MLB Player News
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Braves' Johan Camargo: Sitting front end of doubleheader
Camargo is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Indians.
He'll head to the bench for just the second time in a six-game stretch, but the 25-year-old will likely check back into the lineup for the nightcap. Camargo hasn't been a major help in the counting-stats categories this season with only one home run, no steals and three runs, but his defensive versatility and strong on-base skills should continue to earn him at least semi-regular work.
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Braves' Johan Camargo: Shaky in field Thursday
Camargo went 2-for-4 in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks but also committed his first two errors of the season.
Getting the start at third base, Camargo booted groundballs in the second and seventh inning, with the latter leading to an unearned run. The utility man has started five of the last seven games around the diamond, going 8-for-20 with a homer and seven RBI, but if his defense becomes a concern, manager Brian Snitker may scale back Camargo's playing time and give Charlie Culberson a chance when regular members of the lineup need a break.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: Back in action
Seager is back in the lineup, hitting second and playing shortstop against the Brewers on Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Seager got a rest Wednesday, but he's back for this tilt with Milwaukee, manning the second spot in the order. He broke out of a brief 0-for-13 skid with a three-hit effort against the Reds in his last start, so he'll look to keep it going against Brewers starter Zach Davies.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Torments Brewers pitching
DeJong went 4-for-5 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Brewers on Wednesday.
A four-single effort is a rarity for the slugging DeJong, who'd already amassed 12 extra-base hits (seven doubles, one triple, four home runs) in his first 17 games heading into Wednesday's contest. However, the shortstop displayed his emerging versatility at the plate with Wednesday's performance, and he's now hit safely in 16 of 18 contests to open the campaign.
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Nick Ahmed SS | TEX
Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Getting day off
Ahmed is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves.
Ketel Marte will shift over to shortstop while Ahmed heads to the bench for the first time all season. As was the case in the first month of 2018, Ahmed is off to a respectable start at the plate to begin the campaign, batting .271 with seven extra-base knocks in 75 plate appearances.
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Braves' Johan Camargo: Batting second Thursday
Camargo will start at third base and hit second Thursday against the Diamondbacks, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Top third baseman Josh Donaldson is resting for the day game after the night game, paving the way for Camargo to enter the starting nine for the fourth time in five games. Despite his lack of an everyday role, Camargo has thus far replicated his 2018 breakout through the Braves' first 17 contests, posting an .810 OPS in 35 plate appearances.
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Cubs' Javier Baez: Goes deep again
Baez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Marlins.
Baez has now homered in consecutive games and he hit the cover off the ball the entire three-game series against the Marlins, going a combined 8-for-13 with the two home runs, four RBI and six runs scored. The slugging infielder is probably sad to be leaving Miami, but Baez has shown the ability to stay hot for long stretches, so enjoy this run while he's on it.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Remains without clear timetable
Turner has been doing whatever baseball activities he can without using his broken index finger, but he remains without a clear timetable, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Turner reportedly had a rough 4-to-6-week timetable after breaking his finger on a bunt attempt on April 2, but the Nationals have yet to confirm even a rough target return date. Wilmer Difo has started every game at shortstop in his absence.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: Out of lineup
Seager is not starting Wednesday against the Reds.
Seager sits for the third time this season. He snapped a three-game hitless streak with a three-hit performance in Tuesday's contest. Chris Taylor starts at shortstop in his absence.