MLB Player News
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George Springer RF | TOR
Blue Jays' George Springer: Two hits, including homer, in Game 2
Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.
Springer walked and came around to score on a grand slam by Vladimir Guerrero in the fourth inning. He later added a solo homer off Will Warren in the following frame and a double in the bottom of the seventh. Springer will look to build off Sunday's performance when Toronto attempts to sweep New York on the road Tuesday.
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Anthony Santander RF | TOR
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander: On bench for Game 2
Santander is out of the lineup Sunday for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees.
The switch-hitting Santander hit just .146 with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate over 55 plate appearances against lefties during the season, so he'll take a seat on the bench for Game 2 while the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the mound. Toronto will go with a starting outfield of Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho and Myles Straw from left to right Sunday.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: In lineup as DH
Keith (ribs) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth in Saturday's ALDS Game 1 matchup against the Mariners.
Keith was officially added to the Tigers' ALDS roster Saturday after missing the wild-card round with rib-cage inflammation, and he's now been deemed fit enough to work as Detroit's designated hitter to begin the series. He'll make his 2025 postseason debut against George Kirby, whom he is 4-for-8 against in his MLB career.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Named on ALDS roster
Keith (ribs) is listed on the Tigers' ALDS roster.
Keith landed on the injured list Sept. 19 due to right rib cage inflammation, and after sitting out the AL Wild Card Series versus Cleveland, the 24-year-old will now be available to play against Seattle in the ALDS. That being said, it remains unknown whether he will start Game 1 against the Mariners on Saturday. If he sits out, Zach McKinstry would likely continue to see action at the hot corner.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Hoping to be back for ALDS
The Tigers are hopeful that Keith (ribs) will be ready to play in the ALDS, should they advance, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Sidelined for the past two weeks with right rib cage inflammation, Keith played catch on the field at Progressive Field on Wednesday. He's also been able to participate in other baseball activities, including swinging a bat, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Keith certainly appears to be moving in the right direction, but a decision on his availability for the ALDS could come down to the wire. With Keith sidelined, Zach McKinstry has been filling in at third base for the Tigers.
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Masataka Yoshida LF | BOS
Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Out of lineup Tuesday
Yoshida is absent from the lineup Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees.
It will be lefty Max Fried on the bump for the Yankees, so the left-handed-hitting Yoshida will retreat to the bench to begin the contest. Rob Refsnyder is starting at designated hitter and batting leadoff for the Red Sox.
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Mike Trout CF | LAA
Angels' Mike Trout: Ends 2025 season with homer
Trout smacked a solo home run during the Angels' 6-2 loss to the Astros on Sunday.
Trout put the Angels on the board with a solo shot off Lance McCullers in the first inning before being replaced by Logan O'Hoppe in the third. Trout finished the season with a .798 OPS over 556 plate appearances, which was his lowest mark since the 2011 season (his first in the majors). However, the three-time AL MVP finished the 2025 campaign strong with five home runs over his last seven games and ended up playing in 130 games, his most since the 2019 season (134).
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George Springer RF | TOR
Blue Jays' George Springer: Homer, stolen base in finale
Springer went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Sunday's 13-4 win over the Rays.
It was a fitting end to an outstanding regular season for Springer, who batted .369 with a 1.121 OPS across 50 games following the All-Star break. Overall, Springer posted a career-best .309 average with a .959 OPS, 32 homers, 84 RBI, 106 runs scored and 18 steals across 586 plate appearances in his 12th major-league campaign.
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George Valera CF | CLE
Guardians' George Valera: Taking seat against lefty
Valera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Valera and fellow left-handed hitters Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus will head to the bench. Johnathan Rodriguez will receive the start in right field in Valera's stead.
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Kyle Manzardo 1B | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Idle against southpaw
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Manzardo and fellow left-handed hitters George Valera and C.J. Kayfus will head to the bench. With Manzardo sitting, Jose Ramirez will get a day off from playing the field and will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter.