MLB Player News
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Day off Sunday
Rojas is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas started the last five games and will take a seat after going 6-for-21 with three doubles, two RBI and five runs during that stretch. Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) is back from the injured list and starting at shortstop Sunday while Isan Diaz remains at second base.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Power surge continues
Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Pirates.
The veteran shortstop remains red hot in May. Crawford has slugged five of his nine homers on the year in the last 10 games, slashing .345/.459/.862 during that stretch with 11 RBI, and he's already gone yard more often through 33 games in 2021 than he did in 54 games last season.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: IL stint anticipated
Manager Dave Roberts expects Seager (hand) to be placed on the injured list Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
The 27-year-old was removed from Saturday's contest after being struck on the right hand by a pitch, and he's dealing with some pain and swelling. Seager will undergo medical imaging to determine the severity of the injury, but it's safe to rule him out indefinitely with a trip to the injured list on the horizon.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: Leaves after HBP
Seager was removed from Saturday's game against the Marlins after being hit by a pitch on the right hand, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The 27-year-old appeared to be in significant pain after being struck by the 90-mph pitch during the fifth inning, and he was promptly lifted for a pinch runner. Seager's availability for Sunday's series finale versus the Marlins is now up in the air.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Homers in return to lineup
Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates.
The Giants only had four hits as a team and Crawford had the biggest one of the night when he led off the eighth with a solo home run to right to put the Giants up 1-0. He also later scored in extra innings as the runner on second. The 34-year-old has been scorching hot over his last 10 games, slashing .360/.500/.840 with four home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Catalyst for offensive onslaught
Turner went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 17-2 win over Arizona.
Turner got Washington off to a quick start with a leadoff home run off Riley Smith. He went on to slug a two-run double in the fifth inning before being given a rest in the sixth with Washington staked to an 11-run lead. Turner is among baseball's top offensive performers again this season, slashing .312/.351/.551 with nine homers, 18 RBI and seven stolen bases.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Up to six steals
Story went 2-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Reds. He was also caught stealing.
Story now has four steals in May -- twice as many has he had in April. This was his fifth multi-hit game of the current month and Story is looking more and more like the player we know, with his slash line sitting up at .287/.365/.478. He's a prime candidate to be traded at this year's deadline.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Lands on injured list
DeJong landed on the 10-day injured list with a non-displaced rib fracture Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
DeJong left Wednesday's game against the Brewers with what was originally referred to as side tightness. The injury was evidently more serious than that, though it's not yet clear when he's expected to return. Max Moroff was called up to take his place on the roster, though it will likely be Matt Carpenter who continues to take his place in the starting lineup, playing second base and pushing Tommy Edman to shortstop.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: On bench Friday
DeJong (side) will sit Friday against the Padres, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
DeJong left Wednesday's game against the Brewers with side tightness and remains sidelined. A trip to the injured list appears to be a possibility. Tommy Edman will again shift to shortstop Friday, with Matt Carpenter making another start at second base.