MLB Player News
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Ramon Urias 3B | BAL
Orioles' Ramon Urias: Logs steal in win
Urias went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 7-5 win over the Astros.
Urias got aboard on a fielder's choice in the second inning and swiped second base. It was his first steal of the season, coming on just his second attempt. The third baseman added an RBI triple in the eighth inning to provide an insurance run. Urias is batting .231 (12-for-52) with five extra-base hits and 10 RBI over 20 contests in August. For the year, he's at a .244/.316/.404 slash line with eight home runs, 28 RBI and 29 runs scored through 86 contests. Urias has handled a starting role at the hot corner recently, but the Orioles' addition of Emmanuel Rivera via waivers could eat into his playing time.
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Junior Caminero 3B | TB
Rays' Junior Caminero: Hits first homer of season
Caminero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Caminero was out of the lineup Thursday, and the rest appeared to work well for him. He went yard in the first inning for his first homer over 10 games in the majors this year, and he scored again after getting aboard on a double in the third. This was Caminero's third multi-hit effort since his Aug. 13 recall, and he's batting .265 with two extra-base hits, two RBI and two stolen bases over 39 plate appearances.
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DJ LeMahieu 3B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Precautionarily scratched
LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball during warmups and was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
LeMahieu appeared to be fine after the incident, but the Yankees will play it safe and give him the night off. The 35-year-old was slated to play first base and bat ninth, but both of those slots will be filled by Ben Rice instead. LeMahieu should be considered day-to-day.
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Shay Whitcomb 3B | HOU
Astros' Shay Whitcomb: In lineup after Alvarez scratch
Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine. Alex Bregman will shift back to DH.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | CHW
White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Close to rehab assignment
Moncada (thigh) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Moncada has been on the IL since early April due to an adductor strain. He started a rehab assignment in early July, and in his five outings before being shut back down July 22 due to general soreness, he went 8-for-15 with four runs scored and two RBI. How Moncada responds to his second rehab stint will indicate whether the White Sox will bring the 29-year-old third baseman back into the fold or hold him out until the 2025 season.
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Brooks Lee SS | MIN
Twins' Brooks Lee: Assignment starting Saturday
Lee (biceps/shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Lee has been dealing with right biceps tendinitis and some soreness in his right shoulder throughout August and has been on the injured list since Aug. 9. He received a cortisone shot for the biceps tendinitis shortly after going on the shelf and is now ready to begin a rehab assignment. The 23-year-old has slashed .253/.309/.333 with two home runs and three stolen bases across 110 plate appearances with the Twins.
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Alex Bregman 3B | HOU
Astros' Alex Bregman: Back at third base Friday
Bregman is starting at third base and batting second in Friday's game versus the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Bregman started in the designated hitter spot in his first two games back from swelling in his right elbow, but he's feeling well enough to play the field Friday. The Astros are likely to continue giving Bregman some starts at DH just to be safe, but it's a good sign that he's returning to third base already. Yordan Alvarez will be the DH on Friday.
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Shay Whitcomb 3B | HOU
Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Getting night off
Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.
Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch while Alex Bregman dealt with an elbow issue. Bregman appears to be just about recovered though, and he'll handle the hot corner Friday.
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Jazz Chisholm 3B | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Back from IL
The Yankees reinstated Chisholm (elbow) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies.
The 26-year-old landed on the injured list in mid-August due to a UCL sprain in his left (non-throwing) elbow, but he's ready to rejoin New York after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Chisholm has been a significant contributor in 14 games since being acquired from the Marlins, as he has a .316/.361/.702 slash line with seven homers, five steals, 11 RBI and 13 runs in 61 plate appearances with the Yankees.
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Darell Hernaiz 3B | OAK
Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Hits pair of doubles
Hernaiz went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rays.
The 22-year-old entered Thursday's contest with zero doubles in 113 plate appearances but notched a pair of two-baggers off Jeffrey Springs. While the Hernaiz has struggled to a .202/.267/.250 slash line this season, he'll likely continue to see plenty of work down the stretch for the 55-73 Athletics.