MLB Player News
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Lenyn Sosa 2B | CHW
White Sox's Lenyn Sosa: Delivers three-run homer
Sosa went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 10-5 win over the Rockies.
Sosa didn't start the contest, but he entered as the replacement when Elvis Andrus was ejected for yelling from the dugout. The blast was Sosa's second of the campaign, and he's gone 3-for-9 with five RBI over three games since he was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte. The infielder is at a middling .156/.167/.273 slash line with eight RBI and five runs scored over 79 plate appearances. His time as a regular in the lineup may come to a close when Tim Anderson's suspension ends Wednesday.
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Josh Rojas 3B | CHW
Mariners' Josh Rojas: Two steals in win
Rojas went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Astros.
Rojas' two steals Sunday were his first since May 29 -- he's now 8-for-8 on stolen base attempts this season. The 29-year-old Rojas has been swinging the bat better of late, going 8-for-25 (.320) with a home run over his last eight contests while serving as Seattle's primary second baseman. Overall, Rojas is slashing .225/.286/.300 with 31 runs scored and 30 RBI across 256 plate appearances between the Mariners and Diamondbacks this season.
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Thairo Estrada 2B | BAL
Giants' Thairo Estrada: Dealing with hand issue
Manager Gabe Kapler said after Sunday's win over Atlanta that Estrada will likely undergo an X-ray after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Estrada was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the top of the ninth inning Sunday and was able to remain in the game afterward, but he'll likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. He was productive during Sunday's matchup, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run. Whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Philadelphia remains to be seen.
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Elvis Andrus 2B | ARI
White Sox's Elvis Andrus: Ejected Sunday
Andrus was ejected from Sunday's game against the Rockies in the top of the sixth inning for yelling from the dugout, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
Andrus went 0-for-3 to begin Sunday's matchup and was unable to finish the game due to his ejection. However, it seems unlikely that his ejection will result in further discipline, so he should be available for Monday's series opener against the Mariners.
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Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Orioles' Adam Frazier: Out of Sunday's lineup
Frazier is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Frazier will sit for the second straight game Sunday with lefty JP Sears pitching for Oakland. Jordan Westburg will receive another look at the keystone while Ramon Urias starts at third base.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | BOS
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Not in Sunday's lineup
Rodgers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Rodgers started the past eight games and will take a seat Sunday after hitting .303/.343/.485 during that stretch. Harold Castro will man the keystone and bat sixth Sunday in his place.
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Taylor Motter 2B | STL
Cardinals' Taylor Motter: Returns to bench role
Motter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Motter picked up his fourth straight start in the middle infield in Thursday's 4-2 loss in the series opener, but he'll remain on the bench for the third straight contest as the Cardinals close out their four-game set with the Mets. With top prospect Masyn Winn receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis, Motter no longer looks in line for regular playing time at either second base or shortstop and will likely have to settle for a utility role.
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Jonathan Arauz 3B | LAD
Mets' Jonathan Arauz: Getting steady playing time
Arauz will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Arauz was on the bench for Saturday's 13-2 win, but he'll be back in the lineup for what will be his sixth start in seven games as the Mets close out their series with the Cardinals. Since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Aug. 7, Arauz has gone just 3-for-32 at the dish, though two of his hits have been home run. The Mets look content to continue deploying the lefty-hitting Arauz as a strong-side platoon player in the infield while Mark Vientos (wrist) and Luis Guillorme (calf) are on the shelf.
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Cavan Biggio RF | HOU
Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Moves back to bench role
Biggio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Biggio had started at second base or in right field in each of the past seven games, going 7-for-22 with five walks, five runs, three RBI and one stolen base. Despite his strong results at the plate of late, Biggio looks poised to see his opportunities take a hit moving forward as he likely moves into more of a utility role. Bo Bichette, Kevin Kiermaier, Matt Chapman and George Springer have all returned from recent injury-related absences, bringing the Toronto lineup back to full strength.
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Blue Jays' Santiago Espinal: Returns to bench
Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Espinal went 4-for-21 with three runs and two RBI while starting in each of the past six games, but he appears primed to see fewer opportunities moving forward while he transitions back into a utility role. Bo Bichette, Kevin Kiermaier, Matt Chapman and George Springer have all returned from recent injury-related absences, bringing the Toronto lineup back to full strength.