MLB Player News
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Marlins' Brian Anderson: Retreats to bench
Anderson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Anderson was included in the lineup in each of the Marlins' previous four games, going a collective 2-for-14 at the plate while drawing three starts in right field and one at third base. Avisail Garcia missed the past two games with a back issue has returned to the lineup Thursday, meaning Anderson's run as an everyday player is likely over. Anderson should still play regularly against left-handed pitching and make an occasional start against right-handed pitching when manager Don Mattingly wants to extend rest to one of the team's regulars.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Returns to lineup
McMahon (calf) will start at third base and bat sixth Thursday against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
McMahon was absent from Tuesday's win over the Rangers due to calf soreness, but he'll be back in action for Thursday's series opener against the Cubs. He's gone 3-for-14 with two doubles, three runs, an RBI and six strikeouts in his first four games of the season.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Not in Thursday's lineup
Segura (hand) will sit Thursday against the Marlins.
Segura left Wednesday's game against the Mets after getting hit by a pitch in his hand. While he said after the game that he hoped to play Thursday, the Phillies evidently feel he'd be better served by a day off. He's unlikely to be available off the bench but is considered day-to-day, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Bryson Stott will get the start at second base.
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Kevin Newman 3B | LAA
Pirates' Kevin Newman: Knocks in two
Newman went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and two RBI on Wednesday against the Cubs.
Newman delivered a two-RBI triple in the third inning to put the Pirates up 5-1. Though he has a .097 ISO across 1,371 career plate appearacnes, Newman has quietly started the 2022 campaign with some pop in his bat. Across 21 plate appearances, he has delivered two doubles and a triple, and he has also tallied one hit in four of his five starts.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Launches first homer
Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks Wednesday against the Twins.
Muncy capped off a strong offensive day for the Dodgers by taking Griffin Jax yard in the ninth inning. It was only his second hit of the campaign -- and his first home run -- though he has also walked five times in only five games. Muncy has occupied the cleanup role in four of his five starts, so he should provide plentiful counting stats once his bat heats up.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Hopes to play Thursday
Segura experienced some numbness in his hand after being hit by a pitch Wednesday against the Mets, but he felt better after leaving the game and believes he could play Thursday versus the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The fact Segura briefly dealt with some numbness isn't a great sign, but it doesn't appear he's much the worse for wear. Still, the Phillies could hold him out of the lineup Thursday as a precaution, and the 32-year-old should be considered day-to-day.
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Austin Riley 3B | ATL
Braves' Austin Riley: Slugs second homer
Riley went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals.
The third baseman ruined Washington's shutout bid in the sixth inning by taking Kyle Finnegan deep, but it was the only offense Atlanta could muster on the afternoon. Riley is batting .333 (8-for-24) through seven games to begin the season with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored.
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Jace Peterson SS | ARI
Brewers' Jace Peterson: On bench against left-hander
Peterson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Peterson has gone 0-for-9 with a walk, a steal and a strikeout to begin the season, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games with lefty John Means on the mound for Baltimore. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat eighth.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Four knocks in win
Hayes went 4-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.
Hayes most notably drove in teammate Hoy Park with a single in the fourth inning, his third knock of the game. After signing a long-term extension with the Pirates earlier this month, the 25-year-old has started off the 2022 campaign red-hot, going 9-for-18 from the plate in the first five contests. If Hayes can keep swinging a hot bat to go with his elite defensive ability, he has the tools to become one of the top third basemen in MLB.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Leaves game after HBP
Segura was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets in the bottom of the sixth inning after being hit by a pitch on his left arm, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Segura went 1-for-2 with a strikeout to begin Wednesday's matchup, but he was replaced by a pinch runner after being hit by a pitch. If the 32-year-old is forced to miss additional time, Johan Camargo and Alec Bohm should see an uptick in at-bats.