MLB Player News
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Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU
Braves' Luis Guillorme: Gets rare start Monday
Guillorme went 1-for-3 in Monday's win over the Astros.
Getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth, the veteran utility player saw his first plate appearances of the season and recorded his first hit. Atlanta manager Brian Snitker doesn't tend to give his starters many rest days, so Guillorme's playing time figures to be limited all season; however, he could see additional action this week after Ozzie Albies (toe) was seen limping in the locker room after Monday's contest.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Sitting out Tuesday
Keith is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rangers.
It's the first day off against a right-hander this season for Keith, who had started each of the previous nine games. Zach McKinstry will occupy second base Tuesday.
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Ozzie Albies 2B | ATL
Braves' Ozzie Albies: Could sit out with sore toe
Albies might be held out of Tuesday's lineup after being hit on the toe by a pitch Monday in Houston, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Albies finished Monday's game but was limping noticeably after the contest and had his foot examined. While he looks to have avoided a serious injury, Albies' status for Tuesday will be determined when he gets to the ballpark and is checked out. If Albies is not able to go Tuesday, Luis Guillorme would likely fill in at second base.
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Luis Garcia 2B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Belts big homer in victory
Garcia went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run against the Dodgers in Monday's 6-4 win.
Garcia produced the biggest hit of the contest for Washington, slamming a three-run homer in the fifth inning to extend the team's lead to four runs. The long ball was his first of the campaign, but he's also tied for third in the league with seven doubles. Garcia has looked good so far this season, slashing .318/.333/.545 with eight RBI, four runs and a stolen base through 45 plate appearances.
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Jorge Polanco 2B | NYM
Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Homers in second straight game
Polanco went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and three total runs in Monday's 9-3 victory versus Cincinnati.
Polanco helped the Mariners get off to a fast start with his three-run shot off Frankie Montas in the first inning. It was the second homer in as many days for Polanco, and he's drive in five runs over the two-game span. The veteran infielder could be picking things up after a slow overall start to the season -- he's slashing just .203/.338/.356 with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate through 71 plate appearances.
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Bryson Stott 2B | PHI
Phillies' Bryson Stott: Pair of hits, steals base
Stott went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base during Monday's 2-1 win over Colorado.
Stott reached three times in four plate appearances Monday, producing his first multi-hit game since March 30 (14 games). Stott's pilfer came in the third frame off Cal Quantrill, marking the second baseman's third steal of the campaign. While he hasn't put up monstrous performances this season, Stott has logged a hit in six consecutive starts with merely nine strikeouts and seven walks over 60 total plate appearances.
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Alan Trejo SS | COL
Rockies' Alan Trejo: Draws start Monday
Trejo is starting at second base and batting ninth for Monday's game against the Phillies.
Brendan Rodgers was initially slated to start Monday, but was a late scratch with Trejo taking his place. Trejo is 0-for-6 with one strikeout to start the season.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Begins taking dry swings
Edman (wrist) was scheduled to begin taking dry swings Monday and is expected to advance to tee work Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
His recovery from offseason surgery on his right wrist has put Edman on the shelf to begin the 2024 campaign, but he recently received clearance to begin ramping up his activity. While he's still in the early stages, Edman will at least start taking some cuts and making contact with baseballs beginning Tuesday. The 28-year-old should play close to every day for St. Louis once healthy after exceeding 500 plate appearances each of the last three years.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Continuing rehab assignment
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Massey (back) will travel with Triple-A Omaha this week as part of his rehab assignment, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Massey started the season on the 10-day IL after experiencing lower-back tightness late in spring training. Quatraro noted that he wants Massey to get in a few more games and at-bats to ensure the 26-year-old is 100 percent healthy before returning to the Royals. Massey has appeared in five games with Triple-A Omaha, slashing .409/.458/.636 with five doubles and six RBI over 24 plate appearances.