MLB Player News
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Ryan Bliss SS | SEA
Mariners' Ryan Bliss: Fields grounders Saturday
Bliss (biceps) took grounders on the field ahead of Saturday's game against the Rangers, per MLB.com.
Bliss is recovering from a left biceps tear, which has kept him sidelined for nearly four months. At this point, the Mariners are hoping that the 25-year-old second baseman will be able to at least return by the end of the season, so he's increasingly unlikely to have any fantasy relevance in 2025. The lefty-hitting Cole Young should continue to serve as Seattle's primary option at the keystone in Bliss' stead.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Reaches 10-homer mark
Schneemann went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins.
Schneemann had gone 14 games without a homer, batting a modest .238 (10-for-42) in that span, but he ended the power drought in the third inning. Schneemann had been seeing a decent share of playing time in right field, but the promotion of C.J. Kayfus will likely lead to Schneemann slipping into more of a utility role. He has primarily played against right-handed pitchers this season, logging just 43 of his 286 plate appearances against southpaws. The 28-year-old hasn't done enough to earn a larger role, slashing .226/.312/.397 with 10 homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs scored, 13 doubles and eight stolen bases across 89 games.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Three hits against O's
Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles.
Getting a rare start at shortstop while Dansby Swanson received a day off, Hoerner banged out three of the Cubs' eight hits on the afternoon, with two of them bringing home runs. It was Hoerner's sixth multi-hit performance in 14 games since the All-Star break, a stretch in which the 28-year-old infielder is batting .358 (19-for-53) with a homer, three steals, seven runs and seven RBI.
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Resting Saturday
Urias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Urias will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 1-for-2 with a walk and an HBP during Friday's contest. While he rests, Max Schuemann will start at second base and bat eighth.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Removed after HBP
India was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit on the left elbow by a pitch, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
India was able to run for himself and play defense after taking a 95-mile-per-hour fastball off his elbow in the third inning, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter when it was his turn to hit again in the fifth. The Royals will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of the injury, but the fact that he initially remained in the game suggests the damage isn't severe.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Resting Saturday
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dubon's five-game hitting streak was put to an end during Friday's loss, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Jose Altuve starts at the keystone Saturday.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Battling back issues
Massey (wrist) was pulled off his rehab assignment due to a back injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Massey has already dealt with ankle and wrist problems this season, and his latest back issue will further delay his return from the injured list. He doesn't have a clear return timeline at the moment, but that may change once the Royals get a chance to evaluate him further.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Pulled off assignment
The Royals returned Massey (wrist) from his rehab assignment Saturday.
The Royals haven't activated Massey despite returning him from his rehab assignment, which could suggest that he suffered another setback. The 27-year-old initially landed on the IL in June with a sprained left ankle, but a hairline fracture in his right wrist has extended his time on the shelf.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Idle Saturday
Edman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Edman will take a seat Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Miguel Rojas will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
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Casey Schmitt SS | SF
Giants' Casey Schmitt: Logs seventh double in win
Schmitt went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a walk in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Mets.
Schmitt lined a double to left field in the second inning, driving in the Giants' first run. The 26-year-old infielder has hit two doubles in 11 games since the All-Star break, both of which came in his last three outings. During that 11-game span, he's slashing .205/.244/.333 with two RBI, a home run and a 24.4 percent strikeout rate across 41 plate appearances.