MLB Player News
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Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Thriving in minors
Through 65 plate appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kim is slashing .293/.359/.603 with three home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 16 runs, 13 RBI and four stolen bases.
After signing Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract in early January, the Dodgers opted to have the Korean infielder begin his professional career in the minors. Kim has taken the assignment in stride, as he's collected at least one hit in 11 of his 14 contests with OKC so far. Kim isn't projected to be much of a power hitter in the majors, but he's defied that expectation of late, smashing three home runs -- including a 462-footer -- over his past three games. There was always a strong likelihood that Kim would see the majors this season, and his time could come relatively soon if he continues to succeed against minor-league pitching.
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Jake Cronenworth 1B | SD
Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Could miss more than minimum time
Cronenworth (ribs) could miss a month or more due to a non-displaced fracture in his ribs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Cronenworth was plunked in the ribs by a pitch April 6, but he was in the lineup the following day and even hit a homer. The second baseman was pulled from the Padres' next game, however, and the team initially said Cronenworth experienced cramping in his ribs. However, a subsequent evaluation revealed a non-displaced fracture, and Cronenworth was consequently placed on the IL. Manager Mike Shildt wouldn't put a timeline on Cronenworth's return when asked about the injury, but Sanders notes that Lars Nootbaar missed about a month after suffering a similar injury last season and that a physician recommended 6-to-8 weeks off for Aaron Judge after the slugger was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his ribs in 2020. Shildt did express some optimism about Cronenworth's outlook, saying "it's a matter of getting some of the fluids and the healing to take place, and then it's a matter of his functionality. And then hopefully it doesn't take too long. And then it's unlike a pitcher where he has to get ramped up as much we can. Get him some at bats and get him back on the field." That being said, it seems unlikely that Cronenworth will be ready to return when first eligible April 19.
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Adael Amador SS | COL
Rockies' Adael Amador: Hitless in season debut
Amador went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Sunday against the Padres.
Amador was summoned to the majors Sunday as Tyler Freeman (oblique) landed on the injured list and Amador hit ninth while starting at second base. While he didn't make an impact with the bat, he did make a nice play with his glove. It's unclear how much Amador will play as Kyle Farmer has served as Colorado's primary second baseman, but Amador possesses an intriguing power-speed profile and is capable of making consistent contact.
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Christian Koss SS | SF
Giants' Christian Koss: Logs first career hit Sunday
Koss went 1-for-4 with a run scored during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.
Koss started at second base for the third time this season, recording his first big-league hit before coming around to score on a three-run home run by Jung Hoo Lee in the sixth frame. Koss has played in five games during the 2025 campaign, scoring two runs across 11 plate appearances. The 27-year-old infielder is slashing .100/.182/.100 with a 1:4 BB:K so far this season.
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Josh Rojas 3B | CHW
White Sox's Josh Rojas: Minimal progress
Rojas (toe) is still experiencing pain while moving side to side in cleats, MLB.com reports.
Rojas hasn't made much progress in his recovery from a hairline fracture, though it was noted that he felt okay doing work on turf. He isn't expected to be able to return until early May.
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Edouard Julien 2B | COL
Twins' Edouard Julien: Hits first homer of season
Julien went 1-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's victory over the Tigers. He started at second base and hit leadoff.
Julien has been improving at the plate and gaining more playing time in the last week. He's hitting .380 (8-for-21) with a home run over his last eight games. He could stay in the leadoff role against right-handed pitching if he stays hot.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Doubles, scores in loss
Schneemann went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Royals.
Schneemann was involved in a "little-league home run" in the second inning when his run-producing double led to an errant throw, allowing him to score. The double snapped an 0-for-15 run for Schneeman, who has just two hits and is batting .091.
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Santiago Espinal 3B | CIN
Reds' Santiago Espinal: Logs first RBI of 2025
Espinal went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Pirates.
Espinal got the scoring started Sunday with a two-run single in the third inning that brought home Austin Wynns and TJ Friedl. It was Espinal's first RBI of the season, and he's gone 5-for-15 over his last four starts.
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Marcus Semien 2B | NYM
Rangers' Marcus Semien: Getting Sunday off
Semien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Semien will get his first day off this season after starting at second base and leading off in each of Texas' first 15 games. With Semien getting off to a 5-for-38 start to April, he stands to benefit from a chance to clear his head. Designated hitter Joc Pederson will assume leadoff duties, while Josh Smith fills in for Semien at second base.
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Ryan Bliss SS | SEA
Mariners' Ryan Bliss: Shifts to 60-day IL
The Mariners transferred Bliss (biceps) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Bliss is expected to miss up to five months after he underwent surgery Friday to repair a left biceps tear, so his move to the 60-day IL won't affect his timeline. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Ben Williamson, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma.