MLB Player News
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Max Schuemann 2B | NYY
Athletics' Max Schuemann: Multi-hit effort in Monday's win
Schuemann went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Astros on Monday.
Schuemann closed out the scoring on the night in the fourth inning with his timely knock, which plated Zack Gelof. The rookie has emerged from the All-Star break with a sizzling bat, going 6-for-11 with two doubles, a home run, six RBI, three walks and seven runs over his first four games. However, he's been consistently delivering at the plate for the majority of July, a month in which he's mustered a .396 average, 1.133 OPS, five extra-base hits and 11 RBI across 60 plate appearances.
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Paul DeJong SS | NYY
White Sox's Paul DeJong: Smacks 17th homer
DeJong went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's extra-inning loss against the Rangers.
DeJong managed his second homer of the month and 17th of the season Monday. However, he has slumped significantly in July, hitting .163 with a 31.5 percent strikeout rate across 15 games. DeJong also has the potential to slip into a part-time role due to the promotion of Brooks Baldwin, though he has still managed to start three of the last four games in a split between shortstop and third base.
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Brooks Baldwin SS | CHW
White Sox's Brooks Baldwin: Tallies first RBI
Baldwin went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's extra-inning loss against the Rangers.
Baldwin has started all four games at second base since being promoted for his big-league debut Friday. He's gone 2-for-14 with six strikeouts, though he showed some of his fantasy potential with both his first RBI and stolen base as a big-leaguer in Monday's contest. Baldwin's primary fantasy value looks likely to come from his speed, as he had 17 stolen bases across 82 games with Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte before reaching the majors.
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J.P. Crawford SS | SEA
Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Diagnosed with pinky fracture
Crawford suffered a hairline fracture of his pinky finger during Monday's game against the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Crawford will require a trip to the 10-day injured list, though the timeline for a potential return remains uncertain. Dylan Moore should see opportunities at shortstop until Crawford returns to health, and the Mariners could also recall Ryan Bliss, who was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day.
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Bobby Witt SS | KC
Royals' Bobby Witt: Stays hot Monday
Witt went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a triple, a double and three runs scored in Monday's win over Arizona.
Witt has been on a rampage since returning from the All-Star break. He knocked three extra-base hits Monday, including his three-run shot off Miguel Castro in the fourth inning. Witt has collected three hits in four straight games, and his OPS on the season has jumped from .928 to .979 as a result. He has racked up 55 extra-base hits with 22 steals and 82 runs scored in 101 games.
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J.P. Crawford SS | SEA
Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Exits after HBP
Crawford left Monday's game against the Angels after being struck by a pitch on the arm, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Crawford was initially able to remain in the game to run the bases, but he was lifted after coming around to score. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Dylan Moore replaced Crawford at shortstop.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Twins' Carlos Correa: Spotted in boot
Correa (heel) was wearing a walking boot in the clubhouse before Monday's game against the Phillies, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Correa was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to right plantar fasciitis, and he noted that he'll be in the walking boot for at least a few more days. The shortstop also said he wasn't sure he'll begin baseball activities immediately after shedding the boot, but he's hoping he won't miss more than another week or two. An updated timeline for Correa's return could be provided by the Twins later in the week.
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David Hamilton SS | MIL
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Hitting bench Monday
Hamilton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
After stealing a pair of bases in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Dodgers to bring his total to 25 on the season, Hamilton will get a chance to rest his legs in the series opener in Colorado. Jamie Westbrook will enter the lineup in Hamilton's stead, batting ninth while manning second base.
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Anthony Volpe SS | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Blasts seventh home run
Volpe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win against the Rays.
Volpe took Rays starter Zack Littell deep in the second inning to record his seventh home run of the season. Volpe has come out of the All-Star break hot, batting 6-for-14 (.429) with three extra-base hits and four RBI in four games. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down sophomore season, compiling a .251 batting average with seven home runs, 36 RBI, 63 runs scored and 17 steals in 101 games played.
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Grae Kessinger SS | NYM
Astros' Grae Kessinger: Back down to Sugar Land
The Astros optioned Kessinger to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Kessinger was moved off the 26-man active roster in favor of Aledmys Diaz, whose contract was selected ahead of Monday's game against the Athletics. After being called up from Sugar Land on July 2, Kessinger appeared in just four games and went hitless over four at-bats. He had been slashing .283/.356/.387 over 118 plate appearances with Sugar Land prior to his promotion.