MLB Player News
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Geraldo Perdomo SS | ARI
Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo: Sitting against lefty
Perdomo is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.
Nick Ahmed will handle shortstop duties and bat seventh with left-hander Trevor Rogers getting the start for Miami. Perdomo, a switch hitter, should continue to cover short mainly against righties.
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Vaughn Grissom 2B | LAA
Braves' Vaughn Grissom: Starting at shortstop Friday
Grissom is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Friday at Kansas City.
Grissom was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday morning and has an opportunity to take over as Atlanta's everyday shortstop with Orlando Arcia (wrist) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move. Grissom was off to a tremendous start this season in the International League, slashing .366/.458/.585 with one home run and two stolen bases through 10 games. The 22-year-old offers category-spanning fantasy upside.
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Vaughn Grissom 2B | LAA
Braves' Vaughn Grissom: Recalled from Triple-A
Grissom was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Friday.
The 22-year-old is set to take over as Atlanta's everyday shortstop with Orlando Arcia (wrist) landing on the injured list. Grissom has crushed it at Gwinnett this season, slashing .366/.458/.585 with one homer, two stolen bases and a 6:4 BB:K. His glove remains a work in progress, but he showed his fantasy upside last season and should be picked up in most leagues where he's still available.
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Willy Adames SS | SF
Brewers' Willy Adames: Swipes two bags in win
Adames went 0-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Padres.
Adames failed to get a hit in the contest, but he reached twice on walks and stole second base after each free pass. The thefts were his first of the campaign. Adames isn't known as a major threat on the basepaths, though he did steal a career-best eight bags last season.
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Vaughn Grissom 2B | LAA
Braves' Vaughn Grissom: In line for MLB return
Grissom will likely be recalled by Atlanta before its next game against Kansas City on Friday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.
With Orlando Arcia headed for the injured list after scans revealed a microfracture in his wrist Thursday, Grissom figures to be the primary option to fill in at shortstop for Atlanta. The 22-year-old infielder has been stellar at the plate with Triple-A Gwinnett, slashing .366/.458/.585 on the year, but problems with his glove kept Grissom out of the majors to start the season.
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Orlando Arcia SS | MIN
Braves' Orlando Arcia: Headed for injured list
Arcia underwent an MRI and CT scan Thursday which revealed a microfracture in his left wrist. As a result, he will be placed on the IL.
The team did not provide a timetable on how long Arcia is expected to be sidelined. While Arcia recovers, Atlanta will most likely recall Vaughn Grissom from Triple-A to serve as the team's primary shortstop.
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Paul DeJong SS | NYY
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: On extended rehab assignment
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Thursday that DeJong (back) is going to have a "somewhat extended rehab" in Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Because DeJong didn't see much action during spring training, the team is opting to give him plenty of work in the minors before bringing him back onto the major-league roster. So far, DeJong is slashing .167/.167/.222 over his first five minor-league games.
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Jon Berti 3B | CHC
Marlins' Jon Berti: Keeps running Wednesday
Berti went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Phillies.
The 33-year-old utility player didn't steal a base in his first eight games of the season, but Berti has now gone 3-for-3 on the basepaths in the last four contests. His .231 batting average (9-for-39) isn't impressive, and he has only one homer, two RBI and five runs in 12 games, but he can make a big impact in stolen bases for fantasy GMs that can afford to roster a fairly one-dimensional player.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Swats second homer
Lindor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Padres.
The shortstop took Blake Snell deep in the third inning, tying the game at 2-2. Lindor has hit safely in six of the last seven games, and on the season he's slashing .227/.364/.455 with two homers, one steal, eight runs and eight RBI.