MLB Player News
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Homers, reaches three times
Gorman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Royals.
Gorman started at designated hitter in what was his first time in the lineup in a week and immediately made his presence felt with a two-run blast off Michael Lorenzen in his first plate appearance. With Alec Burleson playing the outfield while Jordan Walker (wrist) is sidelined, Gorman could see more action in the DH spot in the immediate future, although that would require Ivan Herrera being used more frequently at catcher.
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Jordan Lawlar SS | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Producing in minors
Lawlar went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and four RBI for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Lawlar, who returned to the minors after a hitless eight-game stretch in the majors in May, continues to have success at Reno. He went without a hit in his first game back with the Aces but is 5-for-9 with two extra-base hits and two walks in his last two contests. The Diamondbacks currently sit fourth in the NL West and four games back of the final playoff spot. There's potential for them to be sellers at the trade deadline, and if that happens, Lawlar could return and have an everyday role. Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez are both free agents at the end of the season.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Fuels victory
Marte went 3-for-3 with two walks, two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Atlanta.
Long before Corbin Carroll's three-run blast in the ninth inning put the game away, Marte's homers in his first two plate appearances set up Arizona for the win. His two-run homer in the third was the game-winning hit and moved him ahead of Steve Finley on the Diamondbacks' all-time RBI list. He now has 481 career RBI as a D-back, which ranks third in franchise history. Marte is in the midst of a blistering 15-game stretch, during which he's slashed .345/.465/.741 with seven home runs, 11 RBI, two steals and 15 runs scored.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Reinstated from 60-day injured list
The Pirates activated Gonzales (ankle) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Gonzales has been shelved since late March with a fractured ankle and more recently missed time on his rehab assignment with a sore hand as a result of a hit-by-pitch. However, he's ready to go now. Gonzales played both middle-infield positions on his rehab assignment but should settle in as the Pirates' primary second baseman.
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Ronny Mauricio 2B | NYM
Mets' Ronny Mauricio: Expected to be recalled
The Mets are expected to recall Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Mauricio's imminent promotion seems to suggest that Mark Vientos is headed to the 10-day injured list after exiting Monday's 4-3 win with a hamstring injury. The Mets have been careful with Mauricio's workload at Syracuse this season as he gets eased back in following multiple knee surgeries, but the 24-year-old has been productive at Triple-A, going 17-for-33 (.515 average) with three home runs and four stolen bases. Mauricio has yet to play more than two days in a row this season, and it's unlikely he'll see consistent at-bats right away with the Mets.
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Thairo Estrada 2B | COL
Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Three hits in third game
Estrada went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI during Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins.
In just his third game back since returning to the lineup from a wrist injury, Estrada put on a show, picking up three hits and driving in his second run of the season. There's still some rust to shake off, specifically in the field where the 29-year-old has made two errors already, but the bat getting going is a good sign for Estrada, who should be the Rockies' everyday second baseman moving forward.
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Ronny Simon 2B | PIT
Pirates' Ronny Simon: Optioned to Triple-A
Simon was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, per MiLB's transactions log.
Simon was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh earlier in the day, but he'll report to Indy rather than join the big-league club. He'll serve as organizational depth for the Pirates and will presumably be a candidate for a promotion later on in the year given his versatility.
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Matt McLain SS | CIN
Reds' Matt McLain: Getting breather Monday
McLain is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Brewers.
McLain will get a routine day off after picking up just one hit over his last five games. Gavin Lux will handle second base in the series opener.
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Kyle Farmer 2B | COL
Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Ceding first base to Hiura
Farmer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
After Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Farmer initially looked to be the next man up at first base, but the Rockies instead appear content to keep the 34-year-old in a utility role. Farmer will be on the bench for a second straight matchup with a right-hander while recent call-up Keston Hiura garners another start at first base.