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  • Nick Yorke 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Yorke: Three hits in loss

    Yorke went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Cardinals.

    Yorke went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in his major-league debut Monday. It didn't take him long to check off another first, as he had three singles in his second career game. The contact-oriented infielder should continue to get steady playing time down the stretch as the Pirates evaluate his major-league readiness for 2025. Yorke has started both of his big-league contests at second base, which could lead to Nick Gonzales being forced to share shortstop with Isiah Kiner-Falefa to finish the year.

  • Colt Keith 3B | DET

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Battling shoulder injury

    Keith was removed from Tuesday's game versus Kansas City due to a right shoulder injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Keith reportedly suffered the injury on a dive during the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he took himself out of the game once it began to affect his ability to throw the ball, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. He's slated to undergo further testing Wednesday, at which point the Tigers will have more information on the severity of the 23-year-old's injury. If he's unable to play Wednesday, Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez would be candidates to fill in at second base.

  • Luis Garcia 2B | WAS

    Nationals' Luis Garcia: Removed as precaution

    Garcia was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets due to right wrist discomfort, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Garcia's wrist began bothering him after he struck out swinging in the third inning, though he was able to stay in on defense for another frame before Ildemaro Vargas replaced him in the fourth. Manager Dave Martinez noted that Garcia's removal was a precautionary move, so it's possible the 24-year-old returns to the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale.

  • Angels' Michael Stefanic: Sitting down Tuesday

    Stefanic isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

    Stefanic appeared as a pinch runner during Sunday's contest, suggesting that he's moved past his calf issue, but he'll grab a seat on the bench Tuesday while Charles Leblanc starts at second base in place of the injured Brandon Drury (hamstring).

  • Brandon Drury 2B | LAA

    Angels' Brandon Drury: Remains out Tuesday

    Drury (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

    Drury will remain on the bench for a fifth consecutive contest as he continues to nurse a left hamstring issue. Charles Leblanc will draw another start at second base and bat seventh against Chicago.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Receiving Tuesday off

    Marte is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

    Marte started the previous six games and will receive a maintenance day after going 6-for-22 with a double and two homers during that stretch. Luis Guillorme is receiving a start at second base while batting eighth.

  • Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Getting breather against LHP

    Holliday isn't in the Orioles' lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

    Left-hander Blake Snell will throw the Giants' first pitch Tuesday, meaning the left-handed-hitting Holliday will retreat to the bench to begin the game. Livan Soto will start at second base in his place and bat ninth.

  • Giants' Casey Schmitt: Back in big leagues

    The Giants recalled Schmitt from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    The 25-year-old spent the past couple weeks in the minors but will rejoin the big club Tuesday as Matt Chapman heads to the paternity list. Schmitt has a .206/.255/.324 slash line in 277 plate appearances in the majors this season.

  • Will Wagner 2B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Placed on 60-day IL

    The Blue Jays placed Wagner on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to left knee inflammation.

    Wagner's knee injury could help explain why he hasn't played in a game since Friday, and his move to the 60-day IL will officially put an early end to his season. The 26-year-old infielder will finish 2024 with a solid .305/.337/.451 slash line alongside two homers and 11 RBI through 24 games in the majors. In corresponding roster moves, Bo Bichette (calf) was activated from the 10-day IL, and Nick Robertson was claimed off waivers from the Angels (and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo) to fill the open 40-man spot.

  • Rays' Richie Palacios: Starting rehab assignment

    Palacios (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Palacios will play a few rehab games with Durham before returning from the 10-day injured list during the final week of the series if all goes well. The utility player has been sidelined since early August with a right knee sprain.

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