MLB Player News
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Tyler Stephenson C | CIN
Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Resting Tuesday
Stephenson is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mariners.
Stephen will rest on the bench Tuesday after going 3-for-7 with two home runs over the last two games since he last sat on the bench Saturday. However, all three of those hits came in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rockies as he failed to reach base in Monday's 8-0 loss to the Mariners. Jose Trevino has the start behind the dish and is batting seventh Tuesday.
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Garrett Stubbs C | PHI
Phillies' Garrett Stubbs: Lands on injured list
The Phillies placed Stubbs on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to July 18, due to left wrist inflammation, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
It's unclear how exactly Stubbs sustained the injury given that he hasn't seen game action since July 10, but he'll be unavailable for at least the next week. Bryan De La Cruz was added to the major-league roster in a corresponding move.
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Hunter Feduccia C | LAD
Rays' Hunter Feduccia: Sitting against righty
Feduccia is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto.
It's the second straight day that the left-handed-hitting Feduccia is not starting against a righty hurler (in this case, Kevin Gausman). Nick Fortes will get another start after going 2-for-4 with a homer in Monday's series opener.
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Yainer Diaz C | HOU
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Taking seat Tuesday
Diaz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Marlins.
Diaz started at catcher the last three games but will begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench. Christian Vazquez will take over behind the plate for Houston.
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Samuel Basallo C | BAL
Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Out of lineup again Tuesday
Basallo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
It's the second straight absence from the lineup for Basallo after he exited Sunday's contest due to right shoulder discomfort. The 21-year-old indicated his shoulder is already feeling better and that he should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Adley Rutschman (wrist) is already on the IL, leaving Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp to split catching duties if Basallo misses more time.
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Patrick Bailey C | CLE
Guardians' Patrick Bailey: Resting Tuesday
Bailey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Austin Hedges will receive the nod behind the plate Tuesday while Bailey rests for the second game of the series. In Monday's 13-4 victory, Bailey caught all nine innings while producing a season-high four hits, including his fourth home run of the campaign.
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Alejandro Kirk C | TOR
Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Exiting starting nine
Kirk is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rays.
It's a regular day off for Kirk, who is sporting just a .598 OPS with one home run in 25 games since coming off the injured list. Brandon Valenzuela will grab a start at catcher in Kirk's stead.
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Edgar Quero C | CHW
White Sox's Edgar Quero: Recalled from Triple-A
The White Sox recalled Quero from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
He's getting another opportunity following the injury to Kyle Teel (ankle). Quero slashed just .187/.253/.233 earlier this season for the White Sox and hit only .230/.299/.295 at Charlotte, so it's difficult to summon much confidence he'll right the ship offensively. However, he should get an opportunity to at least share the catching job with Drew Romo while Teel is shelved.