MLB Player News
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Ozzie Albies 2B | ATL
Braves' Ozzie Albies: Knocks in four runs
Albies went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI during Friday's 7-3 win over the Yankees.
Albies knocked a three-run home run in the third inning that broke the game wide open. The 28-year-old's four RBI are the most he's had in a game this season, and he is now up to 33 RBI and eight homers through 96 games. Despite that, Albies is still largely struggling at the plate this season, slashing just .221/.290/.324, on pace to be the worst numbers of his nine-year career across the board.
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Sergio Alcantara SS | PHI
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Signs with D-backs
Alcantara signed a one-year major-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Alcantara elected free agency after being DFA'd by the Giants last week, and he'll now find work as bench depth for the D-backs. He'll fill the roster opening created by Ketel Marte's (personal) move to the restricted list, though it will still be hard for him to find at-bats with the big club.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: In lineup Friday
Gorman (back) is batting fifth and playing second base Friday against Arizona.
Gorman dealt with lower-back pain before the All-Star break, but he's been cleared to rejoin the lineup Friday. He is slashing .219/.310/.408 in 226 plate appearances in 2025.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Placed on restricted list
The Diamondbacks placed Marte on the restricted list Friday.
Marte requested additional time off after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, and the D-backs will accommodate his request. Blaze Alexander stands to benefit from extra playing time at second base while Marte is out, and Sergio Alcantara will fill the open roster spot after signing a big-league deal with the club Friday.
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Christian Koss SS | SF
Giants' Christian Koss: Rehab stint coming soon
Koss (hamstring) is expected to begin his minor-league rehab assignment next week, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Koss resumed baseball activities shortly before the All-Star break and is approaching a minor-league rehab stint. The infielder has been on the shelf since July 1 due to a strained right hamstring. He should be activated in late July or early August.
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Thairo Estrada 2B | BAL
Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Hits IL
The Rockies placed Estrada (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 11.
Estrada jammed his thumb July 7 against Boston and has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain. The IL move is backdated to before the All-Star break, so he'll become eligible to return during a three-game set against St. Louis next week. Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
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Liover Peguero SS | PIT
Pirates' Liover Peguero: Call-up official
The Pirates called up Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
As expected, Peguero will fill the hole vacated by the Pirates' trading Adam Frazier to the Royals. Peguero should provide some depth in the middle infield. He has slashed .251/.315/.369 with five home runs and eight stolen bases across 289 plate appearances with Indianapolis in 2025.
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Liover Peguero SS | PIT
Pirates' Liover Peguero: Call-up expected
Peguero has a spot in the Pirates' locker room and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
The Pirates traded Adam Frazier to Kansas City for Cam Devanney, who was immediately optioned to Triple-A, leaving an open spot on the 26-man roster. Peguero has played all four infield positions plus center field at Triple-A this season. However, he played only second base and shortstop in a brief stint with Pittsburgh earlier this year. With Frazier out of the picture, Peguero's easiest path to playing time will come in the middle infield.
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Thomas Saggese SS | STL
Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Sent to minors
Saggese was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Saggese filled primarily a bench role since he was recalled June 20, and he hit just .133 with three RBI and two runs scored across 45 at-bats. No official corresponding move has been made, but it could signify the return of Jordan Walker (appendix).