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  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: On bench again Tuesday

    Hoerner (hand) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rays.

    Hoerner is dealing with a small fracture in his right hand and will miss a fourth straight start. According to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, the 27-year-old partook in a hitting session Tuesday and will be available off the bench, and he could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest. Michael Busch is getting a second straight start at second base Tuesday.

  • Tommy Edman 2B | LAD

    Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Taking on-field BP

    Edman (wrist) will take batting practice on the field at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    The switch-hitting Edman was recently cleared to hit from both sides of the plate and will now progress to taking on-field BP for the first time since last October's right wrist surgery. Edman's progress from the operation has been slow and involved numerous starts and stops, but he's been trending in a positive direction for the last few weeks and he might not be far off from a rehab assignment.

  • Vaughn Grissom SS | LAA

    Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Doing some baseball activities

    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Grissom (hamstring) has begun some baseball activities, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

    The Red Sox haven't yet established a timetable for Grissom's return from the 10-day injured list, but certainly it's a good sign that he's increasing his activity level. Grissom is slashing a dreadful .148/.207/.160 this season and has been limited to 23 games due to injury.

  • Connor Norby 2B | MIA

    Orioles' Connor Norby: Sent back to minors

    The Orioles optioned Norby to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

    The team had telegraphed the move with Norby's usage, or lack thereof, in recent days. Jorge Mateo is back from the 7-day concussion injured list and is set to receive the bulk of the playing time at second base. Norby went 3-for-14 with one home run during his first stint in the big leagues.

  • Colt Keith 3B | DET

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Still absent Tuesday

    Keith (knee) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

    Keith collided with Akil Baddoo during Saturday's loss to the Brewers and will miss a second straight game with soreness in his left knee. Testing showed no structural damage to Keith's knee, so it's likely he won't require an IL stint. Still, the 22-year-old should be considered day-to-day. Andy Ibanez will bat second and play the keystone Tuesday.

  • Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH

    Mets' Jeff McNeil: Absent from lineup

    McNeil is out of the starting nine for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

    McNeil will give way to Jose Iglesias at second base with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami on Tuesday. McNeil remains in the strong side of a platoon with Iglesias, with Iglesias owning a 1.067 OPS in 15 plate appearances against LHP compared to McNeil's .653 OPS against lefties.

  • Jorge Mateo SS | ATL

    Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Activated, starting Tuesday

    Mateo (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and is starting at shortstop Tuesday against Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

    The 28-year-old is back on Baltimore's active roster after missing little more than the seven-day minimum due to a concussion. Mateo has a .741 OPS with three homers and 10 steals through 42 contests this season and was operating as the Orioles' primary second baseman prior to the stint on the injured list.

  • Adam Frazier 2B | KC

    Royals' Adam Frazier: Away from team

    The Royals placed Frazier on the bereavement list Tuesday.

    Frazier will be away from the team as he tends to personal matters. Nick Loftin should continue to see plenty of action at second base while Garrett Hampson should mix in at the keystone. First baseman Nick Pratto was called up in a corresponding move.

  • Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Expected to avoid extended absence

    Rockies manager Bud Black said Monday that Rodgers was diagnosed with a "mild strain" of his left hamstring and isn't expected to stay on the injured list for much longer than the minimum 10 days, MLB.com reports.

    Rodgers strained his hamstring while running to first base on a sacrifice-bunt attempt in last Friday's game against the Cardinals and was placed on the 10-day IL two days later. While he's not on track to be activated when first eligible next Tuesday, Rodgers looks like he might have a chance to return before the end of June, depending on how quickly he's able to resume baseball activities. Adael Amador was recalled from Double-A Hartford on Sunday and is expected to serve as the Rockies' primary second baseman for the duration of Rodgers' absence.

  • Royals' Michael Massey: Resumes baseball activities

    Massey (back) took swings and played catch Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Massey received multiple injections after being examined by a back specialist in late May and is finally ready to ramp things back up. There's no guarantee his recurring back issues won't flare up again, but for now Massey looks to be trending in the right direction.

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