MLB Player News
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George Springer RF | TOR
Blue Jays' George Springer: Delivers three hits
Springer went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win against the Rays.
Springer knocked three singles in the victory, including a two-run base hit in the second inning. He has a pair of three-hit performances over his last three games and has multiple hits in nine of his last 20 appearances. During that span, he's gone 29-for-79 (.367). Springer owns a terrific .305/.395/.550 slash line with 100 runs scored and 78 RBI through 531 plate appearances.
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Yordan Alvarez DH | HOU
Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Managing significant sprain
Manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Alvarez has a "pretty significant" left ankle sprain and will be "out for a while," though the Astros won't be placing him on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The description of the injury makes it sound as though Alvarez could be done for the rest of the regular season, but Houston apparently wants to keep their options open with the slugger rather than place him on the IL. Should the Astros change their mind and backdate an IL move, Alvarez might still be able to play in a series against the Angels on the final weekend. Regardless of the 28-year-old's roster status, Alvarez won't be back in the lineup in the immediate future.
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Yordan Alvarez DH | HOU
Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Out of lineup Tuesday
Alvarez (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
Alvarez sprained his left ankle in Monday's win over the Rangers and was spotted leaving the clubhouse on crutches and wearing a walking boot. While it's no surprise he's absent from Tuesday's lineup, there's still no word on the results of an MRI the slugger had on the ankle. The Astros have Jesus Sanchez in left field and Yainer Diaz at designated hitter Tuesday.
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Seiya Suzuki RF | CHC
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Still sitting Tuesday
Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Suzuki will sit for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed illness. Manager Craig Counsell said previously that the outfielder traveled with the team to Pittsburgh, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Moises Ballesteros will receive another start at designated hitter Tuesday.
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Carter Jensen C | KC
Royals' Carter Jensen: Making third straight start
Jensen will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
It's the third straight start for Jensen, matching the number of starts he had in the Royals' first 11 games after he was called up. The 22-year-old is just 3-for-17 at the dish thus far but has managed a 4:4 BB:K. Salvador Perez is also in the Royals' lineup Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter.
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Josh Bell DH | WAS
Nationals' Josh Bell: Out of lineup for first game
Bell is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
Bell will get some rest in the first game but should be back in there for the nightcap. Andres Chaparro will cover first base and bat third in the first game of the twin bill.
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Marcell Ozuna DH | ATL
Braves' Marcell Ozuna: Sitting out first game
Ozuna is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
Atlanta will go with Ronald Acuna in the designated-hitter spot and Eli White in right field for the first game of the twin bill. Ozuna will likely be back in the lineup for the nightcap.
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Kyle Schwarber DH | PHI
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber: Stays hot with 53rd homer
Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Dodgers.
Schwarber has homered in three straight games, and he has four long balls during a seven-game hitting streak. The slugger is up to 53 homers this season, one back of Cal Raleigh for the major-league lead with just under two weeks left in the regular season. Schwarber has added a .244/.371/.572 slash line, 128 RBI, 105 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 151 contests. Schwarber, Raleigh and Aaron Judge are the only three players in the majors this season to exceed 100 in both RBI and runs through Monday's action.
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Yordan Alvarez DH | HOU
Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Set for MRI
Alvarez is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left ankle Tuesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
The results of Alvarez's imaging will presumably determine whether he'll require a stint on the injured list. He exited Monday's matchup against the Rangers after slipping on home plate and was later diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. It's also worth noting that he was spotted leaving the clubhouse on crutches and wearing a walking boot, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Zach Cole would be next in line for chances in left field if Alvarez is ultimately forced to the IL.
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Yordan Alvarez DH | HOU
Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Suffers ankle sprain
Alvarez left Monday's game against Texas with a left ankle sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Alvarez suffered the injury while crossing home plate and was unable to continue. The club has yet to comment on whether he'll require a trip to the injured list, though more information on his availability moving forward should come to light over the next day or so.