MLB Player News
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Jordan Westburg 2B | BAL
Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Rehab assignment delayed
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Friday that Westburg (hamstring) won't play a rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk until late next week, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Westburg landed on the 10-day injured list April 28 due to a left hamstring strain. The injury is more severe than originally thought, and the 26-year-old third baseman will stick to baseball activities before embarking on a rehab assignment in Triple-A. Prior to his placement on the IL, Westburg was slashing .217/.265/.391 with 12 runs scored, four home runs and six RBI in 98 plate appearances.
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Matthew Lugo SS | LAA
Angels' Matthew Lugo: Heading to majors
The Angels recalled Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Lugo wasn't able to make the Angels' Opening Day roster, but he's now on the 26-man roster following Gustavo Campero's placement on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation. Lugo was acquired by the Angels from the Red Sox in July, and in Triple-A this season he is slashing .212/.292/.364 with two stolen bases, 22 runs scored, four home runs and 18 RBI in 168 plate appearances. With Campero and Mike Trout (knee) both on the IL, Lugo should have an opportunity to see some playing time in the outfield as a defensive substitute for Kyren Paris, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell.
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Coby Mayo 3B | BAL
Orioles' Coby Mayo: Sent back to minors
The Orioles optioned Mayo to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Mayo had some defensive lapses and went just 1-for-12 at the plate during his brief stint with the big club. The 23-year-old has nothing left to prove in the minors, but he will nonetheless head back to Norfolk to clear space on the roster for the return of Tyler O'Neill (neck).
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Jose Miranda 3B | MIN
Twins' Jose Miranda: Back in action at Triple-A
Miranda (hand) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Miranda is in St. Paul's lineup at third base Friday after missing the previous month with a strained left hand. He hit just .167 over 12 games with the Twins prior to his demotion in mid-April.
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Mark Vientos DH | NYM
Mets' Mark Vientos: Out of lineup again Friday
Vientos is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.
Vientos is sitting for the second straight game. With Vientos on the bench, Brett Baty is making the start at third base and batting sixth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Vientos is slashing .220/.301/.370 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and a 15:30 BB:K on the season.
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Jose Tena SS | WAS
Nationals' Jose Tena: Out against right-hander
Tena is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
Tena has handled most of the reps at third base against right-handed pitching over the last few weeks for the Nationals, but he will begin Friday's festivities on the bench as the Cardinals send righty Erick Fedde to the bump. Amed Rosario is at the hot corner and batting sixth Friday.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | ARI
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Returns to Cardinals' lineup
Arenado (back) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Friday's game versus the Nationals.
Arenado was a late scratch from the Cardinals' lineup Wednesday due to back spasms, but he's feeling well enough to play following the team's off day Thursday. The veteran third baseman will carry a modest four-game hitting streak into Friday's series opener.
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Otto Kemp 3B | PHI
Phillies' Otto Kemp: Hot start at Triple-A
Kemp is slashing .331/.423/.662 with 10 home runs, five steals and a 27.0 percent strikeout rate in 35 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Kemp has started 19 games at third base, seven games at first base and six games at second base while logging the second-highest wRC+ (184) in the International League. His .419 BABIP illustrates how fortunate Kemp has been in the early going, but he's nonetheless looking ready for his first taste of the majors if the Phillies deal with any injuries to their infield.
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Aaron Schunk 3B | ATL
Rockies' Aaron Schunk: Making progress
Schunk (groin) has resumed baseball activity, MLB.com reports.
Schunk has been sidelined since April 26. He has resumed fielding and batting practice as well as baserunning drills, but a timeline for his return is still unclear.
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Andy Ibanez 2B | ATH
Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Drives in two Thursday
Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies.
Ibanez helped lead the Tigers to an easy 10-2 win then began the nightcap on the bench, though he did enter the contest late as a defensive replacement. The utility player has a solid .259 batting average and .746 OPS to go along with two home runs and 12 RBI in 25 games, but his inconsistent playing time limits his overall fantasy appeal.