MLB Player News
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Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Not starting versus lefty
Biggio isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against the Astros.
The lefty-hitting Biggio will step out of the lineup Tuesday with southpaw Framber Valdez starting on the mound for Houston. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will slide over to second base while Biggio rests, allowing Ernie Clement to start at third and bat seventh.
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Justin Foscue 1B | TEX
Rangers' Justin Foscue: Officially called up
The Rangers called up Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.comreports.
The 24-year-old missed out on Texas' Opening Day roster but will join the club less than a week into the regular season since Josh Jung is headed to the injured list with a fractured wrist. Foscue isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay but should soon make his MLB debut, and he could be in store for at least semi-regular playing time in the corner infield spots with Jung and Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) sidelined.
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Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Royals' Adam Frazier: Sitting versus southpaw
Frazier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Orioles.
Frazier went 3-for-11 with two RBI while starting the first four games of the season, but he'll take a seat Tuesday as lefty Cole Irvin pitches for Baltimore. Nick Loftin will man the keystone and bat ninth.
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Jordan Westburg 2B | BAL
Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Lifts walk-off homer
Westburg went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-4 win over the Royals.
Westburg took Royals reliever Nick Anderson deep for the walk-off blast after Kansas City tied the game in the top of the ninth. Westburg's playing time has been one of the more interesting aspects of the Orioles' season so far. He appears to be the top option at second base versus right-handed pitchers, and he's also sharing third base with Ramon Urias versus left-handers. Westburg has gone 3-for-13 with five RBI and a 1:3 BB:K over four contests so far. He's also been the designated hitter once, though his versatility in the field will likely keep him out of that spot most of the time.
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Oliver Dunn 2B | CHW
Brewers' Oliver Dunn: Making third straight start
Dunn is starting at third base and batting seventh in Tuesday's contest against the Twins.
Dunn didn't play Opening Day versus a southpaw, but the left-handed hitter has now been in the lineup for each of the last three games against righties (two at third base, one at designated hitter). The 26-year-old looks like he might be a tick ahead of Joey Ortiz is the third base pecking order, at least versus right-handers.
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Joseph Ortiz 2B | MIL
Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Sitting again Tuesday
Ortiz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Ortiz received one start each at second base and third base during the season-opening series versus the Mets, but he finds himself on the bench for the first game against the Twins. Oliver Dunn appears to have the early leg up for playing time as he makes his third straight start, two of which have come at the hot corner.
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Justin Foscue 1B | TEX
Rangers' Justin Foscue: Poised for promotion
The Rangers will call up Foscue prior to Tuesday's game against the Rays, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Foscue nearly made the team out of spring training and will receive an early promotion as a replacement for Josh Jung (wrist). The 25-year-old can handle first base, second base and third base and should receive fairly regular playing time in the corner infield spots with both Jung and Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) on the shelf. Foscue slashed .266/.394/.468 with 18 home runs, 14 steals and a 70:85 K:BB over 122 games with Triple-A Round Rock last season.
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Nicky Lopez 3B | ARI
White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Inefficient on basepaths early
Lopez went 0-for-2 with a walk and was caught stealing Monday against Atlanta.
Lopez has started four of the White Sox's first five games, hitting in the bottom third of the order. He's reached base just twice in 10 plate appearances, though he has attempted a stolen base on each occasion. While that aggressiveness would be a potential boost to his fantasy value, he's been caught both times.