MLB Player News
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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 3B | ATL
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.
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Ronny Simon 2B | PIT
Pirates' Ronny Simon: Claimed by Pittsburgh
The Pirates claimed Simon off waivers from the Marlins on Monday.
Simon has slashed .234/.327/.277 in 56 plate appearances in the majors this season but offers defensive versatility with the ability to play all over the infield and also the corner outfield spots. Tanner Rainey was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Homers in Sunday's loss
Edman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Yankees.
Edman found a groove against the Yankees' pitching during this weekend series, going 6-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and three doubles over three games. The 30-year-old hadn't hit a long ball since April 22 versus the Cubs, which was before his stint on the injured list due to an ankle issue. Edman is now at a .247/.287/.487 slash line with nine homers, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and two stolen bases over 42 contests this season.
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Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Pirates' Adam Frazier: Pops third homer
Frazier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Frazier has hit fairly well over his last 11 games, going 14-for-40 (.350) with five extra-base hits and a 4:8 BB:K in that span. His homer Sunday gave the Pirates a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning, but they were unable to make it last. Frazier is up to three homers, 15 RBI, 15 runs scored, four stolen bases and eight doubles over 55 contests this season, though he has a relatively unimpressive .249/.319/.349 slash line overall.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Tallies three hits in win
Hoerner went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Reds.
Hoerner was caught stealing for just the third time this season in 14 attempts, but it otherwise was a productive afternoon. The speedy infielder pushed his batting average over .300 to sit at .301 through 55 games. Hoerner's career best in the category is .302, which he set back in 2021, albeit in only 44 games as he missed significant time due to injuries.
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Javier Sanoja SS | MIA
Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Starting in center field Sunday
Sanoja will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Giants.
Sanoja will draw his fifth straight start and his second in a row in center field, but he's still likely to notice a downturn in playing time in the near future following Xavier Edwards' return from the injured list Saturday. With Edwards and Otto Lopez entrenched as the Marlins' top options in the middle infield, Sanoja could be limited to starts in the outfield against left-handed pitching in place of either Jesus Sanchez or Kyle Stowers.
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Kyle Farmer 3B | ATL
Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Idle for series finale
Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Farmer had started the last three games, all at different positions (second base, designated hitter and first base), but he went 0-for-8 at the dish during that stretch. First base appears to be Farmer's clearest path to consistent playing time after the Rockies demoted Michael Toglia to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday. Keston Hiura was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move, and he'll get the nod at first base Sunday in his Rockies debut.
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Thairo Estrada 2B | BAL
Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Not in Sunday's lineup
Estrada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Estrada started the past two games after being reinstated from the injured list Friday, and he'll take a seat Sunday after going 1-for-7 with an RBI and a run in his first two MLB games of 2025. Orlando Arcia will man the keystone while Sam Hilliard enters the lineup in center field for the Rockies.