MLB Player News
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Javier Mogollon 2B | 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.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Headed back to Houston
The Astros acquired Correa (illness) and cash from the Twins on Thursday in exchange for left-hander Matt Mikulski, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Correa agreed to waive his no-trade clause to return to the team where he spent his first seven seasons in the big leagues. Though he's played exclusively at shortstop throughout his professional career, Correa is slated to take over at third base for the Astros, filling the spot vacated by the injured Isaac Paredes (hamstring), who could be done for the remainder of the season. Correa has slashed a disappointing .267/.319/.386 with seven home runs in 93 contests this season. He is owed around $12 million for the remainder of this season and $92 million over the next three years. Correa didn't play in the Twins' last game Wednesday after experiencing lightheadedness Tuesday, but he should be fine to play for the Astros this weekend in Boston.
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Leo De Vries SS | ATH
Athletics' Leo De Vries: Shipped to A's in blockbuster
De Vries was traded from the Padres to the Athletics on Thursday along with three pitchers from San Diego in exchange for Mason Miller and JP Sears, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
De Vries is one of baseball's top prospects, but he is over a year away from the major leagues. He isn't a lock to stick at shortstop, and now that he is in the same organization as Jacob Wilson (forearm), it's safe to assume De Vries will end up at second base long term. De Vries has slashed .245/.357/.410 with eight home runs, eight steals, a 14.1 percent walk rate and a 19.6 percent strikeout in 82 games as the youngest player at High-A.
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Colson Montgomery SS | CHW
White Sox's Colson Montgomery: Goes deep again
Montgomery went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Phillies.
Montgomery popped his home run in the fourth inning, his fifth long ball in his last eight starts. He's also struck out one time or fewer in each of those games, good for a 15.6 percent strikeout rate. The ability to make consistent contact was a major question for Montgomery upon his promotion, but he's handled big-league pitching well in his limited sample.
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Darell Hernaiz SS | ATH
Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Goes deep in victory
Hernaiz went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-4 win against Seattle on Wednesday.
Hernaiz isn't known for his power, but he gave the A's a 4-1 lead with a 410-foot shot to left field in the fifth inning Wednesday. It was just his second start of the season after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. Hernaiz shouldn't be looked to for power -- he hit just four home runs over 95 games with Las Vegas -- but he could provide a decent batting average boost if he plays enough, as he's hit over .300 in every minor-league stop since the beginning of the 2023 campaign.
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Chase Meidroth SS | CHW
White Sox's Chase Meidroth: Exits after HBP
Meidroth was removed from Wednesday's game against the Phillies after getting hit on his right thumb by a pitch.
Meidroth ran for himself after taking a 90-mph sinker off his thumb in the fifth but was replaced on defense the following inning. X-rays on his thumb came back negative following his removal, and the White Sox are considering the young infielder day-to-day for now.
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Zachary Neto SS | LAA
Angels' Zach Neto: Racking up steals
Neto went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, an RBI and two stolen bases Tuesday in an 8-5 win against Texas.
Neto was hit by a pitch to begin the Angels' half of the first inning, and then moved himself into scoring position by stealing second base. He crossed the plate later in that frame before knocking in a run with a double in the sixth, which was followed by another theft. The talented young shortstop has been active on the basepaths since the start of the campaign's second half, swiping four bags in five attempts over 12 games. He's up to 21 steals this season and is one of 10 players in the majors with at least 15 homers and 20 steals.
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Jeremy Pena SS | HOU
Astros' Jeremy Pena: On track to return Friday
Pena (rib) will play shortstop in a rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and could return from the 10-day injured list Friday for the start of the Astros' series in Boston, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Pena occupied the designated-hitter spot for Sugar Land on Tuesday in his first rehab game, going 0-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored. He'll play the field Wednesday, and as long as everything checks out well, he should be activated from the IL on Friday. Pena has been shelved since late June with a small rib fracture.