MLB Player News
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Luis Garcia 1B | 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.
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Michael Stefanic 2B | ATH
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).
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Brandon Drury 2B | KC
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.
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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.
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Casey Schmitt LF | SF
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.
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Will Wagner DH | SD
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.
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Richard Palacios 2B | TB
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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Vidal Brujan SS | NYM
Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Resumes baseball activities
Brujan (shoulder) resumed taking part in baseball activities last weekend, MLB.com reports.
Brujan landed on the injured list Aug. 31 with a right shoulder AC joint sprain, an injury that manager Skip Schumaker said had been bothering the 26-year-old for much of the season. Though Brujan is showing daily improvement, it's not clear whether he'll have enough time to fully heal from the injury before the Marlins' season ends Sept. 29.
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Buddy Kennedy 3B | SEA
Phillies' Buddy Kennedy: Sent to minors
The Phillies optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
The 25-year-old was called up by Philadelphia on Sept. 6 but will return to Triple-A with Edmundo Sosa (back) being activated from the injured list Tuesday. Kennedy appeared in seven games during his brief time in the majors and went 2-for-10 with a double, two walks, two RBI and a run scored.