MLB Player News
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Jeremy Pena SS | HOU
Astros' Jeremy Pena: Battling hamstring cramps
Pena was removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox due to a right hamstring cramp, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Pena felt his hamstring cramp up on him during his at-bat in the 10th inning, causing him to not come out on defense for the bottom of the frame. The Astros have yet to determine the severity of his injury, though they may sit him down for a day or two as a precaution. Ramon Urias figures to be the next man up to start at shortstop if Pena ends up missing time.
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Chase Meidroth SS | CHW
White Sox's Chase Meidroth: Absent from Friday's lineup
Meidroth (thumb) is not in the White Sox's starting lineup against the Angels on Friday.
Meidroth suffered a right thumb injury after being hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Phillies. He'll begin Friday's game on the bench while Colson Montgomery starts at shortstop and bats seventh.
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Ha-seong Kim 2B | ATL
Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Activated from IL
The Rays reinstated Kim (back) from the injured list Friday.
Kim will end up missing only the minimum amount of time after landing on the injured list last Friday with lower-back tightness. He'll reclaim the starting shortstop job now that he's healthy and aim to build some momentum after going 2-for-9 with four walks since the All-Star break.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Batting cleanup in return to Astros
Correa (illness) is batting fourth and starting at third base in Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Correa was out of the lineup Wednesday in Minnesota with an illness before he was traded back to the Astros on Thursday. With Jeremy Pena (ribs) activated from the IL on Friday, Correa will man third base moving forward for Houston. The 30-year-old is slashing .267/.319/.386 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, 40 runs scored and a 26:68 BB:K across 364 plate appearances this season. Returning to the Astros could wake up his bat.
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Zack Short SS | HOU
Astros' Zack Short: DFA'd by Houston
Short was designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Jeremy Pena (ribs) is back from the injured list, and the team also acquired Carlos Correa from the Twins on Thursday. Short has been booted from the 40-man roster as a result. The infielder slashed .220/.291/.380 with two home runs, seven RBI, nine runs scored and a 4:18 BB:K across 56 plate appearances with Houston.
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Jeremy Pena SS | HOU
Astros' Jeremy Pena: Activated from IL
The Astros activated Pena (ribs) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Pena missed the entire month of July and hasn't been in the Astros' lineup since June 27. Following the addition of Carlos Correa, Pena will stick at shortstop for Houston, with Correa taking up third base. Getting both players, along with Jesus Sanchez, will be a big boost to the lineup. Pena is slashing .322/.378/.489 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 48 runs scored, 15 stolen bases and a 20:55 BB:K across 350 plate appearances this season.
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Luis Vazquez SS | BAL
Orioles' Luis Vazquez: Called up Friday
The Orioles recalled Vazquez from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
The 25-year-old will join the big-league roster with the Orioles having some openings after the trade deadline. Vazuez has gone 1-for-13 in 12 MLB games this season and isn't likely to see much playing time with Baltimore's infield in good health.
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Javier Mogollon SS | CHW
White Sox's Javier Mogollon: Shelved at Single-A
Single-A Kannapolis placed Mogollon on its 7-day injured list July 2 due to an unspecified injury.
The 19-year-old middle infielder had slashed .220/.347/.387 with five home runs and 15 stolen bases over 224 plate appearances for Kannapolis prior to landing on the shelf.
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jose Caballero: Shipped to Yankees
Caballero was traded from the Rays to the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for Everson Pereira and a player to be named later, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Caballero is essentially a one-category player in fantasy, but he is tied with Oneil Cruz for the league lead with 34 steals this year. In addition to the steals, Caballero has a provided a .226 average, .327 on-base percentage and two home runs in 275 plate appearances. He should serve as a utility player in New York, and it's possible he sees even less playing time after the trade.
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Cobb Hightower SS | BAL
Orioles' Cobb Hightower: Lands with Orioles
The Padres traded Hightower to the Orioles on Thursday as part of the package for Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. The Orioles also received Brandon Butterworth, Victor Figueroa, Boston Bateman, Tyson Neighbors and Tanner Smith in return.
Hightower, one of six prospects headed to Baltimore in the trade, has gotten off to a slow start in Single-A this season, slashing .239/.363/.314 with 21 RBI, 30 runs scored and seven steals through 40 games. The 20-year-old infielder will likely remain in Single-A with his new organization.