MLB Player News
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Adley Rutschman C | BAL
Orioles' Adley Rutschman: Homers in win
Rutschman went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Rutschman put the Orioles on the board with a two-run blast in the first inning, his first homer since returning from the injured list July 28. The 27-year-old has been sharp in 10 games since his return, hitting safely in nine of them with eight extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs scored. For the season, he's slashing .240/.325/.401 with nine homers, 27 RBI and 37 runs scored across 317 plate appearances.
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Carlos Narvaez C | BOS
Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Taking seat Friday
Narvaez (knee) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Knee soreness prevented Narvaez from starting Wednesday's game, and he'll remain on the bench Friday despite receiving two consecutive rest days. Connor Wong will pick up another start behind the plate as a result and bat ninth. Per Healey, Narvaez expects to be back in the next day or two.
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Maverick Handley C | BAL
Orioles' Maverick Handley: Going on rehab assignment
Handley (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Handley hasn't seen game action since June 22 due to a concussion and, more recently, a sprained right wrist. However, he's getting close to making a return, as he's set to see some game action this weekend. It's unclear how long of an assignment he'll require.
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Jhonny Pereda C | MIN
Twins' Jhonny Pereda: Joining active roster
The Twins recalled Pereda from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Pereda will step in for Christian Vazquez (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, to provide catching depth behind Ryan Jeffers. Since being claimed off waivers July 22, Pereda has gone 7-for-21 (.333) with a homer, two doubles and a triple for St. Paul.
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Christian Vazquez C | MIN
Twins' Christian Vazquez: Heads to IL
The Twins placed Vazquez on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a left shoulder infection.
The issue is with his non-throwing shoulder, but it will still require a stint on the injured list. The 34-year-old Vazquez will be eligible to return for the start of a three-game homestand against the Athletics which begins Aug. 19. Until then, Jhonny Pereda and Mickey Gasper will provide catching depth behind Ryan Jeffers.
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Ali Sanchez C | BOS
Red Sox's Ali Sanchez: Picked up by Red Sox
The Red Sox claimed Sanchez off waivers Friday.
Sanchez will provide some catching depth after being designated for assignment by Toronto on Tuesday. Carlos Narvaez is currently tending to knee soreness, and Sanchez could see action if Boston's starter is forced to miss time. Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the Red Sox plan to have Sanchez join the rest of the team in San Diego as part of the 26-man roster.
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Carlos Narvaez C | BOS
Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Battling knee soreness
Narvaez is absent from Wednesday's lineup versus the Royals due to knee soreness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Narvaez looked gimpy while running out a grounder in Tuesday's 6-2 win, although he wasn't forced out of the contest. He was still sporting a limp prior to Wednesday's game, but the hope is he will be ready to play Friday in San Diego, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Connor Wong will be behind the dish for the Red Sox on Wednesday.
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Carlos Narvaez C | BOS
Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: Out again amid slump
Narvaez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Royals.
Narvaez started Tuesday's game, but this will be the third time over the last four contests that he's been absent from the lineup. He's been in a rut at the dish, going 1-for-23 over his last six contests. Connor Wong will fill in at catcher Wednesday.
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Nick Fortes C | TB
Rays' Nick Fortes: Filling in for resting Feduccia
Fortes will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Though he'll crack the starting nine for the series finale, Fortes looks poised to work in a timeshare behind the dish with Hunter Feduccia, after the latter was acquired from the Dodgers on Thursday. Feduccia had started in three of the previous four contests and may hold a slight edge over Fortes in terms of playing time at the moment.