MLB Player News
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Vidal Brujan 2B | NYM
Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Absent from Wednesday's lineup
Brujan is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Brujan has now been out of the lineup each of the last three times the Marlins have faced a left-hander. He's started just two games in center field and five of 12 overall since Jazz Chisholm was traded to the Yankees on July 27. Cristian Pache will draw the start in center field Wednesday.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Slated for rehab games next week
Gonzales (groin) will join Triple-A Indianapolis later this week before beginning a rehab assignment next week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Gonzales landed on the 10-day injured list in late July with a left groin strain but is almost ready for game action. Since he's been out of commission for less than two weeks, the infielder shouldn't need an extended rehab assignment being activated. Gonzales isn't a given to regain his spot at the top of the Pirates' depth chart at second base after the club acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa at the trade deadline.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Steals base, scores twice in win
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Twins. He also stole a base.
Hoerner reached 20 stolen bases in a season for the third straight year as he continued his strong recent play. Over his last 10 games, the infielder is batting .302, and he's swiped six bases in that span. Hoerner isn't a huge power threat with just four home runs on the season, but he can be an effective fantasy asset when he's reaching base and running often.
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Vidal Brujan 2B | NYM
Marlins' Vidal Brujan: On bench Tuesday
Brujan is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Brujan drew the start in center field Monday -- a position he could see regular work at moving forward -- but he'll take a seat Tuesday in favor of Cristian Pache. The pair are likely to share center field duties, but Derek Hill could mix in at the position.
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Luis Garcia 2B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Busy on basepaths again
Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Giants.
The 24-year-old second baseman came into 2024 with just 13 career stolen bases in the majors, but Monday's pilfer was his 18th in 21 attempts this season. Garcia's on pace for career highs nearly across the board in a breakout campaign, slashing .290/.324/.459 through 97 games with 13 homers, 40 runs and 53 RBI, and he's been blazing hot of late -- over his last 24 games, he boasts a .395/.435/.686 slash line with six long balls and seven steals.
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Vidal Brujan 2B | NYM
Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Gets start in center field
Brujan went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's loss to the Reds.
Getting the start in center field and batting eighth, Brujan made little impact at the plate, but his arrow is pointed up for fantasy purposes. The 26-year-old switch hitter is batting .231 (6-for-26) since the All-Star break with three doubles, a steal, an RBI, five runs scored and a 6:7 BB:K, and with Nick Gordon booted off the roster, Brujan will compete with Cristian Pache and Derek Hill for playing time in center field.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Launches leadoff home run
Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 win against the Guardians.
Marte took Logan Allen deep in the very first pitch of the game. It was Marte's fifth leadoff homer this season, which trails only Kyle Schwarber and Gunnar Henderson for most this season. Marte has been on a tear over his last 13 games with nine home runs and 21 RBI in that span. The 30-year-old is putting together another stellar campaign, hitting .300/.366/.557 with 28 home runs and 78 RBI through 108 games.