MLB Player News
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Leads off against lefty
Marte batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Angels.
The Diamondbacks hadn't seen a left-handed starter in nearly two weeks, and in the previous instance Geraldo Perdomo was elevated to leadoff. It was unclear if Perdomo would handle the role full time, but it appears Marte has retained the spot atop the order against lefties as he'd been doing all season.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Clubs homer in Game 1
Gorman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in an 11-4 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.
Gorman padded the lead with a fourth-inning blast in the matinee game. The infielder didn't repeat his success in the nightcap, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Prior to Saturday, he'd gone seven contests without striking out multiple times, but he's now striking out at a 30.2 percent clip. He struggled in June and now owns a .235/.319/.466 slash line with 16 homers, 49 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases over 73 contests this season.
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Brendan Rodgers 2B | BOS
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Participates in batting practice
Rodgers (shoulder) participating in batting practice Saturday, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Rodgers began hitting drills in mid-June, though that was with softer practice balls. After the All-Star break, he is expected to report to the Rockies' spring training facility to continue to ramp up his activity. If all goes well, Rodgers hopes to return at some point in August.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | SEA
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Out again
Donovan (arm) remains out for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Donovan was scratched from Friday's lineup with arm soreness -- the game was ultimately postponed -- and has missed both games of Saturday's doubleheader. The team announced he wouldn't be able to field a position for a few days, though he was expected to be available to serve as the designated hitter.
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Jahmai Jones 2B | DET
Jahmai Jones: Opts out of deal
Jones opted out of his contract and was released by the Dodgers on Saturday, Alex Freedman of the Oklahoma City Dodgers reports.
Jones has been solid in Triple-A this season, slashing .292/.427/.542 with nine homers and 34 RBI through 263 plate appearances. He should have no problem finding another organization willing to take him in and could even reach the majors if his performance holds up.
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Brandon Drury 2B | KC
Angels' Brandon Drury: Not starting Saturday
Drury (shoulder) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Arizona, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Drury injured his shoulder on a dive during Thursday's loss to the White Sox, and he'll now miss his second consecutive start as a result. Drury's absence opens a spot at second base for Luis Rengifo to start and bat eighth.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Heads to bench
Gonzales will sit Saturday against MIlwaukee.
Gonzales sits for the second time in eight games since getting called up for the first time last week. He's managed three extra-base hits, including one homer, but he's also striking out at a 32.0 percent clip. Ji Hwan Bae and Tucupita Marcano will be the middle infielders Saturday.