MLB Player News
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Dee Strange-Gordon SS | WAS
Mariners' Dee Gordon: Triples in DL return
Gordon went 1-for-5 with a triple and a run in a win over the Rangers on Thursday.
Activated from the disabled list earlier in the day, Gordon made a triumphant return by lacing a leadoff triple in the home half of the first. The speedster subsequently crossed the plate on Jean Segura's sacrifice fly, and the fact he legged out his second three-bagger of the season essentially corroborated the fitness of his previously injured toe. Gordon heads into June with a modest three-game hitting streak, and he appears ready to resume his role as a dynamic table-setter at the top of the order.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Rays' Joey Wendle: Racks up three hits Thursday
Wendle went 3-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.
Wendle closed out May with a seven-game hitting streak, although Thursday's effort represented his first multi-hit tally during that stretch. The 28-year-old has proven to be an effective left-handed bat for manager Kevin Cash during what is his most extended taste of major-league action, as he's now slashing a solid .295/.344/.416 across 163 plate appearances.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Hits ninth home run
Correa went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox.
Correa got the Astros on the board in the first inning by hitting his ninth home run of the season. It was his first home run since May 19, and he has struggled at the plate of late going just 8-for-42 across his past 10 games. This home run could get him on track in what has been a relatively quiet season for him to this point.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Indians' Francisco Lindor: Cranks two homers
Lindor went 4-for-5 with two home runs, two doubles, four RBI and three runs to help the Indians to a 9-8 victory over the Twins on Thursday.
Lindor hadn't left the yard in three weeks coming into this contest, but he dispatched of that lull in resounding fashion with this monster offensive effort that saw him crank home runs No. 13 and 14 of the season, and bring his slash line up to .311/.383/.579. He's firmly reestablished his status as one of the best-hitting shortstops in baseball following a slow April.
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Dee Strange-Gordon SS | WAS
Mariners' Dee Gordon: Batting leadoff in return from DL
Gordon (toe) was activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Thursday's game against the Rangers. He is starting at second base and hitting leadoff, according to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle.
As expected, Gordon is back in action after a minimum stay on the disabled list with a toe fracture. He'll immediately reclaim his role as the team's everyday leadoff man and primary second baseman, with Gordon Beckham, who was filling in for Gordon at the keystone, heading to the minors in a corresponding roster move. The 30-year-old speedster, who was hitting an impressive .304/.330/.386 with 16 stolen bases across 45 games prior to landing on the shelf, will face lefty Mike Minor in his first game back.
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Ehire Adrianza 3B | LAA
Twins' Ehire Adrianza: Swats first homer Wednesday
Adrianza went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-8 loss to the Royals.
The 28-year-old connected on his first homer of the year as part of a six-inning rally that nearly dug the Twins out of a nine-run hole, but their comeback attempt fell short. Adrianza is hitting .333 (8-for-24) over his last eight games with four doubles in addition to the home run, but his .629 career OPS makes it tough to trust that he'll be able to keep that level of production up for much longer.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Rays' Joey Wendle: Sits against lefty
Wendle will take a seat for Wednesday's matchup against Oakland, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.
Wendle will get his usual day off Wednesday against a left-handed starter. Christian Arroyo will bat sixth and take over at second base with Wendle on the bench.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Indians' Francisco Lindor: Heads to bench Wednesday
Lindor will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lindor will get the day off after batting a modest .279 with three RBI and five walks over his last 10 games. Erik Gonzalez is set to take over at shortstop and will bat ninth.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Rays' Joey Wendle: Second long ball of season
Wendle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Athletics.
Sandwiched between C.J. Cron and Wilson Ramos, Wendle was the middle leg of a back-to-back-to-back home run sequence in the third inning. The 28-year-old is riding a modest six-game hitting streak and is slashing .283/.333/.407 through 145 at-bats in his first extended stay in the majors.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Heads to bench Tuesday
Correa will take a seat for Tuesday's matchup against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Alex Bregman will start at shortstop and bat second in Correa's stead. The 23-year-old is 7-for-31 with two extra-base hits and five RBI over the course of his last seven games, and figures to be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale.