MLB Player News
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J.D. Martinez DH | NYM
Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Two hits, homer
Martinez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two strikeouts in an 8-4 triumph over the Mariners on Tuesday.
Martinez opened the game's scoring with a fourth-inning long ball to center and brought home a run with a single in the ninth. The homer gives the designated hitter 25 on the season and he's now slashing .275/.356/.475 across 10 September games.
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Giancarlo Stanton DH | NYY
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Tallies 28th long ball
Stanton went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Tuesday against the Orioles.
Stanton was one of three Yankees to take Alexander Wells deep; he connected for his 28th homer of the season. He's now homered in two of his last three games and has also tallied at least one hit in six of his last seven starts. On the campaign, Stanton is hitting .272/.360/.497 with 78 RBI and 55 runs scored across 509 plate appearances.
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Seth Beer DH | PIT
Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Suffers dislocated shoulder
Beer was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after leaving Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Beer is 4-for-10 with a home run, a double, three RBI and four runs since making his major-league debut last week, but the dislocated shoulder may bring an early end to his first taste of the big leagues. The 24-year-old's status should be updated within the next couple days, but he'll likely require a trip to the injured list.
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Seth Beer DH | PIT
Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Leaves with apparent injury
Beer was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent left arm injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beer suffered the injury during the second inning when he landed awkwardly on his left arm when diving for a ball at first base, and he was unable to finish the frame. The 24-year-old exited the contest before making his first plate appearance. He should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
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Ji-Man Choi 1B | NYM
Rays' Ji-Man Choi: Launches home run
Choi went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays.
The first baseman took Jose Berrios deep in the second inning and then ripped a double off him in the fourth. It was his 10th home run of the season and first multi-hit game since returning from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
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Michael Brantley LF | HOU
Astros' Michael Brantley: Not expected back until Friday
Brantley (knee) isn't expected to return to action until Friday at the earliest, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Brantley sits for his third straight game Tuesday against Texas while he deals with right knee discomfort, and it looks like his streak of absences will stretch to at least five games before he returns to action. The Astros elected not to place him on the injured list, however, which indicates some level of confidence that he'll be back in the next few days. When he eventually returns, he's expected to initially serve as the designated hitter.
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Harold Ramirez DH | WAS
Indians' Harold Ramirez: Sitting Game 2
Ramirez is sitting out the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
The outfielder started Game 1, collecting two hits and a run. Ramirez now has three multi-hit games in his last seven contests. He will be replaced in left field by Oscar Mercado, who will bat ninth.
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Luis Torrens C | NYM
Mariners' Luis Torrens: Takes seat Tuesday
Torrens is not starting Tuesday against Boston.
Torrens will retreat to the bench after being in the starting nine during the previous six games. Jake Bauers is slated to DH and bat eighth Tuesday.
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Michael Brantley LF | HOU
Astros' Michael Brantley: Still sidelined
Brantley (knee) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against Texas, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Brantley has been out since leaving Saturday's game against the Angels with right knee discomfort. He'll sit for the third straight game, with Chas McCormick starting in left field.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Braves' Joc Pederson: Not in lineup Tuesday
Pederson is not starting Tuesday against the Rockies.
Pederson historically gets his days off against left-handers, but Tuesday will mark the third time this month he is idle against a righty starter (Jon Gray). Adam Duvall shifts to center field as Eddie Rosario draws the start in left field Tuesday.