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  • Luis Garcia 2B | WAS

    Nationals' Luis Garcia: Goes deep in defeat

    Garcia went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.

    Although his six-game hitting streak reached a close after he entered as a pinch hitter in Monday's win over Houston, Garcia got right back on track Tuesday and now has at least one hit in his last seven starts. The infielder remains Washington's primary second baseman, but he has routinely been on the bench versus left-handed starters. That said, Garcia is batting a healthy .277 with nine long balls, 19 doubles and 41 RBI through 278 at-bats against right-handed pitching.

  • Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Getting rest Tuesday

    Donovan is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Marlins.

    Donovan is in a mini slump, having gone hitless over his last four games, so he'll receive a day off to regroup. Thomas Saggese will cover second base and bat seventh for the Cardinals.

  • Tommy Edman 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Returns to lineup Tuesday

    Edman (ankle) will start at third base and bat seventh in Tuesday's contest versus the Reds.

    Edman was absent from Monday's lineup due to a right ankle injury he suffered over the weekend, but he tested the ankle out pregame Tuesday and felt well enough to give it a go. The switch hitter is slashing a woeful .150/.239/.200 in July.

  • Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Placed on IL with shoulder issue

    The Dodgers placed Kim on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left shoulder bursitis.

    Kim has been nursing the shoulder problem for more than a week, and while he was in the Dodgers' lineup Monday in Cincinnati, the team has ultimately decided it's best for the 26-year-old to rest for a bit. According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Kim will head back to Los Angeles to receive an injection and will be shut down for a few days, but there's optimism he won't be sidelined for too long.

  • Alex Freeland SS | LAD

    Dodgers' Alex Freeland: Summoned to big leagues

    The Dodgers selected Freeland's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

    One of the team's top prospects, Freeland earned a promotion after slashing .253/.377/.421 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases at Oklahoma City. The switch hitter should see some action in the infield with Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) landing on the 10-day injured list and with Tommy Edman (ankle) banged up. Freeland's stint in the majors could be short, however, as Max Muncy (knee) is due back from the injured list soon.

  • Thairo Estrada 2B | BAL

    Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Taking seat Tuesday

    Estrada is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Cleveland.

    Estrada started each of the past four games upon his return from the 10-day injured list, but he will get a breather Tuesday. Kyle Farmer is at second base and batting seventh for the Rockies.

  • Brett Wisely 2B | ATL

    Giants' Brett Wisely: Logs RBI in loss

    Wisely went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.

    Wisely cracked a ground-rule double to right-center field in the second inning, driving in a run and pulling the Giants within two. The 26-year-old has seen limited playing time recently, though he did draw starts at second base in back-to-back games. Over 10 outings this month, Wisely is slashing .269/.296/.500 with six RBI, four runs scored, three doubles, a home run and a stolen base across 27 plate appearances.

  • Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Smacks fifth homer

    Gonzales went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday against the Giants.

    Gonzales got the Pirates on the board in the first inning with his fifth home run of the season and second of July. He has only five extra-base hits with five RBI and eight runs scored across 20 games in the month while going 15-for-75. Nevertheless, he's hit fourth or higher in the Pittsburgh order for the vast majority of games since being activated from the injured list June 4.

  • Tommy Edman 2B | LAD

    Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Dealing with ankle issue

    Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Edman tweaked his right ankle while running the bases during Sunday's loss to the Red Sox, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Edman was not in the lineup for Monday's 5-2 win over the Reds, and Roberts said the team is contemplating a potential IL decision, mentioning both Edman and Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) as players who are banged up. Ardaya reported earlier Monday that the Dodgers plan to promote top infield prospect Alex Freeland is expected to join the big club ahead of his MLB debut. Kim started at second base Monday and went 0-for-3 at the plate with two strikeouts.

  • Alex Freeland SS | LAD

    Dodgers' Alex Freeland: Headed to majors

    The Dodgers are expected to select Freeland's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Tuesday's game against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Freeland is one of the Dodgers' top position prospects, and with Enrique Hernandez (elbow) and Max Muncy (knee) currently on the 10-day injured list, he'll give the team another healthy body in the infield. The 23-year-old has slashed .253/.377/.421 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases at Triple-A this season.

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