MLB Player News
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Jackson Holliday SS | BAL
Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Sitting versus southpaw
Holliday is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
It's tough lefty MacKenzie Gore on the bump for the Nationals, so the lefty-swinging Holliday will begin the festivities on the bench. Jorge Mateo is covering second base and will bat ninth for the Orioles.
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Leonardo Rivas SS | SEA
Mariners' Leo Rivas: Reaches base four times in win
Rivas went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Red Sox.
Since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on April 9, Rivas has started at second base in five of the Mariners' ensuing 12 games. Three of those five starts have come against left-handed starting pitchers, and the switch-hitting Rivas will remain in the lineup at the keystone again Thursday while the Red Sox send southpaw Garrett Crochet to the hill. Rivas will likely continue to occupy the short side of a platoon at second base with the right-handed-hitting Dylan Moore, who typically plays elsewhere around the diamond or in the outfield when the Mariners face lefties.
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Willi Castro LF | COL
Twins' Willi Castro: Lands on 10-day IL
The Twins placed Castro on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.
Castro hasn't played in more than a week and the Twins have finally relented and placed the super-utility player on the IL. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the switch-hitting Castro has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain. While Castro can hit pain-free from the right side, he isn't able to swing left-handed without feeling tightness. He's eligible for activation May 1, and he sounds like he'll have a shot to return at that time.
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Brooks Baldwin SS | CHW
White Sox's Brooks Baldwin: Sitting out Thursday
Baldwin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
The White Sox haven't committed to using Baldwin at any one position, but his status as a switch hitter and his ability to play all three outfield spots and three infield spots should allow him to hold down a near-everyday role. He'll hit the bench for the series finale, however, opening up a start for Michael Taylor in center field.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | SEA
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Expected back in lineup Friday
Donovan (rib) is expected to return to the Cardinals' lineup Friday versus the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Donovan missed the final two games of the series in Atlanta after he had a rib pop out of place. He'll get a third day of rest during the Cardinals' off day Thursday before rejoining the lineup for the series opener Friday at home against Milwaukee.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Begins running
Marte (hamstring) has begun a running program, MLB.com reports.
Marte began swinging a bat a week ago and has moved to the next step in his recovery. There's still no word of when the second baseman can begin a rehab assignment. The Diamondbacks are getting by with a combination of Tim Tawa and Garrett Hampson at the keystone.
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Brice Turang 2B | MIL
Brewers' Brice Turang: Piles up three more hits vs. Giants
Turang went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.
After going 4-for-4 in Tuesday's win over San Francisco, Turang piled up three more knocks Wednesday for his fourth game of the year with at least a trio of hits. The 25-year-old infielder is batting a scalding .350 with three home runs, 14 RBI, 20 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 100 at-bats. Among qualifiers, Turang ranks fifth in the major leagues in batting average thus far.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Swipes eighth bag
Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Houston.
Gimenez got on base in the second inning with a single to center field, and he showed off his speed when he stole second base later in the frame. It was his eighth steal of the season, which is tied with Jake Mangum (groin) for most in the American League and fourth in the majors. Gimenez is slashing .198/.282/.341 with eight walks, 14 runs scored, three home runs and eight RBI in 103 plate appearances this season.