MLB Player News
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Tyler O'Neill RF | BAL
Orioles' Tyler O'Neill: Back on bench Sunday
O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
O'Neill had been included in the starting nine in four of the past five games and went 6-for-16 with four doubles and a walk during that stretch, but he might have to settle for a part-time role due to Samuel Basallo being healthy and getting prioritized at designated hitter. O'Neill should still get the chance to play regularly versus lefties, and he'll likely get some occasional opportunities in right field against right-handed pitching at the expense of Leody Taveras.
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Coby Mayo 3B | BAL
Orioles' Coby Mayo: Slipping into timeshare
Mayo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Mayo will be on the bench for the third time in five games, with the Orioles having faced right-handed pitchers in each of those contests. He appears to have faded into a timeshare at the position with Blaze Alexander, who will receive the starting nod Sunday. Since the beginning of June, Mayo has slugged three home runs, but he's hitting just .184 and has struck out a 43.6 percent clip.
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J.P. Crawford SS | SEA
Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Plans to return from IL on Tuesday
Crawford (hand) said he expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday when first eligible, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Crawford landed on the IL on June 8 due to a right hand contusion and won't need to go on a rehab assignment prior to being activated. The long-time shortstop has taken grounders almost exclusively at third base in pregame workouts during the Mariners' current road trip, strongly suggesting rookie Colt Emerson will continue playing regularly at shortstop when Crawford returns. The veteran infielder could face more of a squeeze for playing time once Brendan Donovan (groin/adductor) also returns from the IL.
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Angel Martinez LF | CLE
Guardians' Angel Martinez: Sitting Sunday with bruised foot
Martinez (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
The outfielder sustained a left foot bruise in the Guardians' 3-1 win Saturday, when he fouled a pitch off himself. Martinez had X-rays come back negative, and manager Stephen Vogt suggested that the 24-year-old could be available off the bench Sunday, per Stebbins. With an off day on tap Monday, the Guardians have optimism that Martinez will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Milwaukee.
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Andres Gimenez SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Scratched with sore wrist
Gimenez was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees due to left wrist soreness.
It's unclear how or when Gimenez sustained the injury, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale after initially being penciled in to start. Ernie Clement will shift over to shortstop while Davis Schneider enters the lineup at second base.
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John Rave RF | KC
Royals' John Rave: Joins big club
The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Rave failed to make the Opening Day roster but has enjoyed a strong start to the season at Omaha, posting a .278/.395/.475 slash line with 10 homers and 16 steals in 60 games. The 28-year-old will now join the Royals as outfield depth, taking the roster spot of Vinnie Pasquantino (hand).
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Randy Arozarena LF | SEA
Mariners' Randy Arozarena: Remaining on bench Sunday
Arozarena (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Luke Raley will draw another start in left field while the Mariners keep Arozarena on the bench for a second straight game due to left hamstring soreness. Per MLB.com, Arozarena went through strength tests that indicated an MRI wouldn't be necessary, and he'll likely avoid a stint on the injured list. He'll benefit from a team off day Monday before the Mariners open a three-game home set versus the Orioles on Tuesday.
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Hunter Brown SP | HOU
Astros' Hunter Brown: Rejoining rotation Tuesday
Brown (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The right-hander has fully recovered from a Grade 2 shoulder strain and is ready to rejoin the Astros after completing a four-start rehab assignment. Brown built up to five innings and 78 pitches during his final rehab outing with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, so he may have only a minor workload restriction in his first start with Houston after the lengthy absence. The 27-year-old was dominant in his first two starts of the season prior to being shelved April 5, giving up just one run on five hits with a 17:6 K:BB across 10.2 innings.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B | TOR
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Not ready to start Sunday
Guerrero (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Guerrero will get a second straight day to recuperate from lower-back tightness, an issue that cropped up during Friday's 8-5 win in the series opener. Charles McAdoo will receive the start at first base in place of Guerrero, who is being viewed as day-to-day heading into the Blue Jays' series in Boston that begins Tuesday.
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Chase DeLauter RF | CLE
Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Held out of Sunday's lineup
DeLauter (ribs) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
The rookie outfielder departed Saturday's 3-1 win due to a right rib cage contusion after a collision with the outfield wall, and he'll sit for at least one start due to the injury. According to Stebbins, manager Stephen Vogt said that DeLauter underwent an MRI and CT scan after the game, but the Guardians are still reviewing the results of his tests before determining his availability heading into the upcoming week. David Fry will pick up a start in right field Sunday for Cleveland while Rhys Hoskins serves as the club's designated hitter.