MLB Player News
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Jose Miranda 3B | MIN
Twins' Jose Miranda: Remains sidelined Saturday
Miranda (back) isn't in the Twins' lineup for Saturday's game versus San Francisco.
Miranda was scratched from Minnesota's lineup ahead of Friday's contest due to back stiffness, and he'll need at least another day to recover before returning to the starting nine. In his absence, Matt Wallner will serve as the Twins' DH and bat fifth.
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Abraham Toro 3B | OAK
Athletics' Abraham Toro: Working out in Arizona
Toro (hamstring) has been working out at the Athletics' spring training complex in Arizona and could start a rehab assignment after the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.
Toro's recovery seems to be picking up some momentum approximately three weeks in, and it appears he could be ready for a return to game action right at about the one-month mark from his placement on the IL, which transpired June 22. The versatile veteran had been a valuable contributor in all facets before the injury, so a return relatively early in the second half would be a welcome sight for both the team and fantasy managers.
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Alex Bregman 3B | HOU
Astros' Alex Bregman: Stays hot Friday
Bregman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
He belted the first pitch he saw from Andrew Heaney in the fifth inning deep to left field, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead they wouldn't relinquish. Bregman has gone yard three times in the last seven games, batting .370 (10-for-27) over that stretch with 10 RBI, and since the beginning of June he's slashing .315/.376/.490 over 157 plate appearances as he puts a tepid start to 2024 in his rearview mirror.
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Jose Miranda 3B | MIN
Twins' Jose Miranda: Scratched with back stiffness
Miranda was scratched from Minnesota's lineup ahead of Friday's game versus the Giants due to lower-back stiffness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Miranda was originally slated to start at third base Friday, but instead it will be Brooks Lee at the hot corner with Willi Castro at second base, opening up a spot in the outfield for Matt Wallner. The severity of Miranda's injury remains uncertain, though the Twins may offer more details on his status following Friday's game.
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Josh Rojas 3B | SEA
Mariners' Josh Rojas: Taking seat Friday
Rojas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
The lefty-hitting Rojas will be held out of the starting nine against southpaw Tyler Anderson and the Angels. Dylan Moore will bat ninth and play third base Friday.
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Brooks Lee SS | MIN
Twins' Brooks Lee: Playing second base
Lee is batting eighth and playing second base Friday against San Francisco.
Lee has played third base in all eight of his big-league starts due to Royce Lewis (groin) being on the IL. However, Lee will get his first look at second base Friday, the position he's likely to transition to long-term once Lewis is activated. The 23-year-old Lee has a .947 OPS with a pair of home runs in 35 plate appearances.
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DJ LeMahieu 3B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Back in lineup Friday
LeMahieu is starting at third base and leading off for the Yankees on Friday.
LeMahieu was held out of Thursday's contest after he was hit by a pitch on his left pinkie finger and later fouled a ball off his neck Wednesday. A CT scan on his neck came back clean, so Thursday's absence was likely precautionary. LeMahieu has hit .417 (5-for-12) over his past four games.
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Ernie Clement 3B | TOR
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Swipes bag in Thursday's win
Clement went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Giants.
The 28-year-old has become the Jays' regular third baseman with Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) on the shelf and Addison Barger back in Triple-A. Clement has started 12 of the last 14 games at the hot corner, slashing .244/.261/.467 over that stretch with three homers, a steal, five runs and eight RBI. Kiner-Falefa only resumed baseball activities earlier this week and may not be ready to come off the IL immediately after the All-Star break, so Clement's starting stint could last into the latter part of July.