MLB Player News
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Adrian Del Castillo C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Plates six in win
Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a two-RBI single during Monday's 9-6 win over the Marlins.
Del Castillo's excellent rookie campaign got even better Monday, as he delivered his first career grand slam as part of a six-RBI day. The 24-year-old has homered in back-to-back games and is slashing .333/.405/.668 through 37 plate appearances. Del Castillo has been working on the strong side of a platoon with Jose Herrera behind the dish, and with Gabriel Moreno (adductor) not close to returning, Del Castillo should continue to see plenty of catching work.
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Francisco Alvarez C | NYM
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Plays hero Monday
Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.
Alvarez took Seranthony Dominguez yard on a 3-0 pitch with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, breaking the 3-3 tie and giving New York the victory. Alvarez is 10-for-44 (.227) with a home run and a triple in August.
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Ivan Herrera C | STL
Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Heating up at Triple-A
Herrera (shoulder) has gone 8-for-19 with a home run, a stolen base and two walks in five games since returning to the Triple-A Memphis lineup Tuesday.
Herrera was held out for a little over a week earlier in the month while recovering from a left shoulder sprain, but he's since been given the green light to return and has looked dialed in at the dish. He's now slashing .345/.457/.448 through eight games in August.
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Patrick Bailey C | SF
Giants' Patrick Bailey: Late scratch Monday
Bailey has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox due to tightness in his right side, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Bailey is likely headed for additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. Curt Casali will handle the catching duties and bat ninth in Bailey's absence.
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Hunter Feduccia C | LAD
Dodgers' Hunter Feduccia: Called up Monday
Feduccia was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.
Feduccia will officially join the major-league roster, replacing Austin Barnes (toe) as the team's backup catcher after Barnes was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Feduccia has produced a .282 average with six home runs, 46 RBI, 38 runs scored and two stolen bases over 252 at-bats in 73 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.
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Austin Barnes C | LAD
Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Expected to miss minimum time
Barnes (toe) is expected to miss the minimum 10 days while on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Barnes is dealing with an injured big toe on his left foot, but he'll be able to avoid a prolonged stint on the IL. The catcher will be replaced by Hunter Feduccia as the primary backup option behind Will Smith behind the plate.
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Hunter Feduccia C | LAD
Dodgers' Hunter Feduccia: Will be recalled Monday
The Dodgers are expected to recall Feduccia from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Monday's contest against the Mariners, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
He'll replace Austin Barnes, who is headed to the 10-day injured list. Feduccia, 27, had one plate appearance with the Dodgers earlier this season and has posted an .848 OPS with six homers this year at Oklahoma City. He will serve as Will Smith's backup.
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Austin Barnes C | LAD
Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Expected to go on IL
Barnes is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game versus the Mariners, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
Per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Barnes took a foul ball off his left big toe during Sunday's win over the Cardinals. It's uncertain whether he's dealing with a fracture or is just sore. Barnes will be eligible to come off the IL at the end of August but it's not clear if he might be ready at that time. Hunter Feduccia will be called up to serve as the Dodgers' backup catcher behind Will Smith.
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Keibert Ruiz C | WAS
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Belts 12th homer
Ruiz went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
The catcher got the Nationals on the board in the fourth inning by driving a Taijuan Walker pitch deep to right field. Ruiz is putting together a strong month of August, slashing .283/.321/.547 through 14 games with four of his 12 homers on the season, as well as eight runs and nine RBI.
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Adrian Del Castillo C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Belts second homer since call-up
Del Castillo went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Rays.
Del Castillo's second homer of the season was a clutch three-run shot that tied the game in the ninth, sending it into extras. The catcher was 0-for-4 going into that at-bat, rendering him in a 1-for-16 slump prior to the blast. Del Castillo began his big-league career on fire, going 7-for-12 with three extra-base hits and five RBI. With 24 homers in the minors prior to his call up, Del Castillo has the potential to provide intriguing pop from the catcher position while Gabriel Moreno remains sidelined for the Diamondbacks.