MLB Player News
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Otto Lopez SS | MIA
Marlins' Otto Lopez: Diagnosed with Grade 2 ankle sprain
Lopez was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right ankle sprain Saturday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
Lopez felt discomfort in the ankle Friday and was seen wearing a walking boot Saturday. After receiving test results, the second baseman seems likely to require a stint on the injured list since it's a moderate sprain.
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Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Officially recalled
The Dodgers recalled Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.
News of this move first circulated early Saturday, and it came to fruition with Tommy Edman (ankle) landing on the injured list. Kim isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta, as Chris Taylor is getting the start as Edman's replacement at second base. However, it wouldn't be surprising if Kim gets regular opportunities against right-handed pitchers while Edman is on the shelf.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Lands on injured list
Edman (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 30, on Saturday.
Edman tweaked his right ankle Tuesday against Miami and was initially expected to be out just a few days. However, the Dodgers are instead opting to move the infielder/outfielder to the IL to give him time to fully recover. The ankle is the same one that caused Edman to spend time on the injured list last season, but he said Friday that his current injury is less concerning, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Because Edman's IL stint was backdated to April 30, he'll be eligible to return next Saturday, May 10. Los Angeles called up rookie Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A to take Edman's place on the roster, but it's Chris Taylor who is starting at second base Saturday against Atlanta.
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Otto Lopez SS | MIA
Marlins' Otto Lopez: Sporting walking boot
Lopez (ankle) is wearing a walking boot Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Lopez exited Friday's contest against the Athletics due to right ankle discomfort, and he's since undergone testing. De Nicola notes that Lopez and the Marlins are awaiting results of those tests before determining next steps. Javier Sanoja is starting at second base in Lopez's absence Saturday.
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Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Joining Dodgers
The Dodgers plan to recall Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
After signing a three-year deal with the Dodgers in the offseason, Kim was sent to Triple-A at the beginning of the year to work on his swing. Through 129 plate appearances, the 26-year-old has slashed .252/.328/.470 with five homers, 19 RBI and 22 runs scored while swiping 13 bags in 28 games. A corresponding move for Kim's promotion hasn't been announced yet, though it may signal a move to the injured list for Tommy Edman (ankle).
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Otto Lopez SS | MIA
Marlins' Otto Lopez: Sitting out Saturday
Lopez (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Lopez made an early exit from Friday's game after twisting his right ankle, and he'll take a day off Saturday to recover. Javier Sanoja will fill in for him at second base and bat ninth.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Sitting down Saturday
Gorman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
The Cardinals will give Gorman a chance to collect himself after going 0-for-13 with three walks and five strikeouts over his last five games. His absence will open a spot in the lineup for Alec Burleson to start at first base while batting sixth.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Idle Saturday
McNeil isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
McNeil has put together a six-game hitting streak since returning from the injured list, but he'll take a seat on the bench Saturday while Luisangel Acuna starts at second base and Tyrone Taylor gets the nod in center field.
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Jake Cronenworth 1B | SD
Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Could return next weekend
The Padres appear to be eyeing next Friday's series opener in Colorado for Cronenworth's (rib) potential return from the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Cronenworth has been on the shelf since April 11 due to a non-displaced right rib fracture, but he recently received clearance for full baseball activity and took live batting practice at extended spring training Thursday. He'll likely remain in Arizona for at least a few more days to continue ramping up and could head out on a brief rehab assignment early during the upcoming week, but if all goes smoothly in his recovery, Cronenworth may be ready to return to the San Diego lineup by next weekend. Once activated, Cronenworth should supplant Jose Iglesias as the Padres' primary second baseman.
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Santiago Espinal 3B | CIN
Reds' Santiago Espinal: Fills in as left fielder
Espinal started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over Washington.
Espinal started the last two games in left field and should help fill the void left by Austin Hays' hamstring injury, which landed him on the 10-day injured list. Espinal is expected to start in left against left-handers while Hays is unavailable, and Gavin Lux should start there against righties. Espinal will also move around as needed in the infield. He's batting .324/.385/.394 over 24 games (78 plate appearances) this season.