MLB Player News
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Going on paternity leave
The Dodgers are expected to place Muncy on the paternity list Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Muncy can be away from the club for up three games. With the Dodgers set to begin a homestand Friday versus the Cardinals, Muncy will most likely remain in Los Angeles while the team completes its road trip with a three-game set in Pittsburgh. Muncy leads the majors with 11 home runs so far this season.
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Gunnar Henderson SS | BAL
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Getting day off
Henderson is not in the Orioles' lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Henderson has scuffled against both righties and lefties this season, but his struggles versus southpaws has been more pronounced with a .489 OPS. He'll take a seat Monday with the Red Sox throwing left-hander Chris Sale. Ramon Urias will be at third base and Adam Frazier will get a start at second base versus a lefty.
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Jason Vosler 3B | SEA
Reds' Jason Vosler: Dropped from 40-man roster
The Reds designated Vosler for assignment Monday.
After securing a spot on the Opening Day roster, Vosler made an early splash by providing six extra-base hits and nine RBI through the Reds' first eight games, but a 36 percent strikeout rate during that stretch was a warning sign that tough times were ahead for the 29-year-old. Regression ended up hitting Vosler hard, as he had fallen into a 4-for-38 rut at the dish over his last 12 games while striking out in 40 percent of his plate appearances. Though Joey Votto (shoulder/biceps) remains on the injured list, the Reds will likely turn over first base to Wil Myers on a regular basis to open up more opportunities for other outfielders rather than sticking with Vosler as an everyday option in the infield.
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DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Three hits Sunday
LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 5-1 loss against the Blue Jays.
LeMahieu was the lone Yankee to record multiple hits in the 5-1 loss. The 34-year-old infielder has gotten off to a solid start this season, slashing .281/.361/.500 with two homers, eight RBI and 12 runs scored through his first 72 plate appearances. LeMahieu still offers solid fantasy value while hitting in the middle of the Yankees lineup.
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Brewers' Brian Anderson: Finds power stroke in loss
Anderson went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
Anderson opened the scoring for the Brewers in the fourth with a shot to right center and then tacked on another in the eighth. They were his fourth and fifth homers on the year, and his first time leaving the yard since his multi-homer game against the Mets on April 4. The 30-year-old got off to a blistering start to the year but has not maintained consistency so far. He's now raised his line back to .280/.364/.533 and has 18 RBI, 15 runs and a 11:24 BB:K over 88 plate appearances.
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Jose Miranda 3B | MIN
Twins' Jose Miranda: On base thrice in win
Mirando went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Twins.
Miranda found himself on base in the second, third, fifth and eighth inning, although his last time getting on was due to a fielder's choice. He came across to put the Twins up 3-1 in the fifth after walking in the inning. The 24-year-old has begun to turn things around at the plate, tallying seven hits over his last five games after he had just 14 total over his first 17 games. Miranda has yet to leave the yard thus far, and hopefully his recent surge is a sign of better things to come.
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Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE
Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Drives in four
Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Sunday's win over the Marlins.
Ramirez gave the Guardians the lead with a two-run blast in the third inning before driving in another two runs with a sacrifice fly and an RBI double. The switch-hitting third baseman is slashing .267/.350/.477 with three home runs, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored and four stolen bases through his first 100 plate appearances this season.
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Manny Machado 3B | SD
Padres' Manny Machado: Returns to lineup
Machado (back) is playing third base and batting third in Sunday's contest against Arizona.
Machado was held out of the lineup Saturday due to a recent bout with back soreness, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, but the issue appears to be minor since he's back at the hot corner Sunday. Machado is off to a slow start this season, slashing .221/.253/.291 with one homer, seven RBI and a stolen base through 91 plate appearances.
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Eugenio Suarez 3B | CIN
Mariners' Eugenio Suarez: Clutch hitting Saturday
Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in a win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
The veteran slugger drove home Kolten Wong and J.P. Crawford with a two-out single in the seventh inning that snapped a 3-3 tie and wound up being the difference in the game. The timely knock pushed Suarez's RBI total to a team-leading 15, and he's now hitting .360 across 32 plate appearances with runners in scoring position this season.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Angels' Anthony Rendon: Gets breather against Royals
Rendon is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Rendon will take a seat after going 0-for-7 in the first two games of the series against Kansas City. Gio Urshela is at third base and hitting sixth in his place.