MLB Player News
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Managing hamstring issue
Bregman exited Wednesday's game against the Rockies with right hamstring discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 26-year-old appeared to suffer the injury while running to second base on his fourth-inning double, leading to his prompt removal from the contest. The Astros will already be without Yordan Alvarez (knee) for the remainder of the season and Michael Brantley (quadriceps) is still on the injured list, so the lineup can ill afford to be without another key piece. Bregman should be considered day-to-day until the team offers more information on the injury.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Exits Wednesday's game
Bregman was removed from Wednesday's game with an apparent leg injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 26-year-old hit a double during the fourth inning Wednesday, but he pulled up while running to first base and exited after limping into second. Bregman should be considered day-to-day until the team offers more information on the injury.
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Jake Burger 1B | TEX
White Sox's Jake Burger: Joins player pool
Burger (Achilles) was added to the White Sox's 60-man player pool Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Burger was playing in an independent league to get reps this season after he was left off the team's 60-man roster, but he'll now get to work at alternate camp in Schaumburg. He hasn't seen any game action since 2017 due to Achilles issues, and it's unclear whether he's game ready for the shortened 2020 season.
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Rafael Devers 1B | SF
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Three-hit effort in loss
Devers went 3-for-5 with an RBI double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to the Phillies.
Devers got on base with a single in the first inning and then scored on a Xander Bogaerts single. In the third, Devers knocked in Alex Verdugo with a double before scoring on a J.D. Martinez double. In his last seven games, Devers is 8-for-30 (.267) with three RBI and five runs scored. He's slashing .207/.258/.345 with two homers, six RBI and 13 runs scored in 22 games overall.
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Abraham Toro 1B | BOS
Astros' Abraham Toro: Makes third straight start
Toro started at designated hitter Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rockies.
Toro made his third consecutive start as he's getting an opportunity with injuries hitting a number of Astros. Michael Brantley (quadriceps) and Yordan Alvarez (knee) are on the injured list while George Springer's wrist injury flared up Tuesday. The 23-year-old infielder has not taken advantage, however, going hitless (0-for-10) over the three-start run.
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Ramon Urias 3B | STL
Orioles' Ramon Urias: Earns first callup
Urias was recalled by the Orioles on Tuesday.
Whenever Urias gets into a game, it will be his major-league debut. He posted a .263/.369/.424 slash line (good for a 97 wRC+) in 96 games for Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization last season. He'll likely serve as a utility infielder during his time with the team, giving the Orioles added depth with Jose Iglesias (quadriceps) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA
White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Homers again
Moncada went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday against the Tigers.
Moncada followed up a leadoff home run by Tim Anderson with a long ball of his own in the first inning off Matthew Boyd. It was his fifth home run of the season and second in as many games. For the season, Moncada has maintained a .267/.330/.488 line across 94 plate appearances to go along with 10 runs scored and 12 RBI.
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Isaac Paredes 3B | HOU
Tigers' Isaac Paredes: Drives in two in MLB debut
Paredes went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox.
Parades plated Detroit's only runs of the night on a fourth inning single. The 21-year-old is one of the organization's top prospects, and he should see regular action at third base or shortstop moving forward. He started at third in this one, with Willi Castro starting at short. Regular shortstop Niko Goodrum is day-to-day with a back injury, and it will be interesting to see how everyone's playing time shakes out once Goodrum is healthy.
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Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL
Twins' Josh Donaldson: Continues to show improvement
Donaldson (calf) took part in machine cardio and fielded groundballs Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Donaldson is slowing ramping up his baseball activities, making it through Monday's workout without any issues. He also continues to take batting practice and take cuts in the cage, per Helfand. The Twins have yet to disclose a concrete timetable for the third baseman's return, however.
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Nick Madrigal 3B | LAA
White Sox's Nick Madrigal: On track for late-August return
Madrigal (shoulder) has resumed most baseball activities and remains on track to return before the end of the month, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Madrigal lasted just five games into his debut season before separating his left shoulder in early August. He continues making good progress, though his precise timeline remains unclear. Danny Mendick has been the primary second baseman in his absence.