MLB Player News
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Padres' Elias Diaz: Homers in win
Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Nationals.
Diaz chased MacKenzie Gore with a two-run homer in the third inning and later added a single in the seventh. It was a much-needed effort for the 34-year-old, who entered Sunday in an 0-for-17 slump to begin July. For the year, he's slashing just .198/.270/.307 with five home runs, 16 RBI and 23 runs scored across 214 plate appearances while sharing time behind the plate with Martin Maldonado.
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Francisco Alvarez C | NYM
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Set to return to big leagues
Alvarez is expected to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Alvarez will return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Syracuse on June 22. The catcher caught fire at Triple-A, batting .299 with 11 home runs, 24 RBI and 17 runs scored over 19 contests following his demotion. Alvarez will now compete with Luis Torrens for starts behind the plate with the Mets.
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Will Smith C | LAD
Dodgers' Will Smith: Getting rest Sunday
Smith isn't starting against the Brewers on Sunday.
Smith started the Dodgers' first two games coming out of the All-Star break, going 3-for-8, but he'll get a breather for Sunday's afternoon affair. Dalton Rushing is starting behind the plate and batting ninth in the series finale against Milwaukee.
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J.T. Realmuto C | PHI
Phillies' J.T. Realmuto: Beginning on bench Sunday
Realmuto is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup versus the Angels.
Realmuto will get a breather after starting each of Philadelphia's previous six contests. Rafael Marchan is getting the start behind the plate in the series finale versus Los Angeles.
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Braves' Sean Murphy: Getting breather Sunday
Murphy isn't in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Yankees.
Murphy had started each of Atlanta's previous six games either at catcher or DH, but he'll get a rest Sunday. He went 8-for-23 with three homers and seven RBI during that six-game stretch, justifying Atlanta's decision to get his bat into the lineup even on days when he didn't catch. Marcell Ozuna, who has been playing through a hip issue, is back in the lineup at DH on Sunday after beginning on the bench three straight days.
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Patrick Bailey C | SF
Giants' Patrick Bailey: Receiving rest Sunday
Bailey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Bailey started the first two games coming out of the All-Star break and five straight overall, and he'll take a seat Sunday after going 7-for-16 with a walk and two runs during that stretch. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate to catch for lefty Robbie Ray in the series finale versus Toronto.
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Hunter Goodman RF | COL
Rockies' Hunter Goodman: Lifts 18th homer
Goodman went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Twins.
Goodman got some time off around his All-Star Game appearance, but he should continue to see starting catcher duties moving forward. He's up to 18 homers on the year, including four over 10 contests in July despite hitting a modest .243 (9-for-37) this month. The 25-year-old is at a .282/.329/.528 slash line with 55 RBI, 48 runs scored, 18 doubles, four triples and one stolen bases through 86 games in a breakout campaign.
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Carson Kelly C | CHC
Cubs' Carson Kelly: Riding pine Saturday
Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Kelly opened up the second half by going 0-for-3 with a walk Friday, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench while Reese McGuire catches for Shota Imanaga and bats eighth.
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Jose Herrera C | TEX
Diamondbacks' Jose Herrera: Not in Saturday's lineup
Herrera isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cardinals, SI.com reports.
Herrera will rest his legs Saturday after going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's win. James McCann will replace him as Arizona's catcher and bat seventh.
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Riley Adams C | WAS
Nationals' Riley Adams: Resting Saturday
Adams isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
After opening the second half with a three-strikeout performance Friday, Adams will step aside Saturday while Drew Millas starts behind the plate.