MLB Player News
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Michael Harris CF | ATL
Braves' Michael Harris: Remaining on bench Friday
Harris (quad) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
The 25-year-old outfielder is sitting for a second straight game Friday after also missing one contest last week due quadriceps tightness. A trip to the injured list could be in store for Harris if the injury doesn't show improvement soon. Mauricio Dubon is picking up a start in center field Friday, opening up shortstop for Jorge Mateo.
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Eric Wagaman 1B | NYM
Mets' Eric Wagaman: Returns to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
The 28-year-old was called up from Syracuse on Thursday and will return there a day later with Andy Ibanez joining the active roster. Wagaman didn't see the field during his day in the majors and is now back at Triple-A, where he has a .538 OPS in 74 plate appearances this year.
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Brandon Woodruff SP | MIL
Brewers' Brandon Woodruff: Goes on IL with inflamed shoulder
The Brewers placed Woodruff on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Woodruff was pulled from Thursday's outing against the Diamondbacks in the second inning after sitting in the mid-80s with his fastball velocity. Imaging came back clean, per Sophia Minnaert of Brewers.tv, as the veteran hurler appears to be going through a "dead arm" phase. When Woodruff is able to rejoin the Milwaukee rotation will depend on how he bounces back in the coming days, but he's expressed optimism that it will be close to a minimum absence. Logan Henderson is the most likely candidate to take Woodruff's spot in the Brewers' rotation.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Dealing with neck issue
Hoerner was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks due to left-sided neck tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
The 28-year-old doubled and scored during the opening frame but was replaced by a pinch hitter during the second inning. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but the Cubs could offer some more information after Friday's contest. Hoerner should be considered day-to-day for now.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Exits game with neck injury
Hoerner was removed from Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks in the second inning with neck tightness, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Hoerner doubled and scored in the bottom of the first inning but was then pulled from the game when his spot in the order came up again in the second. It sounds like a day-to-day issue, but Hoerner's status shome become clearer after the contest.
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Jeremiah Estrada RP | SD
Padres' Jeremiah Estrada: Reinstated from injured list
The Padres activated Estrada (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Estrada has been shelved for the past three weeks with right elbow tendinitis but has been cleared to return after making a couple rehab appearances. The 27-year-old had a shaky start to the season before getting hurt, posting a 5.14 ERA and 8:5 K:BB over seven innings, but the right-hander will slide back into a setup role ahead of closer Mason Miller.