MLB Player News
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Jazz Chisholm 3B | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Resumes fielding
Chisholm (elbow) was spotted taking grounders at third base prior to Sunday's game against the Tigers, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Chisholm has spoken optimistically about his potential return from the injured list and this signifies a significant step in his recovery. He is also expected to resume swinging a bat soon.
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Gio Urshela 3B | ATL
Gio Urshela: Parts ways with Detroit
The Tigers placed Urshela on unconditional release waivers Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The veteran infielder was designated for assignment by Detroit on Friday, and he won't stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Urshela posted a .243/.286/.333 slash line with five homers and 37 RBI in 92 games for the Tigers this season.
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Austin Riley 3B | ATL
Braves' Austin Riley: Exits after HBP
Riley was removed from Sunday's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The third baseman initially stayed in to run the bases after being struck on the hand by a 97-mph sinker in the top of the first inning, but he was replaced in the field by Luke Williams for the bottom of the frame. Riley is likely headed for X-rays, leaving his availability up in the air heading into Tuesday's series opener versus the Phillies.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Angels' Anthony Rendon: Absence continuing Sunday
Rendon (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The 34-year-old will sit for the second straight game after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow Friday. Rendon isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, but he may need another day or two before rejoining the lineup. Brandon Drury will shift to the hot corner Sunday while Michael Stefanic receives a start at second base.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Could be activated Monday
Muncy (oblique) is traveling to Los Angeles and could be activated for Monday's series opener versus the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
The Dodgers were planning to reinstate the 33-year-old for Tuesday's contest, but Freddie Freeman's finger injury could necessitate a trip to the injured list and move that timeline up a day. Muncy has gone 6-for-21 with a double and a homer during his six-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he's ready to rejoin the active roster after spending three months on the injured list due to a strained oblique.
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Isaac Paredes 3B | CHC
Cubs' Isaac Paredes: Scratched with shoulder issue
Paredes was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to right shoulder discomfort, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
It's unclear when Paredes suffered the injury, but he struggled over the past few games and went 0-for-11 with two strikeouts. The 25-year-old will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Detroit. Patrick Wisdom has replaced Paredes at third base for Sunday's contest.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Lifts 13th homer
Arenado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers.
Arenado's homer was his second over the last four games. The third baseman has been steady at the plate in August, going 17-for-56 (.304) with 10 RBI over 15 games this month. He's up to a .268/.323/.395 slash line, 13 homers, 55 RBI, 51 runs scored, 17 doubles and two stolen bases over 116 contests for the season.
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Royce Lewis 3B | MIN
Twins' Royce Lewis: Not starting Sunday
Lewis is absent from Sunday's lineup against Texas.
Lewis will retreat to the dugout for the series finale after going 3-for-11 with two walks and three strikeouts over the first three games against the Rangers. Jose Miranda will start at third base and bat second against Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle.
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Alex Bregman 3B | HOU
Astros' Alex Bregman: On bench again Sunday
Bregman (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
It's the third straight game on the bench for Bregman due to swelling in the back of his right elbow, which surfaced after he slept on it awkwardly. Bregman should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Red Sox. Shay Whitcomb will receive another start at the hot corner Sunday for Houston.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | PIT
Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Absent from lineup
Hayes is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Seattle.
Hayes has gone 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over his last three games. He'll begin Sunday's contest in the dugout while Jared Triolo starts at third base and bats ninth.