MLB Player News
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Back in action
Lindor (toe) is leading off and playing shortstop Saturday against the Rockies.
Lindor broke his right pinkie toe during Wednesday's matchup against the Dodgers. He was out of the lineup for two consecutive games as a result but was able to enter Friday's contest as a pinch hitter and delivered a two-run double. Lindor is now back in the lineup and in his customary leadoff spot.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Phillies' Trea Turner: Big day from top of order
Turner went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
The Phillies managed only seven hits in total on the night, with Turner being the only one to record multiple knocks. The All-Star shortstop has banged out five extra-base hits (three doubles, two homers) over the last five games, and over the last 20 contests he's slashing .318/.359/.600 with five long balls, seven steals, 16 RBI and 18 runs.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Two-run double as pinch hitter
Lindor (toe) went 1-for-1 with a two-run double in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rockies.
Lindor was held out of the Mets' starting lineup due to a broken right pinkie toe, but he was brought in as a pinch hitter for the ninth inning with the game tied 2-2. He didn't waste time making his presence felt, as he smacked the second pitch of the at-bat to right field to bring home Pete Alonso and Juan Soto before being replaced by Luisangel Acuna to run the bases. Despite the injury, Lindor could be back in the lineup at some point during the weekend series, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
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Mookie Betts RF | LAD
Dodgers' Mookie Betts: Another multi-hit game
Betts went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Betts recorded three hits for the fourth time this season, but he wasn't able to cross home plate as the Dodgers were blanked for the fourth time this season. Betts was diagnosed with a fractured toe Monday, but he has gone 7-for-14 with three runs scored and one RBI since.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Out of lineup Friday
Lindor (toe) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Lindor is dealing with a broken right pinkie toe and isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list. However, he's not feeling well enough to start Friday, so Ronny Mauricio will fill in at shortstop. It's unknown when Lindor will be back in action, as it's entirely up to his pain tolerance. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday that he wouldn't be surprised if Lindor returned sometime this weekend.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Back in lineup
Bogaerts (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth against the Brewers on Friday.
Bogaerts was out of the lineup against the Giants on Thursday while nursing a sore left shoulder. However, the issue doesn't appear to be a serious one as he's back in the lineup for Friday's series opener. The veteran shortstop has slashed .233/.311/.311 with seven steals, two home runs and 13 RBI across 119 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
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Orlando Arcia 3B | COL
Rockies' Orlando Arcia: On bench Friday
Arcia is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Arcia had made four consecutive starts -- two at shortstop, one at third base and one at second base. However, he'll get a breather Friday as Ryan Ritter makes his MLB debut and plays shortstop.
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Ryan Ritter SS | COL
Rockies' Ryan Ritter: Set for MLB debut
The Rockies selected Ritter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Ritter will make his MLB debut Friday, batting sixth and playing shortstop against the Mets. The 23-year-old will have an opportunity to see consistent playing time right away, as the Rockies placed starting shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Ritter has slashed .305/.413/.635 with 16 homers in 245 plate appearances at Triple-A this season.
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Ezequiel Tovar SS | COL
Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar: Placed on IL
The Rockies placed Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 3.
Tovar injured his left oblique Monday and hasn't appeared in a game since, and he will now require a stint on the injured list. The Rockies selected Ryan Ritter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday to provide some depth at the shortstop position. Tovar is slashing .258/.301/.406 with three homers in 138 plate appearances this season.
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Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA
Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Tossed Friday
Edwards was ejected from Friday's game against the Rays after arguing a runner interference call in the third inning, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
Edwards collided with Jonathan Aranda at first base trying to beat out a bunt and was thrown out of the game for his reaction to somewhat questionably being called for interference. Edwards finishes the game 0-for-2. Javier Sanoja will take over for Edwards at second base.