MLB Player News
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Taking seat Thursday
O'Hoppe isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
O'Hoppe will get a break during Thursday's series finale after going 2-for-11 with two runs scored and four strikeouts across the first three games of the series. Sebastian Rivero will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth.
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Tayron Guerrero RP | BOS
Red Sox's Tyron Guerrero: Expected to be called up
The Red Sox will call up Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester prior to Friday's contest versus the Twins, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
It's a story of perseverance for the 35-year-old Guerrero, who has not pitched in the big leagues since 2019. He's earned the promotion by collecting a 0.92 ERA and 22:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings while notching three saves with Worcester. It's unclear what the corresponding move will be in order to free up a roster spot for Guerrero.
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Jesus Sanchez RF | TOR
Blue Jays' Jesus Sanchez: Not in Thursday's lineup
Sanchez (chest) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
Sanchez was lifted from Wednesday's contest after getting the wind knocked out of him. The left-handed hitter likely wasn't going to start Thursday, anyway, with the Yankees sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the bump, but it's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench. Myles Straw will cover right field for Toronto in Sanchez's stead.
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Trent Grisham CF | NYY
Yankees' Trent Grisham: Imaging comes back clean
Imaging on Grisham's left knee came back negative Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Grisham made an early exit from Wednesday's contest after suffering a knee injury in the second inning, though he seems to have escaped the incident without suffering any structural damage. He'll begin Thursday's game against Toronto on the bench while Spencer Jones starts in center field, but Grisham could be available to play in an emergency.
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Austin Wynns C | ATH
Angels' Austin Wynns: Finds home in Anaheim
Wynns signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Saturday and was assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Wynns has gone 2-for-11 with a double through his first three games with Salt Lake. After the Athletics released Wynns earlier this month, the Angels elected to bring the 35-year-old aboard to bolster the organization's catching depth. Travis d'Arnaud (foot) is currently on the injured list and is without a clear timeline for a return, so Wynns should get the chance to play regularly at Salt Lake while Sebastian Rivero replaces d'Arnaud as the top backup to No. 1 catcher Logan O'Hoppe at the big-league level.
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Austin Wells C | NYY
Yankees' Austin Wells: Resting up Thursday
Wells isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Wells will begin Thursday's game in the dugout after striking out in four of the five at-bats he's had in this series. J.C. Escarra will handle catching duties and bat ninth in the series finale.
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Trent Grisham CF | NYY
Yankees' Trent Grisham: Sitting down Thursday
Grisham (knee) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Grisham will sit out after tweaking his knee during the second inning of Wednesday's contest. He's set to undergo imaging Thursday that will determine the severity of his injury, but he's optimistic about his chances of avoiding a trip to the IL, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Spencer Jones will fill in as New York's center fielder Thursday.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Tigers' Paul DeJong: Goes on full-season IL at Triple-A
DeJong has been placed on the full-season injured list at Triple-A Toledo with a leg injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
DeJong was injured May 12 just a week after signing a minor-league deal with the Tigers. The club has not revealed the exact nature of the veteran infielder's injury, but whatever it is was enough to knock him out for the rest of the season. DeJong will be a free agent this winter.
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Michael Stefanic 2B | ATH
Athletics' Michael Stefanic: Re-signs on MiLB pact
Stefanic re-signed Wednesday with the Athletics on a minor-league contract.
The Athletics designated Stefanic for assignment over the weekend, and upon clearing waivers, the 30-year-old infielder elected free agency. He was on the open market for just two days before opting to return to the Athletics organization and agreeing to report to Triple-A Las Vegas. Before being dropped from the 40-man roster, Stefanic saw action in two games for the Athletics and went 2-for-5 with a run.