MLB Player News
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Cubs' Javier Baez: Tending to neck, thumb injuries
Baez was removed from Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Brewers after jamming his left thumb and experiencing neck discomfort after sliding into second base in the third inning of the contest, Russell Dorsey of MLB.com reports.
Baez was able to secure his 11th stolen base of the season on the play but came away banged up when he collided with shortstop Orlando Arcia's knee. Though he initially stayed in the game, Baez was later replaced by Tony Kemp. Fortunately for Baez, X-rays on his thumb conducted after the game returned negative, leaving him day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Mariners.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Enduring minor slide at plate
Turner went 1-for-5 with a run scored Sunday in the Nationals' 9-3 win over the Marlins.
Turner didn't exactly capitalize on back-to-back series against two of baseball's weaker teams in the Orioles and Marlins, going a combined 4-for-22 with three runs, an RBI and a stolen base during the five-game slate. Despite the minor slide, Turner's production has generally been on the upswing since the beginning of August, with the shortstop slashing .319/.386/.474 with eight steals over that stretch. He'll remain in the lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Mets, occupying his usual spot atop the order.
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Ruben Tejada SS | BAL
Mets' Ruben Tejada: Returns to old club on MiLB deal
Tejada signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Sunday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
He'll report to Triple-A Syracuse for now with the hope of receiving a promotion to the big club later in September. Tejada made his first big-league appearance since 2017 in August, going hitless in nine at-bats before the Mets released him a few days ago.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: Heads to bench Sunday
Seager is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Seager will receive the day off after starting the last seven games and going 6-for-28 with three doubles and four RBI in that stretch. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop in his place Sunday.
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Jon Berti 3B | CHC
Marlins' Jon Berti: Sitting out series finale
Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Berti's time as the Marlins' everyday shortstop looks to be over with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) returning from the 10-day injured list Sunday, but the rookie should still see steady playing time thanks to his ability to play several other positions. The speedy 29-year-old has slashed .282/.363/.473 with four home runs, seven steals and 24 runs in 29 games since his own return from the IL on July 31.
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Braves' Johan Camargo: Rejoins Braves for September
Camargo was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Carmargo struggled coming out of the All-Star break with a .191/.267/.294 slash line in 23 games before being demoted in mid-August. The 25-year-old figures to step back into a utility role, though he'll likely be relied upon less than he was earlier in the season.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Racks up three hits in nightcap
Edman went 3-for-4 with two runs in a win over the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday.
Edman generated his third three-hit effort of the last six games in the nightcap, putting a fitting finish on a successful month at the plate. The rookie produced an impressive .308 average during August, boosting his season figure 22 points to .283 in the process.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Back from injured list Sunday
Rojas (hamstring) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday and is leading off and starting at shortstop at Washington, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Rojas completed a five-game rehab stint between High-A Jupiter and Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, clearing the way for his return to the majors. The 30-year-old had a .267/.309/.427 slash line in 22 games after the All-Star break before going down with the right hamstring strain.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Not in lineup for matinee
DeJong is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds.
DeJong started both games of Saturday's doubleheader and will sit Sunday's matinee after going 1-for-8 with a double, a run scored and an RBI. Yairo Munoz will start at shortstop and bat eighth in his absence.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Out as expected
Crawford is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.
As expected, Crawford will get the day off with Mauricio Dubon getting the start at shortstop against lefty Joey Lucchesi in his stead. While the veteran infielder has struggled at the dish this season (.232/.302/.363 through 474 plate appearances), his defense has kept him in the lineup close to everyday.