MLB Player News
-
Leonardo Rivas SS | SEA
Mariners' Leo Rivas: Gaining traction in everyday lineup
Rivas will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Rivas will pick up his third straight start at second base and looks like he'll get a trial in an everyday role after Dylan Moore (hip) recently joined Ryan Bliss (biceps) on the injured list. Though Moore is expected to spend the minimum 10 days on the shelf, he could be deployed more frequently at third base or in right field if the Mariners want to keep regular playing time available for Rivas. Since getting called up from Triple-A Tacoma on April 9, Rivas is hitting .308 with three stolen bases and an impressive 9:6 BB:K over 35 plate appearances.
-
Edouard Julien 2B | MIN
Twins' Edouard Julien: Getting day off Wednesday
Julien is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
It marks the first time since April 7 that Julien is not in the lineup against a right-hander. Kody Clemens will be at second base and Mickey Gasper will handle designated-hitter duties Wednesday as the Twins take on righty Luis. L. Ortiz.
-
Kyle Farmer 2B | COL
Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Losing playing time
Farmer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Though the Rockies remain without Ezequiel Tovar (hip), Thairo Estrada (wrist), Aaron Schunk (groin) and Tyler Freeman (oblique) in the middle infield, Farmer no longer looks to be in the mix for regular playing time at second base or shortstop. He'll be on the bench for the fourth time in seven games, with the Rockies prioritizing Adael Amador ahead of him at the keystone and Alan Trejo at shortstop.
-
Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Mariners' Dylan Moore: Expects minimum IL stay
Moore (hip) said Tuesday that he expects to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible May 7, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
He first tweaked his hip/adductor last week and was given an MRI over the weekend, which showed that the injury is "not even a Grade 1 strain," per Moore. However, the Mariners decided to exercise caution and put the super-utility player on the IL. It's unclear whether Moore will need a rehab assignment.
-
Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Giving way to Rodgers on Wednesday
Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Brendan Rodgers will get the nod at second base Wednesday, but Dubon may have inched ahead of him on the depth chart. Dubon has started at the keystone in four of the last seven games, with Rodgers drawing two starts and Jose Altuve getting one during that stretch. Though the playing time has been tilting in his favor of late, Dubon still has some work to do before solidifying himself as an everyday player; he's slashing just .209/.261/.256 over 47 plate appearances on the season.
-
Tyler Callihan 2B | CIN
Reds' Tyler Callihan: Receives first MLB call-up
The Reds recalled Callihan from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. He'll start in left field and bat ninth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.
He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (spine), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old had gotten off to a nice start to the season at Louisville, slashing .303/.410/.528 with four home runs and six stolen bases over 106 plate appearances. Callihan is capable of playing three infield spots as well as left field, but his left-handedness could work against him in earning meaningful playing time, as he won't represent a viable platoon mate for fellow lefty hitters Jake Fraley and Gavin Lux.
-
Luisangel Acuna 2B | CHW
Mets' Luisangel Acuna: Swipes bag Tuesday
Acuna went 2-for-4 with a steal and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Acuna notched his second straight multi-hit game Tuesday with singles in the second and third innings, and he came around to score both times. He added his seventh steal of the season and is far and away the Mets' leading base stealer. The 23-year-old has held his own through the first month of the season, hitting .300/.355/.371 with five extra-base hits, three RBI, 13 runs and a 6:14 BB:K in 76 plate appearances.
-
Marcus Semien 2B | NYM
Rangers' Marcus Semien: Logs three hits in win
Semien went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 15-2 win over the Athletics.
Semien, who hit safely for a fourth straight game, was one of three Texas batters to log three hits, as the team's struggling offense busted out Tuesday. Since dropping to the fifth spot in the batting order, Semien is 8-for-29 (.276) with a home run, seven RBI and three runs scored. That's a positive sign for the second baseman, who has a career-low .493 OPS through 29 games.
-
Kristian Campbell 2B | BOS
Red Sox's Kristian Campbell: Goes deep in win
Campbell went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.
Campbell began his day with a solo blast to right field in the second inning and capped it off with an RBI double in the ninth. He's gotten a hit in four straight games, including multiple hits in each of his last three while getting on base a total of 11 times. Campbell now has four homers on the year and leads all American League second basemen with a .420 on-base percentage through 119 plate appearances.