MLB Player News
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Xander Bogaerts 2B | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Swipes bag, tallies two hits
Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored while also drawing a walk in Saturday's win over Colorado.
Bogaerts walked and stole second in his second trip to the plate before then getting caught trying to steal third. The second baseman would add singles in each of his next two at-bats, with the latter one driving home Jurickson Profar to extend San Diego's lead to seven runs. It was the fifth multi-hit performance this month for Bogaerts, and he's now hit safely in five of his last six games. He's batting .268 (15-for-56) in August with six RBI, eight runs and just three extra-base hits, while Saturday's stolen base marked his seventh of the campaign.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: On base twice in return
Marte went 1-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.
Marte was back in the lineup, albeit as a designated hitter, after missing three games due to a left ankle injury. He batted leadoff against a left-hander, which has been the custom since late June. Marte was first injured Aug. 10 and attempted to return a couple of days later but was pulled from that contest. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told MLB.com that Marte will be brought back cautiously as the DH. It's unclear how long it will be before he returns to the field.
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa SS | PIT
Pirates' Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Three hits, homer in win
Kiner-Falefa went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Mariners.
Kiner-Falefa put the Pirates on top early with a leadoff homer and later added two singles for his first three-hit effort with his new club. The 29-year-old has tallied multiple hits in five of his past 10 games with a home run and three steals. On the season, he is batting .293 with eight long balls, 38 RBI, 37 runs scored and six stolen bases across 361 plate appearances.
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Bryson Stott 2B | PHI
Phillies' Bryson Stott: Out against southpaw
Stott is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.
The lefty-hitting Stott will take a seat Saturday with the Nationals sending left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the mound. Edmundo Sosa will start at second base and bat eighth.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Back in lineup Saturday
Marte (ankle) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Rays, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Marte has sat out Arizona's last three games after being diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain Tuesday. He'll return to the lineup Saturday and avoid fielding duties as he plays DH while Kevin Newman starts at second base.
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Alika Williams 2B | PIT
Pirates' Alika Williams: Summoned from Triple-A
The Pirates recalled Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
Andrew McCutchen (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Williams has previously appeared in 25 games for the Pirates this season, producing a slash line of .210/.246/.290 with three RBI across 69 plate appearances. He'll likely serve as a depth piece in the infield behind Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Oneil Cruz and Ke'Bryan Hayes.
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Xander Bogaerts 2B | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Ends homer drought
Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.
The long ball was Bogaerts' first since July 28. Over the 14 games in between homers, he went 14-for-56 (.250) with two doubles, five RBI and seven runs scored. The infielder is up to six homers, six stolen bases, 25 RBI, 38 runs scored, 11 doubles and a triple while slashing .267/.308/.373 over 73 contests this season.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | COL
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Goes yard in win
Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Rodgers' first-inning blast provided all the offense the Rockies needed for the win. He's been excellent in August, going 20-for-51 (.392) with three homers, 10 RBI and six doubles over 13 contests this month. The surge has him up to a .280/.325/.422 slash line with 10 homers, 44 RBI, 52 runs scored, 23 doubles and a stolen base through 104 contests as Colorado's starting second baseman.
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Gavin Lux 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Knocks homer in win
Lux went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals.
Lux continues to be steady at the plate in August -- he's gone 15-for-46 (.326) over 14 contests this month. The second baseman has added some power with two homers and a double over his last four games. For the season, he's slashing .251/.311/.381 with eight homers, 43 RBI, 42 runs scored, four stolen bases, 16 doubles and two triples through 104 contests. Lux can be penciled in for an everyday role as long as he's hitting well.
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Tommy Edman CF | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Aiming for season debut Monday
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM Friday that the hope is Edman (wrist/ankle) will be ready for activation from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Acquired from the Cardinals at the trade deadline, Edman has been out all season recovering from wrist surgery and more recently an ankle sprain, but his Dodgers debut is on the horizon. Edman is 5-for-15 with one home run and a 1:3 K:BB in five rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He's expected to see the bulk of his action in center field for the Dodgers, but Edman also made a start at shortstop at OKC this week and offers the versatility to play multiple spots if needed.