MLB Player News
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Reds' Jonathan India: Shows off power in win
India went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over the Royals.
India recorded multiple extra-base knocks for just the third time this season and is slashing .280/.351/.500 with three home runs and 12 RBI over his past 13 appearances (50 at-bats). His overall numbers (.278/.361/.433) are similar to his recent stretch, and the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year is currently on pace for a career year.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Used as pinch hitter
Marte (back) entered as a pinch hitter and walked in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Phillies.
Marte, who didn't start a second consecutive game due to back tightness, was well enough to serve as a pinch hitter for Pavin Smith in the eighth inning. It's notable that Josh Rojas entered as a pinch runner after Marte earned the walk.
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Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS
White Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Steal, run scored off bench
Gonzalez logged a stolen base and a run scored as a pinch runner in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.
Gonzalez ran for Eloy Jimenez in the ninth inning as the White Sox rallied for a three-run frame. Over nine contests in June, Gonzalez has gone 3-for-22 with four steals, two RBI and three runs scored. His cold bat could lead to more opportunities for Elvis Andrus at second base. For the season, Gonzalez owns a .194/.208/.376 slash line with seven steals, three home runs, 14 RBI and 11 runs scored over 97 plate appearances.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Hitless in return
Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Padres.
Gimenez missed a game while dealing with left leg tightness, and he struggled to make an impact here. The second baseman has had an inconsistent June, going 8-for-36 (.222) with a home run, seven RBI and four walks over 12 contests. He should be able to resume his near-everyday role following the brief absence, and he'll look to build on a .239/.303/.360 slash line through 64 games.
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Andy Ibanez 2B | ATH
Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Big day Wednesday
Ibanez went 4-for-9 with a solo home run and three runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
Ibanez started the first game of the day at second base before shifting to third, and he registered three singles and scored twice. He started in left in the second game and added his fourth home run of the year. Ibanez is still batting only .221 this season and should continue to serve in a utility role for the Tigers with limited fantasy appeal.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Battling back tightness
Marte is sitting out Wednesday due to lower-back tightness which he first felt on a slide in Monday's game versus the Phillies, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
It explains why Marte is missing a second straight start. The good news is it doesn't appear to be serious, with Marte expecting to be available off the bench Wednesday before possibily return to the lineup Thursday. Geraldo Perdomo is sliding over to second base Wednesday, with Nick Ahmed drawing the start at shortstop.
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Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS
White Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Sitting out vs. Dodgers
Gonzalez is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Dodgers.
Gonzalez gets a breather after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. Elvis Andrus gets the start at second base and will hit ninth in Gonzalez's place.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Returns to lineup
Gimenez (leg) will play second base and bat sixth in his return to action Wednesday in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Gimenez had to be removed from Sunday's game against the Astros due to left leg tightness and didn't play Tuesday following the off day Monday. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. Gimenez and his teammates will be going up against Aaron Civale.
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Ha-seong Kim 2B | ATL
Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Not in Wednesday's lineup
Kim is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
It's the second time in the last three contests that Kim has taken a seat. Rougned Odor will handle second base versus Aaron Civale and the Guardians.