MLB Player News
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Miguel Rojas 2B | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Productive in twin bill
Rojas went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. He went 2-for-4 with a double in the nightcap.
All three of Rojas' hits during the matinee came off southpaw Matt Moore. Rojas came into the game hitting .338/.420/.481 against opposite-handed pitchers. He is a nice streaming option in leagues with daily moves when the Marlins face a left-hander.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Exits with side soreness
Lindor exited Friday's game against the Pirates with right side soreness, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
Side soreness can sometimes lead to an oblique injury designation, but it sounds like Lindor is day-to-day for now. He went 1-for-3 prior to exiting and was replaced by Luis Guillorme. Lindor will be examined Saturday morning.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Exits with apparent injury
Lindor was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates due to an apparent right side injury, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
Lindor appeared to reach for his right side after a swing in the top of the fifth inning, and he didn't immediately run toward first base when he grounded out in the at-bat. Luis Guillorme took his place at shortstop in the bottom of the fifth, and the severity of Lindor's injury isn't yet known. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3.
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Jon Berti 3B | CHC
Marlins' Jon Berti: Not starting nightcap
Berti isn't starting the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.
Berti started in Friday's matinee and went 1-for-2 with a double, a run, an RBI and a strikeout. Joe Panik will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Braves' Johan Camargo: Sent down Friday
Camargo was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
The 27-year-old was recalled as bench depth Sunday with Ronald Acuna (knee) out for the season, but he'll now return to the minors after Joc Pederson was traded from the Cubs to Atlanta on Thursday. Camargo has hit .305 with 34 runs and 24 RBI in 46 games at Triple-A Gwinnett this year.
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Pablo Reyes RF | SD
Brewers' Pablo Reyes: Returns to minors
Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.
Reyes is no longer needed with Kolten Wong (calf) returning from the injured list. Reyes has bounced between the majors and minors throughout the season but has done little to stake a claim to a regular role, hitting .212/.255/.250 in 55 trips to the plate.
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Adalberto Mondesi SS | BOS
Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Making progress
Mondesi (oblique) is progressing well and has begun swinging, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Mondesi has dealt with two oblique strains and one to his hamstring this season, limiting him to just 10 games. He's trending in the right direction again, and the Royals appear pleased with his progress, but it's not clear when exactly the team expects him back on the field.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Back from injured list
Correa (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
The 26-year-old missed the final three games before the All-Star break while feeling under the weather, but he'll rejoin the active roster for the start of the season's second half. Correa will reclaim the everyday role at shortstop and is hitting .288/.385/.510 with 16 homers, 20 doubles, 52 RBI and 61 runs through 82 games in 2021.
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Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU
Astros' Aledmys Diaz: Kicks off rehab assignment
Diaz (hand) went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI for the rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros on Thursday.
This starts the clock on Diaz's 30-day rehab assignment. The utility player has been out since June 5 with a fractured left hand. While he's been sidelined, Robel Garcia and Abraham Toro have picked up the slack around the infield.
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Anthony Volpe SS | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Moves up to High-A
Volpe was promoted to High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
New York's first-round pick in 2019, Volpe has been very impressive in 54 games with Low-A Tampa to start 2021, showing off both a high-upside bat and a solid glove. The 20-year-old shortstop slashed .302/.455/.623 with 12 homers and 49 RBI across 257 plate appearances. Volpe will now move on to Hudson Valley, where he'll look to continue his ascent through the Yankees' system.