MLB Player News
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Seiya Suzuki RF | CHC
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Snaps slump with big afternoon
Suzuki went 2-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.
After getting a breather Tuesday, Suzuki returned for the Wednesday afternoon series finale and promptly mashed his 27th home run of the season, which ties him with Pete Crow-Armstrong for the team lead. Suzuki had been scuffling before Wednesday with just a .143/.284/.214 slash line in 16 games since the All-Star break, but perhaps the day off helped him get back on track.
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Wilmer Flores 1B | SF
Giants' Wilmer Flores: Remains out, hopes to avoid IL
Flores (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
For the fifth game in a row, Flores will remain on the bench while he contends with a tight left hamstring, but Slusser relays that the Giants remain hopeful that with the help of an off day Thursday, the veteran first baseman will avoid a trip to the injured list. With Flores sitting out once again, Rafael Devers will serve as the Giants' designated hitter, though Casey Schmitt will replace the left-handed-hitting Dominic Smith at first base while the Pirates send southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill.
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT
Padres' Ryan O'Hearn: Idle Tuesday
O'Hearn isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
O'Hearn will retreat to the bench for a second consecutive game Tuesday, even with right-hander Ryne Nelson set to start on the bump for Arizona. Luis Arraez will start at first base for the Friars while O'Hearn sits, and Manny Machado will serve as the DH with Jose Iglesias at third.
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Wilmer Flores 1B | SF
Giants' Wilmer Flores: Remaining on bench Tuesday
Flores (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Flores exited Friday's context due to hamstring tightness and is sitting Tuesday for a fourth straight game. It's not believed to a be a serious injury, but an IL stint could be considered if he misses much more time. Dominic Smith is receiving the start at first base Tuesday while Rafael Devers serves as the designated hitter.
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Seiya Suzuki RF | CHC
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Receiving rare day off
Suzuki is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Suzuki started the previous 86 games for the Cubs, so it's a well-deserved day off for the 30-year-old. He's struggled to a .143/.284/.214 slash line in 16 games since the All-Star break, and he'll take a day to reset Tuesday. Kyle Tucker is receiving a turn at designated hitter while Willi Castro is manning right field.
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Adrian Del Castillo C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Idle again Tuesday
Del Castillo isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego.
Del Castillo will grab a seat on the bench for the third day in a row after going 8-for-36 (.222) with a .487 OPS through his first 10 MLB games this season. Lourdes Gurriel will take over as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter, allowing Jake McCarthy to start in left field.
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Ivan Herrera C | STL
Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Homer, steal in win
Herrera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.
Herrera has logged three straight multi-hit efforts, but the homer was just his second since June 15. The 25-year-old missed about a month in that span due to a hamstring injury, but he has settled in as the Cardinals' main designated hitter since his return just before the All-Star break. He's also made three starts in left field over the last week, which gives him another path to playing time if he can learn the position on the fly. He's hit well enough to stay in the lineup regularly -- Herrera is batting .310 with an .880 OPS, 10 homers, 40 RBI, 28 runs scored and four steals over 247 plate appearances this season.
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Kyle Schwarber LF | PHI
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber: Reaches 40 homer mark in rout
Schwarber went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI in Monday's 13-3 win over the Orioles.
Schwarber tied the game with a two-run homer in the third inning and followed it up with a grand slam in the sixth. In 16 games since the All-Star break, the 32-year-old has raked to the tune of a 1.260 OPS with 10 homers, 25 RBI and 20 runs scored. He now leads the majors with 94 RBI and ranks second only to Cal Raleigh with 40 long balls, slashing .258/.382/.593 with 79 runs scored and 10 steals across 498 plate appearances.
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Pavin Smith RF | ARI
Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Cleared for live batting practice
Smith (oblique) will take live batting practice Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Smith has been shelved since July 6 due to a right oblique strain but is set to take a notable step forward Tuesday. If he emerges from Tuesday's baseball activities without suffering any type of setback, the team could get him live at-bats during a minor-league game Thursday, per Weiner.
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT
Padres' Ryan O'Hearn: Sitting Monday
O'Hearn is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Monday.
Even with the Diamondbacks sending right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to the mound, the left-hitting O'Hearn will begin Monday's game on the bench, with Luis Arraez starting at first base and Gavin Sheets serving as the designated hitter. O'Hearn has gone 1-for-8 in his first three games with the Padres.