MLB Player News
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Scratched from Saturday's lineup
Jeffers was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles due to a right thumb contusion, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Jeffers was initially slated to catch Saturday after exiting Friday's game with a right thumb injury, but he's still dealing with the issue. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Gary Sanchez will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
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Adley Rutschman C | BAL
Orioles' Adley Rutschman: On bench Saturday
Rutschman isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Rutschman went 0-for-11 with a stolen base, a walk and three strikeouts over the last three games and will get a breather Saturday. Robinson Chirinos is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.
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Gary Sanchez C | MIL
Twins' Gary Sanchez: Takes seat Saturday
Sanchez isn't in the lineup Saturday against Baltimore.
Sanchez appeared off the bench during Friday's win over the Orioles, but he'll be out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup. Ryan Jeffers is starting behind the plate while Nick Gordon enters the lineup in center field.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Starting Saturday
Jeffers (thumb) is starting Saturday against the Orioles.
Jeffers exited Friday's win over the Orioles due to a right thumb contusion, but he'll start behind the plate and bat ninth Saturday. Over his last six games, he's gone 2-for-17 with four strikeouts.
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Luke Maile C | KC
Guardians' Luke Maile: Not starting matinee
Maile isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Maile went 1-for-13 with three strikeouts over his last four games and will be out of the starting nine for a second consecutive matchup. Sandy Leon is starting at catcher and batting eighth.
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Alejandro Kirk C | TOR
Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Not starting matinee
Kirk isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.
Kirk drew starts in the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a walk. He'll get a breather in Saturday's matinee while Gabriel Moreno starts behind the dish and Cavan Biggio enters the lineup at first base.
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Francisco Mejia C | TB
Rays' Francisco Mejia: Takes seat in matinee
Mejia isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Mejia went 2-for-12 with five strikeouts over his last four games and will take a seat for a second consecutive game. Rene Pinto is starting at catcher and batting seventh.
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Athletics' Sean Murphy: Paces offense Friday
Murphy went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two total RBI in Friday's 3-1 win over the Mariners.
Murphy opened the scoring with an RBI single in the fifth inning and added a solo shot in the seventh to restore a two-run lead. This was his fourth multi-hit game in his last nine, but he hadn't posted an extra-base hit in that span prior to Friday. The catcher is slashing .224/.297/.406 with nine homers, 32 RBI, 29 runs scored, a stolen base and 17 doubles through 283 plate appearances.
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Gary Sanchez C | MIL
Twins' Gary Sanchez: Returns from heel injury
Sanchez (heel) replaced an injured Ryan Jeffers (hand) in the third inning and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Orioles.
Sanchez had exited Thursday's game early due to a heel injury, but he was able to get behind the plate Friday. He'll likely start Saturday's game with Jeffers having a sore hand.