MLB Player News
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Jeremiah Jackson SS | BAL
Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson: Nabbing third straight start
Jackson will start in right field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Jackson has been put to work since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, as he'll pick up his third consecutive start Sunday. The 25-year-old has produced three base knocks in his first six at-bats with Baltimore, but he's nonetheless expected to see his playing time take a hit once Tyler O'Neill moves past an illness and Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is activated from the injured list, which could happen later this week.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Aggravates ankle injury
Edman was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays in the top of the fifth inning due to a right ankle sprain. He went 1-for-2 with a base hit prior to his departure.
Edman injured the same ankle last week, also while running the bases, but he returned to the lineup Tuesday. Given the recurring nature of the issue, Edman could be a candidate for the injured list. The Dodgers are expected to get Max Muncy (knee) back from the IL as soon as Monday, so rookie Alex Freeland could have his stay in the majors extended if Edman lands on the IL in a corresponding move.
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Leonardo Jimenez SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Leo Jimenez: Demoted to Triple-A
The Blue Jays optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Though the Blue Jays brought back Alejandro Kirk (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday, Tyler Heineman is day-to-day with a head injury, so the team will carry a third backstop in Ali Sanchez. As a result, Jimenez ended up being the roster casualty. The 24-year-old infielder had been seeing sparse playing time, making just one start over the previous 10 contests.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Cleared to start Sunday
India (forearm/wrist) will serve as the Royals' designated hitter and leadoff batter in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
India suffered a left wrist/forearm contusion when he was struck by a pitch in the third inning of Saturday's 4-2 loss, but he apparently made enough progress overnight to rejoin the lineup for the series finale. With India occupying the DH spot, the Royals will have Adam Frazier pick up a start at the keystone.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Hitting bench Sunday
Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
The Dodgers appear to be prioritizing rookie Alex Freeland in the infield over Rojas at the moment, as the veteran will sit for the second time in the series. Both players will see their opportunities trend downward when Max Muncy (knee) returns from the injured list however, which is likely to happen during the upcoming week.
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Gleyber Torres 2B | DET
Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Slugs 13th home run
Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Phillies.
Torres has started August with home runs on consecutive days to get to 13 long balls for the season. The veteran has been on a more extended power binge with four home runs over his last six games. Torres offers good pop for a middle infielder, and he also has a strong .277/.374/.433 slash line across 99 games in what's been a productive debut campaign with the Tigers.
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Willi Castro RF | CHC
Cubs' Willi Castro: Productive in team debut
Castro went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles.
After getting traded over from Minnesota on Thursday, Castro made his Chicago debut Saturday, starting at second base and batting sixth. The 28-year-old figures to move around the field for the Cubs, picking up starts at multiple positions and allowing other regulars to get some rest. Castro is slashing .248/.337/.415 with 50 runs scored across 87 games this season, and despite not having an everyday spot, he should play often enough in Chicago to maintain fantasy value.
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Brice Turang 2B | MIL
Brewers' Brice Turang: Hits two doubles in win
Turang went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored during Saturday's 8-2 win over Washington.
Turang did not play Friday after going 1-for-10 with an RBI and three strikeouts during the Brewers' previous series against the Cubs. He was much better at the plate in Saturday's contest, recording at least three hits for the seventh time this season -- a performance highlighted by his RBI double in the eighth. Turang is slashing .275/.342/.371 with 19 steals, six home runs, 45 RBI and 63 runs scored over 446 plate appearances this season.
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Orlando Arcia 3B | COL
Rockies' Orlando Arcia: Hits third homer of 2025
Arcia went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 8-5 win over Pittsburgh.
After bringing home a run on a groundout in the sixth frame, Arcia gave the Rockies an 8-4 lead in the eighth with a solo shot off Genesis Cabrera to left-center field. It was just the third home run of the season for Arcia, with his last taking place June 29 against the Brewers. He has recorded a hit in each of his last five starts, going 5-for-18 (.278) over that span.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Lifts 21st homer
Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.
Marte has gone 9-for-30 (.300) during the first eight games of the Diamondbacks' current road trip, which wraps up Sunday. The second baseman opened the scoring early with his solo shot in the first inning and plated the tying run on a groundout in the fifth inning. He continues to provide a steady bat in the top third of the order, slashing .288/.390/.553 with 21 homers, 44 RBI, 56 runs scored, 15 doubles and two stolen bases across 79 games this season.