MLB Player News
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Christian Koss SS | SF
Giants' Christian Koss: Doubles in win
Koss went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks.
Koss lined a two-run double to center field in the 11th inning before coming around to score San Francisco's final run. The reserve infielder has appeared in just six games this month, during which he's batting .286 with four RBI, four runs scored and two doubles in 14 plate appearances. Overall, he's slashing .258/.298/.365 with 22 RBI, 21 runs scored, three home runs and three stolen bases across 174 plate appearances in 69 outings this season.
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Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA
Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Remains out of lineup
Edwards (wrist) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Edwards is set to miss his fifth straight game due to right wrist soreness. Javier Sanoja is starting at second base and batting ninth against Colorado right-hander Tanner Gordon. Miami begins a three-game series with the Rangers on Friday.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Scores three times, swipes base
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Pirates.
Hoerner made his three times on base count, as he scored three runs and also swiped his 28th base of the season in 34 attempts. The speedy infielder is locked in at the plate, as he's now batting a sizzling .410 across 15 games this month. That has pushed Hoerner's season-long batting average up to .303, which would be a new career best and is currently good for seventh in the majors.
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Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA
Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Sitting fourth straight
Edwards (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Colorado.
Edwards is now set to miss his fourth straight game due to right wrist soreness, and the Marlins may begin to consider placing him on the injured list if he isn't able to return soon. Javier Sanoja will make another start at second base and bat ninth.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Helps in comeback win
Marte went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Giants.
Marte singled home a run as part of a two-run fifth inning, completing Arizona's comeback from an early 4-0 hole. After a one-game absence due to a foot injury, Marte has played in four consecutive games, going 4-for-19 with two doubles and an RBI.
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Edmundo Sosa 3B | PHI
Phillies' Edmundo Sosa: Placed on injured list
The Phillies placed Sosa on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Saturday, with a right groin strain.
The Phillies were hoping Sosa would be able to return to the starting lineup Tuesday after missing three straight games with a groin injury. Instead, he'll end up spending at least another week on the sidelines. Rafael Lantigua was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to provide infield depth.
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Rafael Lantigua 2B | PHI
Phillies' Rafael Lantigua: Called up Tuesday
Lantigua had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Lantigua will join the major-league roster after batting .233 with seven home runs, 57 RBI, 82 runs scored and 17 stolen bases over 124 contests with Lehigh Valley this year. He'll replace Edmundo Sosa (groin), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, while Brewer Hicklen was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.