MLB Player News
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Launches first homer of 2025
Steer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers.
Steer was able to launch a 379-foot solo blast off Chad Patrick in the top of the fifth inning, notching his first long ball of the year. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start in 2025, batting just .083 with the aforementioned home run, three RBI and two runs scored over 24 at-bats in seven games.
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Bryan Reynolds LF | PIT
Pirates' Bryan Reynolds: Not yet ready to play outfield
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said prior to Sunday's 5-4 11-inning win over the Yankees that Reynolds isn't expected to begin a throwing program until later this week while he manages right triceps soreness and will remain limited to serving as a designated hitter for the time being, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Reynolds, who went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Sunday, has served as the Pirates' DH for six straight games. The Pirates aren't concerned that the injury will be a long-term concern for Reynolds, and his fantasy outlook shouldn't change dramatically in the short term while he's available to fill the DH spot. Rather than Reynolds himself, his injury has had a more negative effect on the fantasy value of Andrew McCutchen, who has made just a pair of starts in right field in the Pirates' last six games. The Pirates likely aren't eager to give McCutchen regular playing time in the outfield, so he's expected to continue sharing right field with Jack Suwinski until Reynolds completes his throwing program.
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Wilmer Flores 1B | SF
Giants' Wilmer Flores: Resting for first time in 2025
Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
He'll take a seat for the first time this season after hitting .250 with four home runs and 11 RBI through eight games, with seven of his starts coming at designated hitter. Heliot Ramos will get a day off from outfield duties and will serve as the Giants' DH while Flores rests up.
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Alec Burleson LF | STL
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: On bench for matinee
Burleson is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader versus Boston, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Lefty Sean Newcomb is taking the mound for the Red Sox, so Burleson will hit the bench as he and Luken Baker continue to work in a platoon at designated hitter.
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Jesse Winker DH | NYM
Mets' Jesse Winker: Three extra-base hits in win
Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, two triples and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.
Winker's third extra-base hit and second triple of the game was the crucial knock in Saturday's win -- he launched a two-out, two-strike pitch from left-hander Brendon Little off the right-field fence to drive in a pair of runs, tying the game 2-2. Winker is now 5-for-17 (.294) with four RBI to start the year while holding down the strong side of a platoon at DH.
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Kris Bryant RF | COL
Rockies' Kris Bryant: Back in lineup Saturday
Bryant is starting at DH and batting fifth against the Athletics on Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Bryant sat out Colorado's previous two contests, but he's back among the starting nine Saturday. The veteran slugger has struggled to begin the campaign, batting just .188 with a 37.5 percent strikeout rate through 16 plate appearances. With Bryant occupying the DH slot Saturday, Hunter Goodman is moving back behind the plate.
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Jonah Bride 3B | TEX
Marlins' Jonah Bride: Not starting Saturday
Bride isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta.
Bride will begin on the bench for the second time in Miami's past three games. Prior to that stretch, he started in each of the team's first six contests. It's been a rough go for Bride so far, as he's gone just 2-for-26 at the plate with a 29 percent strikeout rate. Eric Wagaman is starting at DH on Saturday with Bride out of the lineup.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Not starting Saturday
Steer isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee.
Steer was originally out of the lineup for Friday's series opener, but he was inserted as the Reds' DH after Matt McLain was removed due to a hamstring issue. Steer went 0-for-3 with a walk in the contest to lower his season batting average to a meager .048, and he's getting an opportunity to reset Saturday. McLain is back after Friday's absence and is starting at DH against the Brewers in Steer's stead.
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Pavin Smith RF | ARI
Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Out against lefty Saturday
Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Nationals.
Smith will take a seat with lefty Mitchell Parker starting on the mound for Washington. That's been a trend for Smith this season, as he's yet to be in the lineup against an opposing southpaw starter. Randal Grichuk will start at DH in Smith's stead Saturday.