MLB Player News
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Alejandro Kirk C | TOR
Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Clubs second homer
Kirk went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Brewers.
The backstop took Colin Rea deep in the third inning, ending a power drought for Kirk that stretched back to April 28. While his .612 OPS and two homers on the season are a disappointment, the 25-year-old may be coming around at the plate -- over his last 10 games, Kirk's batting .308 (8-for-26).
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James McCann C | BAL
Orioles' James McCann: Homer, steal in win
McCann went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rays.
This was McCann's third multi-hit effort of the season and his first since April 16. He also picked up his second homer and first steal of the campaign. McCann's playing time remains limited while backing up star catcher Adley Rutschman, who received a day off Monday. McCann is at a .211/.224/.326 slash line through 98 plate appearances.
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Cal Raleigh C | SEA
Mariners' Cal Raleigh: Slugs walk-off grand slam
Raleigh went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in an 8-4 win against the White Sox on Monday.
Raleigh went hitless with a pair of strikeouts over his first four at-bats but finished the game with a bang, belting a grand slam with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Mariners a walk-off win. It was the second straight day that the backstop produced a clutch hit -- he knocked a two-run single in the 10th frame Sunday to help Seattle to victory. Raleigh is barely over the Mendoza line with a .206 batting average on the season, but he's tied for second among MLB catchers with 12 homers and is tied for fourth with 39 RBI.
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Yainer Diaz C | HOU
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Dealing with soreness
Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against the Giants due to soreness and limited range of motion in his right index finger, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Diaz took a foul tip to his right hand during Sunday's game against the Angels, and he didn't feel healthy enough to start Monday's series opener. However, manager Joe Espada noted Diaz will be available to pinch hit if needed. Victor Caratini draws the start behind the dish and will bat ninth in Diaz's place.
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Yainer Diaz C | HOU
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Sitting Monday
Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Diaz stayed in Sunday's game versus the Angels after being struck in the right hand by a foul tip, but with Cesar Salazar reportedly being recalled, it's possible the hand is still bothering the Astros' starting catcher. The team should have more on his status shortly. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish Monday and bat ninth against Giants southpaw Kyle Harrison.
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Cesar Salazar C | HOU
Astros' Cesar Salazar: Expected to be recalled
The Astros are expected to recall Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.
Yainer Diaz was hit in the right hand by a foul tip during Sunday's loss to the Angels. He was able to stay in the game, but Salazar's impending addition to the roster could indicate that Diaz will have to miss some time. The Astros should offer more clarity later Tuesday.
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Danny Jansen C | BOS
Blue Jays' Danny Jansen: Absent from lineup
Jansen is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Milwaukee.
It looks to be a routine day off for Jansen, who had started the last two and three of the previous four contests. Alejandro Kirk will do the catching for Jose Berrios on Monday.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Absent from lineup
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Rockies.
He and Christian Vazquez have now alternated starts at catcher over the last seven games for the Twins. Jeffers has slowed down considerably in June with just two hits in his first 22 plate appearances, so perhaps the extra rest will help recharge his batteries.
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Adley Rutschman C | BAL
Orioles' Adley Rutschman: Gets breather after big game
Rutschman is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Tampa Bay.
Rutschman started the first three games of the series at catcher and had been in the lineup for each of the last 10 contests for the Orioles. However, after going 3-for-5 with a grand slam and a career-high six RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win, Rutschman will get a breather Monday as Baltimore goes for the rare four-game sweep. James McCann will pick up the start behind the dish.
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Ben Rortvedt C | TB
Rays' Ben Rortvedt: Getting rest Monday
Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Rortvedt will get a break for the series finale after he caught all nine innings of Sunday's 9-2 loss while going 1-for-4 with a double. Alex Jackson will step in behind the dish Monday.