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  • Padres' Manny Machado: Remains out Tuesday

    Machado (shoulder) will remain out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game Tuesday against the Brewers.

    Machado has been sidelined since May 19 with the shoulder issue and it remains unknown when he could return to the lineup. Ha-Seong Kim will get the start at the hot corner once again Tuesday.

  • DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Absent for birth of child

    LeMahieu's absence from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Toronto is due to the birth of his child, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

    The news explains why LeMahieu finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. The Yankees have yet to officially place him on the injured list, but such a move could be coming soon.

  • Kevin Newman 3B | LAA

    Pirates' Kevin Newman: Sitting Tuesday

    Newman is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game agains the Cubs.

    This figures to be just a day off for Newman, as he's been a consistent presence in Pittsburgh's lineup during the Pirates' first 46 games. Cole Tucker will start at shortstop.

  • DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Toronto.

    LeMahieu finds himself sitting for the second time in three games, which suggests he could be dealing with an unreported minor injury. Rougned Odor will be the second baseman Tuesday.

  • Patrick Wisdom 3B | SEA

    Cubs' Patrick Wisdom: Recalled from Triple-A

    The Cubs recalled Wisdom from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

    The first and third baseman has struggled to the tune of a .160 average in 25 minor-league at-bats this season; however, three of his four hits have been homers. Wisdom will provide much-needed infield depth while Matt Duffy (back) spends time on the injured list.

  • Matt Duffy 3B | TEX

    Cubs' Matt Duffy: Placed on injured list

    Duffy was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower-back strain, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

    Originally labeled back tightness, Duffy's condition appears to be more serious than the Cubs initially thought. Having hit .286 in his last 13 games. the 30-year-old has been a reliable option at a number of positions and will be sorely missed while his back heals.

  • Brian Anderson RF | ATL

    Marlins' Brian Anderson: Awaiting MRI results

    Anderson underwent an MRI on his sore left shoulder Tuesday, the results of which have yet to be released, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

    Anderson left Monday's game against the Phillies with the injury. It comes at a bad time for the third baseman, as he was finally starting to heat up at the plate, posting a 1.006 OPS over his last 11 games after struggling to a .556 OPS over his first 24. Once the results of the tests are made public, it should become clear whether he'll need a stint on the injured list.

  • J.D. Davis 1B | LAA

    Mets' J.D. Davis: Targeting return next week

    Davis (finger/neck) could return to the lineup next week, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

    On the injured list with a sprained finger, Davis' rehab stint at Triple-A Syracuse was paused over the weekend while he dealt with a stiff neck. Manager Luis Rojas indicated that the team wants to see him to play a full nine innings in a few straight games before being activated, which would make early next week the most likely timeline for his return to the Mets' depleted lineup.

  • Blue Jays' Jordan Groshans: Dealing with sore back

    Groshans hasn't played at Double-A New Hampshire since May 18 due to mild lower-back soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    The Blue Jays don't appear to be overly concerned about the injury and believe that with some extra rest, Groshans will be able to avoid an extended absence. The 21-year-old dabbled at both shortstop and third base through his first 11 games with New Hampshire, batting .244 with no home runs and no stolen bases while striking out 13 times in 48 plate appearances (27.1 percent).

  • Jean Segura 3B | CLE

    Phillies' Jean Segura: Swipes second bag

    Segura went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base, a double and a run scored Monday against the Marlins.

    Segura delivered an RBI double in the top of the ninth inning to close the gap, but Miami would hang on for the 9-6 victory. He's in the midst of a modest four-game hitting streak, collecting two extra-base hits, three RBI and two walks over that brief stretch. Segura is slashing .331/.373/.484 through 33 contests in 2021.

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