MLB Player News
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Racks up four hits in rout
Edman went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI in an 18-2 victory versus the Yankees on Saturday.
Edman and Hyeseong Kim combined to go 8-for-9 out of the bottom two spots in the Dodgers' order to contribute to an impressive performance by the team's offense. Edman had been in need of a big day at the plate, as he entered Saturday having batted just .143 (5-for-35) over 10 games since returning from the injured list May 18. Edman hasn't homered in any of his past 17 games after beginning the campaign with eight long balls through 24 contests, but he does have three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- through the first two games of the weekend series against the Yankees.
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Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Collects four hits, including homer
Kim went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three total runs and two total RBI against the Yankees in an 18-2 victory Saturday.
Kim got the start at shortstop with Mookie Betts (toe) sitting out a second straight day, though Kim shifted to center field later in the contest. The rookie reached base all five times he came to the plate, and he bashed his second big-league homer with a 412-foot, two-run blast in the second inning. Kim's opportunities have been sporadic -- Saturday's start marked just his second across the Dodgers' past nine contests -- but he's been impressive when in the lineup, slashing .422/.458/.600 with four extra-base hits, 13 runs, seven RBI and four stolen bases through 48 plate appearances.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Back in action
Gonzales (ankle) went 3-for-5 in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Gonzales is returning from a fractured ankle, but his rehab was also interrupted by a hand injury after being hit by a pitch. He returned to action May 23 and has gone 7-for-26 across six games since.
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Thairo Estrada 2B | BAL
Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Collects first hit of 2025
Estrada went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Mets.
Estrada was activated from the injured list Friday for his season debut and his RBI single in the seventh inning Saturday marked his first hit of the campaign. Estrada should be Colorado's primary second baseman and looks likely to hit fourth or fifth in the order.
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Kyle Farmer 3B | ATL
Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Looks to be primary first baseman
Farmer went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Saturday against the Mets.
Farmer's performance didn't stand out, but he started at first base on the same day that Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Farmer also occupied the position when Toglia got a breather from May 21 to May 23, signs that combine to suggest that Farmer will serve as Colorado's primary first baseman for the time being. He has only a .236/.274/.365 line across 157 plate appearances for the season.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Goes deep in win
McNeil went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one stolen base in Saturday's victory over the Rockies.
McNeil's homer in the seventh inning was the icing on the cake in a resounding 8-2 win for the Mets. The 33-year-old has rediscovered his power this season, posting a .474 slugging percentage through 28 games -- his best mark since 2019. In addition to his strong start at the plate, the utility man provides value with his ability to play both infield and outfield, which helps keep him in the lineup regularly.
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Willi Castro LF | COL
Twins' Willi Castro: Three hits, steal in loss
Castro went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Mariners.
This was Castro's second multi-hit effort in a row, though all three knocks Saturday stayed in the park after his two-homer game Friday. The 28-year-old has lifted his batting average to .254 with his recent surge at the plate, and he's added a .759 OPS, four homers, 10 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases over 37 games. He's not running nearly as much as he did in the previous two years, though his positional versatility can still carry value in fantasy. For now, Castro is poised to get most of his playing time at second base while the Twins are largely healthy among their position players.
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Cole Young SS | SEA
Mariners' Cole Young: Knocks in winning run in debut
Young went 1-for-4 with a walk and one RBI in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Twins.
Young's debut was relatively unimpressive until his first major-league hit in the ninth inning. However, it was his fielder's choice in the 11th that drove in the winning run for the Mariners. Prior to his call-up Saturday, he slashed .277/.392/.461 with five home runs, 26 RBI, 39 runs scored, 13 doubles, five triples and four stolen bases over 54 games at Triple-A Tacoma. He'll be in competition for time at second base during his stay in the majors, where he offers some upside with a well-rounded profile that highlights his contact and plate discipline as well as modest speed.
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Jackson Holliday SS | BAL
Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Blasts first career leadoff homer
Holliday went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the White Sox.
It was notably the first career leadoff homer for Holliday, who has really begun to come into his own during May. Through 108 at-bats to wrap up the month, the 2022 No. 1 overall pick hit .287 with 12 extra-base hits, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases. Holliday has settled in as Baltimore's leadoff batter, having now hit first in 16 of his last 17 games, and he's beginning to flash the five-category fantasy upside that made him such an exciting prospect in 2024.
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Leonardo Rivas SS | SEA
Mariners' Leo Rivas: Optioned to Triple-A
The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma following Friday's game against the Twins.
The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Cole Young, whose contract was selected by the Mariners from Tacoma. Rivas served in a utility role for Seattle after being recalled by the big club in early April, and he is slashing .283/.411/.300 with four steals and four RBI in 73 major-league plate appearances this season. Rivas should receive a call back up to the majors this season should the Mariners need infield depth.