MLB Player News
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Yankees' Ryan McMahon: Set to debut Saturday
McMahon is expected to be available to make his Yankees debut Saturday against the Phillies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
The Yankees acquired McMahon in a trade with the Rockies on Friday, but the veteran third baseman wasn't able to arrive in New York in time to make his debut in the series opener with the Phillies later that day. However, McMahon seems likely to be part of the starting nine Saturday, and he's slated to take over as New York's primary third baseman moving forward. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas have been splitting starts at the hot corner of late, and both are expected to see fewer opportunities now that McMahon is in the fold.
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Max Muncy SS | ATH
Athletics' Max Muncy: Tending to hairline fracture
Muncy is dealing with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal on his right hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported Friday.
Initial X-rays on Muncy's hand didn't reveal any significant injuries, but further evaluation revealed he's dealing with a hairline fracture. The infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but Friday's update could mean a longer absence is in store.
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Miles Mastrobuoni 3B | SEA
Mariners' Miles Mastrobuoni: Optioned to make room for Naylor
The Mariners optioned Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Mastrobuoni will lose his spot on the 26-man roster now that Josh Naylor (recently traded) has reported to the club. Mastrobuoni has slashed .252/.327/.293 with the Mariners and had recently been splitting time with Ben Williamson at third base.
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Marcelo Mayer SS | BOS
Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer: On IL with wrist sprain
The Red Sox placed Mayer on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 24, due to a sprained right wrist, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Mayer underwent an MRI on his wrist Thursday, and the evaluation determined he's dealing with a sprain. He'll require a stint on the injured list, opening up a spot on the 26-man roster for David Hamilton. Hamilton, Romy Gonzalez and Ceddanne Rafaela are the likeliest candidates to fill in for Mayer at second base.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Yankees' Ryan McMahon: Shipped to Yankees
The Yankees acquired McMahon from the Rockies on Friday in exchange for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
The Bronx Bombers will fill their lineup hole at third base by adding McMahon, who has spent his entire professional career with the Rockies since being selected in the second round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. The 30-year-old has clubbed 16 homers with 35 RBI, 42 runs and a .217/.314/.403 slash line through 100 games this season. McMahon also has two years and $32 million remaining on his contract after 2025.
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Addison Barger SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Productive in Thursday's rout
Barger went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Tigers.
His seventh-inning blast into the right-center field gap off left-hander Dietrich Enns was the first triple of Barger's career. The 25-year-old has been locked in since the All-Star break, hitting safety in six of seven games while batting .385 (10-for-26) with three extra-base hits, five runs and six RBI. Barger still sits against tougher southpaw starting pitchers, but it's getting more and more difficult for manager John Schneider to leave him off the lineup card, even in same-handed matchups.
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Ernie Clement SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Cracks first July homer
Clement went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and an additional RBI during Thursday's 11-4 win over the Tigers.
Clement broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning with a three-run home run. The 29-year-old has hit just five homers on the season, but he does have 20 doubles and 31 RBI. He's maintained an everyday role all season, although he's had a tough July prior to Thursday's showing, slashing just .186/.205/.257 with four extra-base hits and five RBI.
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Miguel Andujar RF | SD
Athletics' Miguel Andujar: Out of Thursday's lineup
Andujar isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.
Andujar will grab a seat on the bench Thursday after going 2-for-10 with four strikeouts during the Athletics' three-game set against the Rangers. While he rests, Gio Urshela will pick up a start at third base, and Carlos Cortes will cover right field.
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Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU
Astros' Luis Guillorme: Begins rehab assignment
Guillorme (hamstring) went 0-for-3 with Triple-A Sugar Land in rehab game Wednesday.
Guillorme has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since early July but will presumably be able to return in a few days. What his role upon activation will be is unclear, however, as he managed only three hits across 20 at-bats prior to suffering the injury.
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Junior Caminero 3B | TB
Rays' Junior Caminero: Homers in loss
Caminero went 2-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.
Caminero contributed to an early Tampa Bay lead with a two-run blast in the first inning. He tacked on an RBI on a fielder's choice in the eighth frame, but the Rays ended up falling short. Caminero is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's batting .393 (11-for-28) with three homers and eight RBI.