MLB Player News
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Ozzie Albies 2B | ATL
Braves' Ozzie Albies: Could return as soon as Friday
Albies (toe) has begun swinging a bat and could return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
If he's not quite ready to go Friday, his return would likely come soon after. Albies suffered a fractured right great toe when he was hit by a pitch a week ago, but he actually stayed in to finish that game and has made a rapid recovery. Luis Guillorme and David Fletcher have been handling second base for Atlanta in Albies' absence.
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Adam Frazier 2B | KC
Royals' Adam Frazier: Losing work to Massey
Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Frazier will take a seat for the third time in four games and looks to have ceded his regular role at second base to Michael Massey, who returned from the 10-day injured list Friday. The 32-year-old gave the Royals little reason to stick with him as an everyday player, as he's slashing just .159/.327/.159 through 55 plate appearances on the season.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Reds' Jonathan India: Remains out of lineup
India (illness) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
India will take a seat for the second game in a row, while outfielder Jake Fraley is withheld from the lineup for a third straight contest as both players battle illnesses. Santiago Espinal will stick in the starting nine for a sixth consecutive contest, manning second base while India gets another day off to recover.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Not in Monday's lineup
Gorman is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Gorman was demoted to the eighth spot in the Cardinals lineup for Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Brewers and now finds himself out of the starting nine altogether. Over his last four contests, Gorman has gone 0-for-17 with 10 strikeouts. Gorman could receive more frequent days off if his slump persists much longer.
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Jared Triolo 3B | PIT
Pirates' Jared Triolo: Out of lineup Monday
Triolo isn't included in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Triolo's streak of seven consecutive starts will come to an end Monday with Alika Williams getting the nod at the keystone. The time off could prove beneficial for Triolo, who has gone 2-for-19 at the dish over his last six games.
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Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU
Braves' Luis Guillorme: Sitting against lefty
Guillorme is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
Guillorme and fellow lefty-hitting regular Jarred Kelenic will head to the bench for the series opener while Miami brings southpaw Ryan Weathers to the hill. David Fletcher will spell Guillorme at the keystone.
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Zach Remillard 2B | CHW
White Sox's Zach Remillard: Set to lose 40-man spot
The White Sox are expected to designate Remillard for assignment ahead of Monday's game against the Twins, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The expected transaction will clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Danny Mendick, who is expected to have his contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte. Remillard has gone 1-for-5 during his brief time in the majors this season and will likely stick around in the organization at Charlotte once he clears waivers.
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Pablo Reyes RF | NYM
Red Sox's Pablo Reyes: Starts at first base
Reyes started at first base and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates.
Reyes slotted in for the injured Triston Casas (rib), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Red Sox are concerned that the injury could be a significant one, and Boston manager Alex Cora will use Monday's off day to decide how the team plans to proceed without Casas, according to Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe. Reyes, Rob Refsnyder and Bobby Dalbec, who started at third base Sunday for Rafael Devers (knee), are the primary candidates to play first base.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Homers in Sunday's win
Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.
Bogaerts took Chris Bassitt deep in the third for his second home run of the year and later worked a bases-loaded walk in the ninth to give the Padres some insurance. Sunday was Bogaerts' first multi-hit effort since April 3, and he's knocked in runs in back-to-back games for the first time since the opening series in Japan. It's been a slow start for the 31-year-old, as he's now slashing .204/.275/.290 with 10 RBI, 15 runs and a 9:18 BB:K in 102 innings.
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Curtis Mead 3B | CHW
Rays' Curtis Mead: Swipes pair of bags
Mead went 1-for-3 with an RBI and two stolen bases Sunday against the Yankees.
Mead has been quiet since taking over the primary second base job with Brandon Lowe (oblique) sidelined, as he's gone just 8-for-40 with no extra-base hits. However, he enjoyed a productive Sunday, tallying an RBI single in the eighth inning while also recording the first stolen bases of his big-league career. Despite his struggles, Mead's playing time appears relatively safe, as he's started 11 of the last 13 games for the Rays.