MLB Player News
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Twins' Carlos Correa: Walks it off Tuesday
Correa went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.
The shortstop crushed a Devin Williams changeup to left field in the ninth inning for a two-run homer -- the first regular-season walk-off home run of Correa's career, although he does have two in the playoffs. The 28-year-old is catching fire in June, homering three times in the last five games and batting .276 (8-for-29) with eight RBI over seven contests since returning from a three-game absence to deal with plantar fasciitis in his left heel.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Phillies' Trea Turner: Active on basepaths in win
Turner went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and two steals in Tuesday's 15-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Turner notched his fourth multi-hit effort in June and is now slashing .313/.377/.500 with two homers, five RBI, 12 runs, four steals and a 5:10 BB:K over 53 plate appearances since June 1. He already has as many steals in 12 games this month as he had in April and one more than he had in May. He seems to be picking things up after a sluggish first couple of months and is now slashing .249/.297/.394 for the year.
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Pablo Reyes RF | SD
Red Sox's Pablo Reyes: In line for more starts
Red Sox manager Alex Cora suggested prior to Tuesday's loss to the Rockies that Reyes would be in line for more starts at shortstop with Enrique Hernandez no longer viewed as the team's primary option at the position, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Boston's infield defense was reshuffled Tuesday, with Reyes starting at shortstop and Justin Turner starting at first base for Triston Casas. Cora noted that Reyes, who went 2-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday, isn't seen as an everyday player, but he'll likely see the majority of the starts at shortstop nonetheless until Yu Chang (wrist) is ready to return from the injured list. Eventually, Trevor Story (elbow) will supplant Chang and Reyes at the position, but he's not expected to be ready to play the field until August. Another option -- Adalberto Mondesi -- has been on the IL all season with a knee injury and was shut down from all activities Tuesday.
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Dansby Swanson SS | CHC
Cubs' Dansby Swanson: Two hits in victory
Swanson went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 11-3 victory over the Pirates.
Swanson hustled out an infield single in the sixth inning to drive in his lone run. The 29-year old has logged just two extra-base hits over his last 15 games and has failed to homer in 10 straight contests. Swanson is still looking to find his form this year after inking a seven-year, $177 million dollar contract in the offseason.
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Zachary Neto SS | LAA
Angels' Zach Neto: Homers again Tuesday
Neto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
Neto's 396-foot blast came in the ninth inning, giving him his second home run in three days and sixth on the season. The rookie has held his own so far, striking out at just a 21 percent clip while posting a respectable .259 average working as the near everyday shortstop for the Angels.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Rangers' Corey Seager: Three hits in loss
Seager went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Angels.
Seager had another big night at the plate, launching a 435-foot blast in the fifth inning for his eighth home run of the year. The stud shortstop has been on fire of late, recording 10 hits over his last four games while posting six multi-hit games already for the month of June. If Seager can remain healthy, he could very well be in line for a career year batting near the top of the highest-scoring offense in baseball.
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Elly De La Cruz SS | CIN
Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Swipes another bag Tuesday
De La Cruz went 0-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's victory over the Royals.
De La Cruz recorded a steal for the third straight game, showcasing the elite sprint speed that makes him one of the fastest players in MLB. The young phenom also struck out twice on the evening and has seen the issue carry over from Triple-A, having recorded 14 in his first 30 at-bats in the bigs. De La Cruz has started every game since his promotion and is brimming with potential, so while the strikeouts are an issue, he has already settled in as a fixture in the heart of the order for the Reds.
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Bobby Witt SS | KC
Royals' Bobby Witt: Homer, two RBI in loss
Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.
The 412-foot blast in the third inning was the 11th on the season for Witt and his first long ball since May 29. The star shortstop continues to put up solid counting stats despite underwhelming ratios. Witt is the only player in the American League with at least 10 home runs and 20 steals, which he's accomplished despite an uneven .237/.276/.422 slash line.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Marlins' Joey Wendle: Sitting with groin strain
Wendle is not in the lineup against the Mariners on Tuesday due to a left adductor/groin injury, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Wendle will sit for a second straight game due to the injury, with Jon Berti getting the start at shortstop. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker believes that Wendle would be available off the bench if necessary, so for now the veteran infielder should be considered day-to-day.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Marlins' Joey Wendle: Sitting again Tuesday
Wendle remains out of the lineup Tuesday at Seattle.
Jon Berti will get another start at shortstop and bat seventh against the Mariners and right-hander George Kirby. Wendle, who also sat out of Monday's series opener, is slashing just .232/.292/.378 this year versus righties.