MLB Player News
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Luis Rengifo 2B | MIL
Angels' Luis Rengifo: Out of lineup Saturday
Rengifo is not in the starting lineup against the Rockies on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
The Angels will give Rengifo a day off after an 0-for-2 game against the Rockies on Friday that saw his OPS fall to .589 on the season. Brandon Drury is playing second base with Hunter Renfroe lined up at first base for the first time in the 2023 campaign.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Dealing with wrist soreness
McNeil is not in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Philadelphia due to a sore left wrist, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
McNeil reportedly suffered the injury during Friday's contest and it's unknown whether or not he'll be available off the bench Saturday. Luis Guillorme will fill in at second base in the meantime, and McNeil should be considered day-to-day until the Mets offer more information.
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Mariners' Jose Caballero: Hits bench Saturday
Caballero is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.
Caballero had drawn four consecutive starts but will get a day off Saturday. Kolten Wong is taking over at second base while hitting ninth.
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Michael Stefanic 2B | TOR
Angels' Michael Stefanic: Short stay in majors
Stefanic was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Stefanic was recalled by the Angels after the team suffered a flurry of injuries along the infield. However, the team acquired Eduardo Escobar from the Mets and promoted David Fletcher from Salt Lake, leaving Stefanic without a spot on the roster. He collected two hits across seven at-bats with the Angels.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Strikes out twice in debut
Gonzales went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday against the Marlins.
Gonzales was promoted for his big-league debut and started at second base while hitting seventh. No conclusions can be drawn from a single start, but he was striking out a 28.6 percent clip with Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion, so his ability to make consistent contact will be worth watching. Gonzales should get the opportunity to solidify himself as Pittsburgh's everyday second baseman.
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Danny Mendick 3B | CHW
Mets' Danny Mendick: Promoted to majors
Mendick was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
The Mets are in need of infield depth after trading Eduardo Escobar to the Angels on Friday. Mendick fills that role reasonably well, as he's capable of playing across most of the infield. In 317 plate appearances with Triple-A Syracuse this season, he's maintained a .264/.356/.401 line. Mendick's stay in the majors may be short-lived, as Mark Vientos is a candidate to be recalled as soon as he is eligible to return to the majors.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Out of starting lineup
Gorman is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs due to illness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Several Cardinals players have dealt with an illness across the last few days, with Gorman being the latest. He wasn't likely to be in Saturday's lineup regardless of his health, as the Cubs will be sending lefty Justin Steele to the mound. There's a chance that Gorman will be available off the bench to pinch hit.
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Bryson Stott 2B | PHI
Phillies' Bryson Stott: Swipes 12th bag
Stott went 1-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mets.
The 25-year-old infielder added to a strong June that has seen Stott slash .313/.351/.493 with two of his seven homers and four of his 12 steals on the year. He's been mainly hitting fifth or sixth in the order lately after spending much of the first part of the season in the leadoff spot.