MLB Player News
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Eugenio Suarez 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez: Ties franchise record Friday
Suarez went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI and three runs in Friday's 12-2 win over the Red Sox.
Suarez took Josh Winckowski deep in the seventh inning for his second grand slam of the season, both coming in his last eight games. He also drove in another run for his fourth game this season with five or more RBI, tying Yasmany Tomas' franchise record. Since July 1, Suarez is slashing .296/.351/.609 with 13 home runs and a MLB-leading 42 RBI.
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DJ LeMahieu 3B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Precautionarily scratched
LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball during warmups and was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
LeMahieu appeared to be fine after the incident, but the Yankees will play it safe and give him the night off. The 35-year-old was slated to play first base and bat ninth, but both of those slots will be filled by Ben Rice instead. LeMahieu should be considered day-to-day.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Sitting Friday
Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.
The lefty-hitting Muncy will begin Friday's contest in the dugout as the Rays send southpaw Tyler Alexander to the mound. In three games since returning from the 60-day injured list Monday, Muncy has gone 4-for-10 with three runs scored, two home runs and six RBI.
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Shay Whitcomb 3B | HOU
Astros' Shay Whitcomb: In lineup after Alvarez scratch
Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine. Alex Bregman will shift back to DH.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | CHW
White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Close to rehab assignment
Moncada (thigh) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Moncada has been on the IL since early April due to an adductor strain. He started a rehab assignment in early July, and in his five outings before being shut back down July 22 due to general soreness, he went 8-for-15 with four runs scored and two RBI. How Moncada responds to his second rehab stint will indicate whether the White Sox will bring the 29-year-old third baseman back into the fold or hold him out until the 2025 season.
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Brooks Lee SS | MIN
Twins' Brooks Lee: Assignment starting Saturday
Lee (biceps/shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Lee has been dealing with right biceps tendinitis and some soreness in his right shoulder throughout August and has been on the injured list since Aug. 9. He received a cortisone shot for the biceps tendinitis shortly after going on the shelf and is now ready to begin a rehab assignment. The 23-year-old has slashed .253/.309/.333 with two home runs and three stolen bases across 110 plate appearances with the Twins.
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Alex Bregman 3B | HOU
Astros' Alex Bregman: Back at third base Friday
Bregman is starting at third base and batting second in Friday's game versus the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Bregman started in the designated hitter spot in his first two games back from swelling in his right elbow, but he's feeling well enough to play the field Friday. The Astros are likely to continue giving Bregman some starts at DH just to be safe, but it's a good sign that he's returning to third base already. Yordan Alvarez will be the DH on Friday.
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Shay Whitcomb 3B | HOU
Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Getting night off
Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.
Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch while Alex Bregman dealt with an elbow issue. Bregman appears to be just about recovered though, and he'll handle the hot corner Friday.
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Jazz Chisholm 3B | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Back from IL
The Yankees reinstated Chisholm (elbow) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies.
The 26-year-old landed on the injured list in mid-August due to a UCL sprain in his left (non-throwing) elbow, but he's ready to rejoin New York after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Chisholm has been a significant contributor in 14 games since being acquired from the Marlins, as he has a .316/.361/.702 slash line with seven homers, five steals, 11 RBI and 13 runs in 61 plate appearances with the Yankees.