he'll presumably need at least a handful of appearances in the minors before being activated from the 60-day injured list.
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DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Goes deep Sunday
LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Boston on Sunday.
LeMahieu gave New York a one-run lead with a solo shot in the fifth inning, but Boston responded with five runs in the following frame. The long ball was LeMahieu's second of the campaign and his first since May 17. The veteran infielder is slashing a modest .258/.333/.371 on the campaign, though he's been swinging a hot bat since the start of the month, going 9-for-21 (.429 average) with six RBI over six games so far in June.