MLB Player News
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Matt McLain 2B | CIN
Reds' Matt McLain: Scheduled for batting practice
McLain (calf) will take batting practice on the field in Seattle on Monday, MLB.com reports.
McLain rejoined the Reds on their current road trip, which moved from Colorado this weekend to Seattle for a three-game set against the Mariners beginning Monday. He's been doing on-field work with teammates and can be activated at any point. By bringing McLain on the road with them, the Reds are signalling an imminent return. Possibly for this series in Seattle or the next in St. Louis.
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Tyler Locklear 1B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Tyler Locklear: Makes season debut
Locklear started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over St. Louis.
Locklear made his first appearance for Arizona in 2026, after he was called up Friday as a replacement for the injured Tommy Troy (shoulder). First base is wide open for the Diamondbacks, who rank 27th in average (.219) and last in OPS (.590) at the position.
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Adrian Del Castillo DH | ARI
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Serves as DH
Del Castillo went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Del Castillo made his first appearance since being recalled Saturday, serving as the designated hitter. An injury to Lourdes Gurriel (thigh) provides an opportunity for the left-handed batting Del Castillo to get platoon work at DH, although he was demoted earlier this month due to a lack of hitting.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Productive in Sunday's doubleheader
Edman went 3-for-6 with a solo homer, three total RBI and four total runs scored and was hit by a pitch across both games of Sunday's doubleheader split with the Yankees.
Edman recorded two hits, including a two-RBI single in Sunday's matinee victory. After starting the nightcap on the bench in favor of Miguel Rojas, Edman entered in the eighth inning and launched a game-tying solo homer before the Yankees answered in the bottom half of the frame. The switch hitter has hit safely in each of his past eight games dating back to before the All-Star break. After not making his season debut until June 17 due to a right ankle injury, the 31-year-old is slashing .355/.430/.526 with eight extra-base hits (two homers), 14 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases across 25 contests.
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Will Klein RP | LAD
Dodgers' Will Klein: Surrenders run as opener
Klein did not factor into the decision in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader, allowing one run on three hits and no walks over one inning against the Yankees. He struck out one.
Klein opened a true bullpen game Sunday evening that featured seven Dodgers pitchers, allowing a run on a two-out Cody Bellinger single. The right-hander has now surrendered runs in each of his past three appearances, though all three runs he allowed July 7 against the Rockies were unearned. Overall, Klein owns a 3-4 record with a 2.58 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 44:16 K:BB and two saves across 38.1 innings this season.
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Max Kepler LF | ARI
Diamondbacks' Max Kepler: Delivers walk-off hit
Kepler went 2-for-5 with an RBI double in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over St. Louis.
Kepler came through in the 10th inning with a game-winning double to the warning track to complete Arizona's comeback from a 7-0 deficit. Sunday's performance marked the outfielder's third multi-hit effort since making his season debut June 26. The results have been lackluster thus far for the 33-year-old, who's slashing .213/.235/.340 with four extra-base hits (one homer), nine RBI and four runs scored across 15 contests.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Clubs key homer in win
Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Arenado's lone hit was a big one, as his two-run homer in the eighth inning tied the game at 7-7. The 35-year-old has put together a productive July, slashing .250/.321/.563 with four homers, 10 RBI and nine runs scored across 13 contests. Overall, Arenado is hitting .244/.318/.422 with 13 homers, 44 RBI and 46 runs scored across 93 games in his first season with the Diamondbacks.
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Geraldo Perdomo SS | ARI
Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo: Hits inside-the-park homer Sunday
Perdomo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Perdomo's lone hit was a memorable one, as his line drive to left field in the seventh inning was misplayed by Jose Fermin and resulted in an inside-the-park homer. It's been a fairly pedestrian July for Perdomo, who's hitting just .204 with two homers, five RBI, 10 runs and three stolen bases across 13 games. The shortstop has taken a step back from his breakout 2025 campaign, slashing .238/.355/.358 with seven homers, 36 RBI, 48 runs and 15 stolen bases across 95 contests in 2026.
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Alec Burleson 1B | STL
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Trio of hits in loss
Burleson went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Arizona.
Burleson recorded three hits, highlighted by a two-RBI single in the third inning. The first baseman is slashing .283/.317/.433 with two homers, 12 RBI, 11 runs and a stolen base through 16 games in July. Overall, he's hitting .280/.342/.468 with 15 homers, 69 RBI, 53 runs and three stolen bases across 97 contests.
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Billy Cook CF | PIT
Pirates' Billy Cook: Takes advantage of rare start
Cook went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Guardians.
Cook was in the lineup for only the fourth time since returning to the majors on June 10, and he took advantage of the opportunity. He played a key role in the Pirates' early offensive production, recording an RBI or a run scored in three of the first six innings. While it was a nice showing, Cook isn't a viable fantasy option due to his lack of playing time.