MLB Player News
-
Gleyber Torres 2B | DET
Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Removal deemed precautionary
Torres aggravated a rib injury during Friday's game against the Dodgers, Jeff Seidel of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Torres was grabbing at his left side after hitting a home run in the third inning Friday. He remained in the game for a few additional innings but was eventually removed in the sixth, though the team said after the game that his removal was precautionary due to a rib injury that he's been fighting recently. The Tigers may continue to take a cautious approach and keep Torres out for a game or two, though a trip to the IL doesn't seem imminent.
-
Luis Garcia 2B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Resting against left-hander
Garcia is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Andrew Golden of The Washington Postreports.
The left-handed bat of Garcia will stay put in the Nats' dugout Saturday while southpaw Jesus Luzardo toes the slab for Philly. Amed Rosario will take over at the keystone and bat fifth.
-
Jake Cronenworth 1B | SD
Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Belts game-winning homer
Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Friday in a 4-3 win against Atlanta.
Cronenworth's long ball was an eighth-inning shot that broke a 3-3 tie and ultimately provided the winning margin for the Padres. Through two contests, Cronenworth has gone 2-for-7 with a walk. He's started at second base in each game so far, and that figures to be his primary position throughout the campaign despite the fact that he logged ample time at first base last season.
-
Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Drops to second against righty
Marte batted second and went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Cubs.
Marte, who logged a second straight two-hit game to start the season, was dropped from leadoff Thursday to second in the order, as he and Corbin Carroll switched places against right-hander Jameson Taillon. Marte is expected to lead off against lefties, as was the case Thursday, and he is 4-for-10 with two doubles and three runs scored to begin the new season.
-
Otto Lopez SS | MIA
Marlins' Otto Lopez: Slugs homer in loss to Pittsburgh
Lopez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and walk in a 4-3 loss to the Pirates on Friday.
With his team trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Lopez gave the Marlins new life with a two-run shot to narrow the gap. The 26-year-old is not known as a power threat with just seven home runs at the major-league level over 419 at-bats, but he enjoyed a solid .270 batting average in 2024 and plays strong defense, so he should be a fixture in the Miami lineup.
-
Gleyber Torres 2B | DET
Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Exits early Friday
Torres was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to an apparent side injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Torres hit a solo home run in the third inning of Friday's contest but was grabbing at his left side while rounding the bases. He remained in the game for a bit longer but was eventually replaced at second base in the sixth frame. The fact that he was able to stay in the game after initially displaying discomfort may be a good sign that his injury is minor, but the Tigers should provide more details on his status in the near future.
-
Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Pirates' Adam Frazier: Starting at keystone Friday
Frazier is starting at second base and batting eighth against the Marlins on Friday.
Frazier replaced Nick Gonzales in the sixth inning of Thursday's win over Miami after the latter injured his left ankle. With Gonzales being placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, Frazier looks to have a hold on the keystone position for the time being and could remain in lineups against southpaws, whom he's batted .246 against in his career.
-
Ryan Bliss SS | SEA
Mariners' Ryan Bliss: Not starting Friday
Bliss is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Athletics on Friday.
Bliss got the start at second base on Opening Day on Thursday and went 0-for-2 with two walks and one stolen base. He'll begin Friday's contest in the dugout as Dylan Moore gets the start at the keystone and bats eighth against Athletics southpaw Jeffrey Springs.