MLB Player News
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David Bote 3B | CHC
Cubs' David Bote: Struggling to find playing time
Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Bote hasn't started since July 28 and has seen light action in the Cubs' last nine games, appearing off the bench in just two of those contests. With the Cubs at full strength in the infield, Bote's opportunities are expected to remain fairly limited.
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Royce Lewis 3B | MIN
Twins' Royce Lewis: Taking seat Wednesday
Lewis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
After starting in each of the Twins' last eight games while batting .222 with three home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI and six runs, Lewis will get a breather for the Wednesday afternoon contest. Jose Miranda will spell Lewis at third base and bat third.
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Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN
Reds' Noelvi Marte: Two hits, two runs in win
Marte went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Marlins.
Marte's bat has woken up against Miami; the ninth-hole batter has three hits, including a home run, in the first two games of the series. The multi-hit effort Tuesday was his third in 31 games and first since July 10. Marte will need to put together a consistent stretch to get back to the middle of the order, where he was projected to bat prior to his 80-game suspension and where he slotted initially upon his return.
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Royce Lewis 3B | MIN
Twins' Royce Lewis: Swats another homer
Lewis went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs.
Lewis' power has come right back to him after he missed over three weeks with a groin injury. Over 11 games since his return, he's batting .250 (9-for-36) with four homers and 13 RBI. The third baseman continues to split his time between the hot corner and designated hitter to limit the physical toll of playing the field. Over 35 contests this year, he is slashing .280/.357/.680 with 14 long balls, 31 RBI, 25 runs scored and eight doubles.
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Isaac Paredes 3B | CHC
Cubs' Isaac Paredes: Powers team to win Tuesday
Paredes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Twins.
Paredes connected for a three-run shot against Minnesota starter Pablo Lopez in the first inning, his first home run with the Cubs and 17th of the season. The 25-year-old had gotten off to a bit of a slow start with his new team, as he came into the night mired in a 3-for-27 slump over seven games since getting traded to Chicago. Paredes should continue to play regularly, however, and Tuesday's big effort could jump start a hot streak for the talented hitter.
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Luis Rengifo 3B | LAA
Angels' Luis Rengifo: Out for season
Rengifo underwent season-ending surgery on his wrist Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Rengifo landed on the injured list Saturday due to right wrist inflammation -- the second time this season his wrist has caused him to spend time on the IL. The timing of his procedure will put an early end to his 2024 campaign, but he is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next year. He'll finish with a .300/.347/.417 slash line with six homers, 30 RBI and 24 steals across 78 games.
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Brooks Lee SS | MIN
Twins' Brooks Lee: Back in lineup Tuesday
Lee (shoulder) is starting at second base and batting ninth Tuesday against the Cubs.
Lee sat out the past two games while dealing with soreness in his right shoulder, but he's ready to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup at Wrigley Field. The 23-year-old has struggled at the plate since the All-Star break with a .229/.309/.229 slash line in 13 games.
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Mark Vientos 3B | NYM
Mets' Mark Vientos: Back in lineup
Vientos (ankle) will start at third base and bat fifth Tuesday against the Rockies.
Vientos fouled a ball off his right ankle Sunday and was forced to sit out Monday's contest as a result, but it no longer seems to be an issue heading into Tuesday. The 24-year-old was held hitless during his last game, snapping a six-game hit streak that saw him go 6-for-22 with two homers and four RBI.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Angels' Anthony Rendon: Reinstated from injured list
The Angels activated Rendon (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
The 34-year-old is back on the active roster after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf due to lower-back inflammation. Rendon will have to wait a day before seeing game action, however, since Tuesday's game was postponed into a doubleheader Wednesday.