MLB Player News
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | HOU
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Tending to hamstring issue
Rodgers exited Friday's game against the Cardinals after feeling tightness in his left hamstring while running the bases, MLB.com reports.
Both Rodgers and manager Bud Black expressed optimism that the injury is not serious. However, Rodgers will reportedly require treatment over the next couple days, suggesting it would be a surprise to see him in the lineup Saturday. Alan Trejo should start at second base if Rodgers is forced to remain on the bench.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | HOU
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Exits due to injury
Rodgers was removed from Friday's game against the Cardinals due to an apparent lower-body injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Rodgers came up limping after running to first base during the fourth inning of Friday's game and had to be replaced by Alan Trejo. It isn't immediately clear what body part is causing Rodgers trouble, but the Rockies should provide more information shortly.
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Cavan Biggio RF | KC
Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Designated for assignment
The Blue Jays designated Biggio for assignment Friday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
In order to make room on the active roster for Spencer Horwitz, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, the Blue Jays will push Biggio off their 40-man. The 29-year-old utility man began the year as an everyday starter, but he began losing work after slashing .200/.323/.291 with nine RBI through 130 plate appearances. Although his .614 OPS on the year represents the lowest mark of his six-year MLB career, his defensive versatility could still make him an attractive option for other organizations.
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Jorge Mateo SS | ATL
Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Fielding, could hit Friday
Mateo (concussion) took grounders Friday and could participate in batting practice, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Mateo was able to play catch Thursday and took another step forward in his rehab from the concussion he sustained June 2. The infielder appears to be on track to return next week.
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Enmanuel Valdez 2B | PIT
Red Sox's Enmanuel Valdez: On bench Friday
Valdez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Valdez will dodge a matchup with southpaw Garrett Crochet, giving way to Jamie Westbrook at second base Friday. Since Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) got hurt June 1, Valdez is 7-for-20 with three homers, eight RBI and one strikeout.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Sitting out after HBP
Hoerner is not in Friday's lineup in Cincinnati after being hit on the hand by a pitch during Thursday's win over the White Sox, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Hoerner was struck by a pitch in the fourth inning Thursday but finished the game. He underwent a precautionary X-ray afterward, which evidently came back clean. However, he could be dealing with some residual soreness. David Bote will handle second base Friday.
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Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT
Rays' Brandon Lowe: Idle against O's
Lowe isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lowe has generated a hit in four straight games but will take a seat with lefty Cole Irvin on the mound for the Orioles. Jose Caballero will play second base and Taylor Walls will play shortstop.