MLB Player News
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Back on bench vs. lefty
Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
The lefty-hitting Gorman had started in each of the Cardinals' last five games, but he'll head back to the bench Monday with the Reds sending southpaw Andrew Abbott to the hill. The Cardinals should continue to frequently shield Gorman from lefties, but after he went 5-for-14 with two doubles over his last four starts, the 24-year-old might have recaptured at least a part-time role against right-handed pitching.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | NYM
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Provides lone run in loss
McNeil went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.
McNeil gave the Mets their only run in Sunday's blowout loss with a sixth inning homer off Luis Castillo. It's his second home run this month and his seventh since the beginning of July after he hit just one home run in June. McNeil has been hitting the ball much better lately compared to the season as a whole. Since July 19, he's slashing .324/.358/.662 with six homers, 14 RBI and 16 runs. He's up to 11 home runs on the year, which is the most he's had in a season since putting up 23 in 2019. For the year, the 32-year-old is slashing .238/.293/.384 with 38 RBI, 51 runs, five steals and a 25:52 BB:K in 404 plate appearances.
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Tommy Edman CF | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Eyeing debut for next homestand
President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Sunday in an interview with Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he expects Edman (wrist) to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list during the Dodgers' next homestand, which begins Aug. 19.
On the shelf all season while recovering from right wrist surgery in addition to being slowed down by a sprained ankle during his rehab program, Edman appeared in eight games as a designated hitter for the Cardinals' Double-A affiliate before he was traded to the Dodgers on July 29. Edman had taken part in workouts and simulated games in front of the Dodgers' coaching staff in the week and a half after his acquisition before he resumed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, when he started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored while playing six innings. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Edman would play primarily in center field during his rehab assignment, but the 29-year-old is also likely to get some exposure to the infield while with Oklahoma City. Edman may not unseat Andy Pages as the primary option in center field once activated, but he should find a regular spot in the lineup somewhere in the infield or outfield when the Dodgers face left-handed pitching.
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Rodolfo Castro 2B | PHI
Phillies' Rodolfo Castro: Returns from IL
Castro (shoulder) has slashed .245/.327/.327 with one home run in 13 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Lehigh Valley's 60-day injured list July 23.
Castro had been on the shelf since April 3 due to the left shoulder injury before he was cleared to rejoin Lehigh Valley after completing a three-game rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break. The 25-year-old infielder retains a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he hasn't appeared in the majors all season, and a promotion to Philadelphia wouldn't seem to be imminent.
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Gavin Lux 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Sitting versus southpaw
Lux is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Lux went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI during Saturday's contest but will sit for the series finale as lefty Bailey Falter pitches for Pittsburgh. Amed Rosario will start at the keystone and bat fifth Sunday.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Out Sunday, as expected
Marte (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The second baseman exited Saturday's contest due to a left ankle contusion and said after the game he'll likely need a day off to recover, so it's no surprise he's on the bench Sunday. Marte also indicated he expects to rejoin the starting nine Monday versus the Rockies, so this should be a brief absence for the 30-year-old. Kevin Newman is manning the keystone Sunday for Arizona.
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Tommy Edman CF | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Resumes rehab stint
Edman (wrist) went 1-for-3 and scored a run while playing six innings in center field in a rehab game for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Edman's previous rehab appearance had come July 28, when he was still in the Cardinals organization. The utility man was traded to the Dodgers on July 29, and the team waited until Edman was ready to play the field before having him return to game action, as he had previously been limited to designated-hitter duties over his eight rehab games with the Cardinals.
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Brice Turang 2B | MIL
Brewers' Brice Turang: Idle against lefty
Turang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
The lefty-hitting Turang will retreat to the bench for the series finale while southpaw Nick Lodolo takes the hill for Cincinnati. Jackson Chourio will assume leadoff duties Sunday, while Andruw Monasterio takes Turang's usual spot in the field at second base.
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Gavin Lux 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Solves Skenes on Saturday
Lux went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 4-1 win against the Pirates.
MLB hitters have had a hard time figuring out Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes this season, but Lux had no such trouble, doubling home a run against the All-Star hurler in the first inning and adding a two-run single in the third. It was the continuation of what has been a resurgent second half of the season for Lux -- after batting just .213 prior to the All-Star break, he's posted a .383/.457/.650 slash line with three home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs and one stolen base since. While Lux's strikeout rate has jumped a bit to 27.1 percent during the second half, his overall production has been a big boost to the Dodgers. With Mookie Betts moving back to right field when he returns to the lineup Monday, Lux should continue to be a lineup regular moving forward.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Posts three hits in loss
Gorman went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.
Gorman was the only Cardinal with multiple hits Saturday, but they were all singles. He lost his grip on a starting role to begin August, but he's bounced back to feature in the lineup in five straight games, including once against a left-handed pitcher. Gorman has gone 6-for-18 in that five-game span, though he's still struck out five times. The second baseman is at a .206/.276/.410 slash line with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, 42 runs scored, six stolen bases and 15 doubles over 104 contests.