MLB Player News
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Tim Tawa 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Optioned to Reno
The Diamondbacks optioned Tawa to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Tawa has struggled during his time in the majors, slashing .200/.262/.355 with six homers, 14 RBI, 21 runs scored and seven steals through 173 plate appearances. He'll be sent back to Triple-A in order to get back on track, clearing space on the roster for Corbin Carroll's (wrist) return from the injured list.
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David Hamilton SS | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Swipes two bases in win
Hamilton started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in Friday's 11-2 win over the Nationals.
Hamilton stole bases each time he got on base and now has 15 thefts over 59 games. He's started 10 of the last 13 games and has been the primary second baseman since Kristian Campbell was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. That increase in playing time hasn't resulted in much value, as Hamilton is 5-for-34 (.147) with one home run, three RBI and three steals during that stretch. His playing time could take a hit when Alex Bregman (quadriceps) returns, which could happen next week. In that event, Marcelo Mayer could become the primary starter at the keystone.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Plays hero in Subway Series
McNeil went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Yankees.
Getting a start at second base and batting fifth, McNeil put the Mets in the lead by taking Luke Weaver deep in the seventh inning, then helping squelch a potential Yankees rally in the ninth with a spectacular defensive effort -- on a DJ LeMahieu flare headed for right field, McNeil raced to his left, reached out and snagged the ball on a bounce after it looked like it had gotten past him, and got up in time to record the out at first base. The 33-year-old continues to split his time between the keystone and center field, and since the beginning of June he's slashing .271/.336/.500 with six homers, 12 runs and 16 RBI in 27 contests.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Undergoes MRI, results pending
The Blue Jays sent Gimenez for an MRI on his ankle after Friday's win over the Angels, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca results.
Gimenez jammed his ankle Wednesday and appeared to aggravate the injury Friday while going from first to third on a George Springer single. The results of his MRI have not been disclosed, but it sounds like another trip to the injured list is a possibility for Gimenez, who previously missed time this season with a quad issue. Leo Jimenez could see an uptick in playing time if Gimenez is forced to the IL.
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Brett Wisely 2B | TB
Giants' Brett Wisely: Homers off bench in loss
Wisely went hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Athletics.
Wisely's first homer of the year got the Giants on the board in the seventh inning. He's gone 6-for-21 (.286) across nine games during this stint in the majors, and three of his hits in that span have gone for extra bases. Even with modest success at the plate, Wisely's chance to carve out playing time at third base is likely to end Saturday when Matt Chapman (hand) comes off the injured list. Wisely can still push Tyler Fitzgerald for time at second base, but the former's versatility on defense makes him arguably more valuable as a bench bat.
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Zack Gelof 2B | ATH
Athletics' Zack Gelof: Supplies RBI in season debut
Gelof (ribs) went 0-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 11-2 win over the Giants.
Gelof initially had a hamate fracture and then sustained a rib injury in May while on his first rehab assignment. The second baseman played the full game Friday, and he'll likely take over as the Athletics' starter at the keystone. He'll go relatively unchallenged for playing time while Luis Urias (hamstring) is on the injured list. Gelof slashed a paltry .211/.270/.362 in 2024 after batting .267 with an .841 OPS in 69 games as a rookie in 2023. Keep an eye on him to see if he can overcome missing half of a season to rebound from last year's sophomore slump.
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Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Mariners' Dylan Moore: Goes deep in rare start
Moore went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-0 win over the Pirates.
The Mariners gave the lefty-hitting Dominic Canzone the day off versus southpaw Bailey Falter, enabling Moore to draw a rare start in right field and belt his first homer since May 22. Moore had briefly handled nearly an everyday role when Ryan Bliss (triceps) and Victor Robles (shoulder) went down earlier this year, but he's fallen into a utility role off the bench since Canzone and Cole Young joined the big-league club. Moore has taken just 39 at-bats over his last 25 games, going 2-for-39 with one steal during that span.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Making move to hot corner
Edman will begin playing third base against right-handed pitchers next week, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Edman has been logging time at second base and in center field this season, but the Dodgers are in need to a fill-in at the hot corner for at least the next six weeks while Max Muncy (knee) is out of action. Edman does have some experience at third, but his last time seeing action there during a regular-season contest was in 2022 when he was with St. Louis. Plunkett notes that Edman has been getting in reps at third base during practice and that Hyeseong Kim will move to second base on days when Los Angeles faces right-handed starters, while Miguel Rojas and Enrique Hernandez are expected to split work at the hot corner versus southpaws. From a fantasy perspective, Edman could gain eligibility at third base if he ends up being the Dodgers' primary option there against righties for as long as Muncy is out.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Injures ankle again
Gimenez was removed from Friday's game against the Angels due to an ankle injury, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Gimenez tweaked his ankle while running from first to third base in the sixth inning. The 26-year-old's ankle has been problematic recently, as he sat out Thursday's game after twisting it Wednesday. Now dealing with his second ankle injury in three days, Gimenez could end up spending time on the injured list so he can heal properly.
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Lands on injured list
The Athletics placed Urias on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to Thursday.
Urias' hamstring forced him to make an early exit from Wednesday's game, and he'll spend at least 10 days on the injured list now that he's been officially diagnosed with a strain. Zack Gelof (ribs) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move, which means Urias likely won't benefit from regular playing time once he's healthy.