MLB Player News
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Luis Campusano C | SD
Padres' Luis Campusano: Still awaiting rehab stint
Campusano (toe) continues to rehab in Arizona but hasn't yet been scheduled for a minor-league rehab assignment, per MLB.com.
Campusano has now been out over a month after fracturing a toe on his left foot in early May. The backstop has been catching pitches and swinging pain-free since late May, but San Diego hasn't yet sent him out on a rehab assignment. Fellow backstop Freddy Fermin exited Saturday's contest against Baltimore after being hit by a warmup pitch near the back of the head, so the only healthy catcher on San Diego's 26-man roster at the moment is Rodolfo Duran.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Removed following HBP
Bogaerts was hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's win over the Orioles and ultimately left the game, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports.
Bogaerts took a 93.5-mph sinker from Trey Gibson off his helmet in the top of the fifth inning and subsequently went down on his hands and knees. He was able to stay in the game and eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly, but the veteran shortstop was then switched out on defense in the bottom of the sixth frame. Manager Craig Stammen said after the victory that Bogaerts was initially feeling fine but then "started not feeling as good" before he was pulled, per 97.3 The Fan. Stammen added that the team will evaluate Bogaerts throughout the remainder of the day and night, which will help determine if he'll be able to play Sunday.
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Carson Kelly C | CHC
Cubs' Carson Kelly: On bench Saturday
Kelly is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.
Kelly will ride the bench for the third time in the past five games. The 31-year-old has slugged .277/.355/.367 with three homers in 186 plate appearances this season. Miguel Amaya will take over catching duties and bat eighth Saturday.
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Ezequiel Tovar SS | COL
Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar: Remaining out Saturday
Tovar (lower leg) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Tovar was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Friday's game due to soreness in his lower left leg, and he'll need at least one more day off Saturday before returning to action. Willi Castro will pick up another start at shortstop while Edouard Julien mans the keystone.
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Jake McCarthy CF | COL
Rockies' Jake McCarthy: Sitting fourth straight
McCarthy (illness) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Saturday will mark the fourth consecutive game that McCarthy has missed while recovering from an illness. The Rockies haven't yet suggested that he will have to spend time on the injured list, though that could become an option if he isn't able to return soon. Sterlin Thompson, Cole Carrigg and Troy Johnston will form Colorado's outfield trio Saturday.
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Miguel Rojas 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Exits with injury
Rojas was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox with an apparent injury, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Rojas appeared to be bothered by something during his plate appearance in the seventh inning and was lifted for a pinch runner after drawing a walk. It's unclear what exactly the veteran infielder is dealing with, but the Dodgers should provide more details in the near future.
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Valente Bellozo RP | COL
Rockies' Valente Bellozo: Pushed off 40-man
The Rockies sent Bellozo outright to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Bellozo was jettisoned off the Rockies' 40-man roster after posting an 8.83 ERA and 1.83 WHIP across 52 innings in the minors. No team was willing to pick him up off waivers, so the 26-year-old righty will remain in the organization as rotation depth at Albuquerque. Eiberson Castellano was selected to the MLB roster in a corresponding move.
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Jeff Criswell RP | COL
Rockies' Jeff Criswell: Demoted to Triple-A
The Rockies optioned Criswell to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Criswell turned in scoreless frames in both of his appearances after being recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll be sent back down so the Rockies can get a fresh bullpen arm in the form of Eiberson Castellano. Criswell hasn't performed nearly as well at Albuquerque this season (nine earned runs in 10.2 IP), but his performance with the Rockies could keep him in consideration for a return to Colorado later in the year.
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Eiberson Castellano RP | COL
Rockies' Eiberson Castellano: Contract selected
The Rockies selected Castellano's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Castellano has spent most of the season at Double-A Hartford, though he made his last appearance at Albuquerque and pitched six shutout innings while striking out seven batters and allowing three men to reach base. The 25-year-old will now get a chance to show what he can do in the majors while presumably working in a long-relief role. Jeff Criswell was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Castellano on the active roster, and Valente Bellozo was outrighted to Albuquerque to free up a 40-man spot.