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Manny Machado 3B | SD
Padres' Manny Machado: Two hits, homer
Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and RBI and two strikeouts in a 6-2 triumph over Arizona on Saturday.
Machado took Arizona starter Taylor Widener deep to left for his 21st home run of the season in the first inning and singled and scored in the eighth to put San Diego in the lead for good. It was a nice rebound performance for the All-Star third baseman, who went hitless on Friday, and he's now recorded multiple hits in four of his last 11 games.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Exits after pitch hits face
Segura exited Saturday's game against the Mets after getting hit in the face by a pitch, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Segura initially stayed in the game to run the bases, as the changeup from Yennsy Diaz grazed his face and didn't appear to do significant damage. He didn't take his place in the field to start the next inning, but was instead replaced by Luke Williams as part of a double switch. Whether or not he'll miss an extended period is not yet clear.
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Ramon Urias 3B | STL
Orioles' Ramon Urias: Heads to bench
Urias will sit Saturday against the Rays.
Urias sits for just the third time since he was called up back in late June. He owns a .300/.364/.427 slash line in 30 games over that stretch. Jorge Mateo and Richie Martin will be the middle infielders in his absence.
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Kevin Newman 3B | LAA
Pirates' Kevin Newman: Not starting Saturday
Newman isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.
Newman had started each of the last five games, and he went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, a stolen base and two walks. Hoy Park will start at shortstop and lead off.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Not in Saturday's lineup
McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.
McMahon has recorded hits in each of the last four games, and he went 5-for-14 with a home run, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and four runs during that time. Garrett Hampson will take his place at the hot corner and lead off.
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Tyler Freeman RF | COL
Indians' Tyler Freeman: Done for season
Freeman is done for the season due to "labrum concerns," Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.
He was out from June 24 through July 17 with a shoulder injury, then returned for a week and was placed back on the injured list with Double-A Akron. This report doesn't make it seem like the Arizona Fall League will be an option for Freeman, so the hope is that he can get healthy in time for spring training. Freeman, 22, has one of the best hit tools in the minors, slashing .323/.372/.470 with an 11.7 percent strikeout rate in 41 games during his first exposure to Double-A pitching.
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Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL
Twins' Josh Donaldson: Sitting Saturday
Donaldson will be on the bench Saturday against the Astros.
Donaldson was on the bench for six straight games while dealing with a hamstring injury before returning to the lineup for the last two. There haven't been reports of a setback, so it's likely he's simply receiving a routine day off as the Twins look to avoid overworking him. With Minnesota firmly out of the playoff picture and Donaldson under team control though 2024, it would hardly be a surprise to see the veteran third baseman receive regular maintenance days down the stretch.
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Nick Maton DH | CHW
Phillies' Nick Maton: Rejoins major-league club
Maton was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Maton appeared in 11 games during his recent minor-league stint and posted a .468 on-base percentage with a triple, three doubles, eight runs and four RBI. He'll fill a depth role for the Phillies after right-hander Chase Anderson (triceps) was placed on the 10-day IL.
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Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW
Reds' Mike Moustakas: Three doubles in return
Moustakas went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 10-0 win over the Pirates.
There was no rust whatsoever on the 32-year-old's bat as he saw his first action since May 18. Moustakas' return from a heel injury will give the Reds' offense a jolt for the stretch run, but with Jonathan India having locked down the job at second base while he was sidelined, Moose will have to split time at third base with Eugenio Suarez.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Plays nine innings Friday
Bregman (quadriceps) went 1-for-3 with two walks for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Bregman resumed play for the Skeeters on Friday and played all nine innings at third base. He last played in a game Tuesday, going 1-for-2 in a rain-shortened game. Bregman did not play when the suspended game resumed Wednesday, nor did he appear Thursday after a day of travel.