MLB Player News
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Eloy Jimenez DH | TB
White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Receiving rest day
Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Jimenez's absence from the lineup looks to be a matter of getting some rest for the day game after a night game. He had started in 14 consecutive games since returning from the injured list in mid-April and slashed .255/.328/.436 with three home runs and a stolen base over that span. Robbie Grossman will fill in for Jimenez on Wednesday as Chicago's designated hitter.
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Harold Ramirez DH | WAS
Rays' Harold Ramirez: On bench again Wednesday
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
After serving as the Rays' primary designated hitter for most of the season, Ramirez could be moving into a part-time role. He's on the bench for the third time in five games, and playing time could be even more difficult to come by once Jonathan Aranda (finger) is activated from the 10-day injured list, perhaps as soon as this weekend.
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Daniel Vogelbach DH | TOR
Blue Jays' Daniel Vogelbach: Getting rare start
Vogelbach will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Royals.
He's filling in for Justin Turner, who is getting a day off. The start is just the fifth of the season for Vogelbach, who is 2-for-18 at the dish so far for Toronto.
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Justin Turner 1B | CHC
Blue Jays' Justin Turner: Getting breather Wednesday
Turner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Royals.
It's a routine maintenance day for Turner, who hit two home runs in the series opener Monday before going hitless Tuesday. Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday and also occupy the cleanup spot.
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Estevan Florial LF | CLE
Guardians' Estevan Florial: Lifts game-tying homer
Florial went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-9 extra-inning loss to the Astros.
Florial's sixth-inning blast tied the game at 8-8. It was his third homer of the year and his first against a team other than the Yankees. Florial's playing time has been slipping recently, mostly as a byproduct of David Fry working his way into the lineup more frequently. The right-handed Fry, a natural catcher, will occasionally serve as the designated hitter or push one of the Guardians' regulars into that spot at Florial's expense. For the year, Florial is batting just .229 with an .827 OPS through 56 plate appearances.
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Miguel Sano 3B | LAA
Angels' Miguel Sano: Remains out Tuesday
Sano (knee) isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.
Knee inflammation will cause Sano to miss his fourth consecutive game, and the 30-year-old infielder could end up on the injured list if he's unable to return to the lineup soon. Cole Tucker will serve as the Angels' DH and bat seventh while Sano sits.
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Garrett Cooper 1B | ATL
Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Dealing with wrist contusion
Cooper (wrist) suffered a right wrist contusion in Tuesday's matchup with the Giants, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Cooper was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning, forcing him to be removed from his Red Sox debut early. The 33-year-old is likely set to undergo some additional imaging on his wrist, which will provide a better understanding of his status moving forward. In the meantime, Bobby Dalbec replaced Cooper at first base and would see an extended role in his absence.
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Garrett Cooper 1B | ATL
Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Exits early versus Giants
Cooper was hit in the right arm with a pitch and removed from Tuesday's contest against the Giants in the fifth inning, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Cooper was hit in the forearm/wrist with a 94.8 mph sinker from Sean Hjelle in the bottom of the fifth inning, leaving the contest after going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and the HBP. Bobby Dalbec replaced him at first base and is batting seventh.
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Nelson Velazquez RF | KC
Royals' Nelson Velazquez: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Velazquez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run Sunday, which broke a streak of 20 straight hitless at-bats. Vinnie Pasquantino will serve as the designated hitter while Salvador Perez (back) mans first base.