MLB Player News
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Zachary Neto SS | LAA
Angels' Zach Neto: Out again Saturday
Neto (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
The 24-year-old will grab a seat on the bench for the second day in a row after injuring his hand on a swing Thursday. The newly promoted Denzer Guzman will start at shortstop in Neto's place. Neto could be available off the bench later in the contest, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.
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Gabriel Arias SS | CLE
Guardians' Gabriel Arias: Double, run in return
Arias went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 4-0 win over the White Sox.
Arias doubled and scored the Guardians' third run. He returned from a three-game absence due to inflammation in his right wrist and was back at shortstop. Arias may have his job back, but he hasn't provided lot of offense, slashing .164/.215/.230 with three RBI over the last 20 games.
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Zachary Neto SS | LAA
Angels' Zach Neto: Out of Friday's lineup
Neto (hand) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Neto seemed to have trouble with his hand after taking a swing Thursday, so the Angels will sit him down Friday as a precaution. Oswald Peraza will pick up a start at shortstop as a result, opening up first base for Logan Davidson.
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Tigers' Javier Baez: Exits with injury
Baez was removed from Friday's game against the Marlins after fouling a ball off his head, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
An awkward swing from Baez in the second inning resulted in the ball deflecting off his forehead, immediately prompting his removal from the game. The Tigers will almost certainly evaluate the 32-year-old for a concussion; meanwhile, Trey Sweeney will take over as Detroit's shortstop.
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Anthony Volpe SS | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Likely won't start during weekend
Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that he doesn't think Volpe (shoulder) will be able to start any of the Yankees' games against Boston this weekend, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Volpe received a cortisone shot in his shoulder Wednesday, and while he could be available off the bench at some point over the weekend, he isn't expected to be part of the starting nine until Monday at the earliest. Jose Caballero should serve as the Yankees' primary option at shortstop during the series.
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Jeremy Pena SS | HOU
Astros' Jeremy Pena: Getting rare day off
Pena is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Pena will get the night off after making 24 consecutive starts at shortstop. He went 24-for-101 (.238) with two home runs, seven doubles and three stolen bases during that stretch. Mauricio Dubon will bat ninth and play shortstop Friday.
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Anthony Volpe SS | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Out of lineup again Friday
Volpe (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in Boston.
Volpe received a cortisone shot Wednesday for a nagging left shoulder injury and will miss a third straight start. It's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench, but he's not expected to need a stint on the 10-day injured list. Jose Caballero will again play shortstop for the Yankees on Friday.
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Gabriel Arias SS | CLE
Guardians' Gabriel Arias: Returns to Cleveland lineup
Arias (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Friday's game versus the White Sox.
Arias was forced to miss the last three contests with right wrist inflammation, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Friday's series opener. With Arias at shortstop, Brayan Rocchio will shift back to second base for the Guardians.
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Juan Brito SS | CLE
Guardians' Juan Brito: Undergoes hamstring surgery
Brito will be sidelined for 8-to-12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his left hamstring, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Brito came into spring training with a chance to win the Guardians' second-base job, but he spent all season in the minors and was limited to only 24 games at Triple-A Columbus due to thumb and now hamstring surgeries. The 23-year-old should be ready to report to spring training without any restrictions.