MLB Player News
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Not starting Friday
Gorman isn't in the lineup Friday against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs, a walk and a strikeout Thursday against Colorado but will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games. Albert Pujols is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth.
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Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU
Mets' Luis Guillorme: Takes seat Friday
Guillorme isn't starting Friday against Philadelphia.
Guillorme is getting a day off after he went 3-for-8 with a run over the last two games. Eduardo Escobar will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.
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Luis Garcia 2B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Ready to go Friday
Garcia (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Friday against the Padres.
Garcia is back in the lineup after being scratched Wednesday with a sore knee. The 22-year-old has been cold at the plate recently, producing just one hit over his last 13 at-bats.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | BOS
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Slugs 11th homer
Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Cardinals.
Rodgers took Genesis Cabrera yard in the seventh inning to tally his 11th homer of the season. Ten of those home runs have come at home, and he has a .394 wOBA when hitting at Coors Field as opposed to a .263 mark on the road. Overall, that has translated to a .288/.336/.440 line across 437 plate appearances.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Homers in Thursday's loss
Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Thursday's 8-6 loss to the Rockies.
Gorman went yard in the fourth inning to get the Cardinals on the board. This was his first multi-hit game since July 30, and he's gone a mediocre 5-for-22 (.227) in August. The slump has cost him an everyday role, as the lefty-hitting infielder often exits the lineup versus southpaws with the Cardinals enjoying good health. Gorman is slashing .242/.316/.464 with 13 homers, 27 RBI, 36 runs scored and a stolen base through 234 plate appearances in his rookie year.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Reds' Jonathan India: No fracture
India did not suffer a fracture in his left leg and is considered day-to-day, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
India exited Thursday's game after being hit by a pitch. Tests after the game confirmed the team's original diagnosis of a contusion, so it's possible that India will be able to suit up when the Reds resume their series with the Cubs on Saturday.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Reds' Jonathan India: Diagnosed with leg contusion
India was diagnosed with a lower left leg contusion after exiting Thursday's game against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
India exited the game in the third inning but appeared to have suffered the injury after being hit by a pitch in the first frame. Though no official word has been offered, India seems to have avoided a serious injury. As a result, he could be back in the lineup as early as Saturday, when Cincinnati's series against the Cubs continues.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Reds' Jonathan India: Exits with apparent foot injury
India exited Thursday's game against the Cubs with an apparent foot injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
India was hit in the foot or ankle with a pitch in the first inning of Thursday's game. He remained in the contest for a few more frames but was ultimately removed. It's unclear how long India may be sidelined with the injury, but he'll get some extra rest, as the Reds have an off day Friday.
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Michael Chavis 2B | CIN
Pirates' Michael Chavis: Not starting Thursday
Chavis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game at Arizona.
Chavis started the past four games and appears to have taken over the starting job at first base with a .913 OPS in August, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's contest. Josh VanMeter will man first base in the series finale for Pittsburgh.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Sitting Thursday
Marte is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Pirates.
Marte will take a seat after he went 7-for-23 with two doubles, six RBI and three runs scored over the last six games. Sergio Alcantara will start at second base and bat eighth in the series finale.