MLB Player News
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Jacob Young CF | WAS
Nationals' Jacob Young: Absent from lineup
Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Young went 1-for-4 with a stolen base during Friday's loss and will now retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's events. Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood will start across the outfield with Young on the bench.
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Keibert Ruiz C | WAS
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting breather Saturday
Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Ruiz will get a chance to rest his legs after slugging a home run during Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will replace him behind the dish Saturday and bat eighth.
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Jeff Criswell RP | COL
Rockies' Jeff Criswell: Back with Rockies
The Rockies recalled Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Criswell has put up a 6.87 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 18.1 innings with the Isotopes, but he's fired two shutout innings with the big club this year. He'll fill the void in Colorado's bullpen left by TJ Shook and figures to work in middle relief.
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TJ Shook RP | COL
Rockies' TJ Shook: Demoted to ABQ
The Rockies optioned Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Shook will lose his place in Colorado's bullpen after giving up four earned runs in two innings during Thursday's loss to the Giants. He owns a 2.89 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 37.1 Triple-A frames in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, so he could make it back into the Rockies' bullpen down the line if he returns to form at Albuquerque. Jeff Criswell was recalled in a corresponding move.
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James Karinchak RP | ATL
Braves' James Karinchak: Sent back to minors
Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Karinchak made one appearance after being promoted to Atlanta on Tuesday, logging a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning Thursday against Pittsburgh. He'll now head down to make room in the bullpen for Owen Murphy, who was recalled from Gwinnett in a corresponding move.
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Owen Murphy RP | ATL
Braves' Owen Murphy: Back in big leagues
Atlanta recalled Murphy from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Murphy was sent down to the minors earlier in the week after conceding two runs (one earned) in one inning against the Mets during his MLB debut Tuesday. The 22-year-old prospect will now get another chance to showcase his talents with the big club, replacing James Karinchak in Atlanta's bullpen.
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Brewer Hicklen RF | ATL
Braves' Brewer Hicklen: Recalled from Gwinnett
Atlanta recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Since joining the 40-man roster in mid-June, Hicklen has slashed .259/.330/.506 with five homers, 20 RBI, 16 runs and four steals across 91 plate appearances. He'll now join the big club for the first time this season to replace the injured Mike Yastrzemski (elbow). Hicklen and Eli White will likely compete for starts in the outfield until Yastrzemski is healthy.
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Mike Yastrzemski LF | ATL
Braves' Mike Yastrzemski: Lands on IL due to elbow issue
Atlanta placed Yastrzemski on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation.
Yastrzemski had tallied a base hit in each of Atlanta's last five games, but the team will be without his services until at least July 21 while he recovers from the elbow issue. Eli White could be in line for more reps in right field while Yastrzemski is out, though Brewer Hicklen -- who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move -- could also be in the mix for playing time.
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Cole Carrigg CF | COL
Rockies' Cole Carrigg: Riding pine Saturday
Carrigg isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Carrigg will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-10 with six strikeouts across his last three games. Mickey Moniak, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston will form Colorado's outfield trio while Carrigg is on the bench.
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Bo Bichette 3B | NYM
Mets' Bo Bichette: Sitting again Saturday
Bichette isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Bichette will step out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after not missing a game this season prior to Friday. Brett Baty will slide over to third base while Bichette sits, opening up second base for Zack Short.