MLB Player News
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Moves to 60-day IL
The Dodgers transferred Edman (ankle) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday.
Edman's rehab was paused Monday after he felt renewed soreness in his surgically repaired right ankle. He remains without an official return timeline, but his move to the 60-day IL will ensure that he remains out until at least May 24. The transaction also frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for left-hander Charlie Barnes, who was claimed off waivers from the Cubs on Saturday.
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Charlie Barnes SP | LAD
Dodgers' Charlie Barnes: Claimed by Dodgers
The Dodgers claimed Barnes off waivers from the Cubs on Saturday.
Barnes lost his spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster Wednesday, but he'll reclaim a 40-man spot after being picked up by the Dodgers. The 30-year-old southpaw posted a 3.04 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 26.2 frames with Triple-A Iowa and will likely remain in the minors to begin his tenure with his new organization. Tommy Edman (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Blake Perkins RF | MIL
Brewers' Blake Perkins: Recalled from Nashville
The Brewers recalled Perkins from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Perkins was sent to Triple-A on Monday after Jackson Chourio returned from the injured list, but the former will now return to Milwaukee to replace the injured Brandon Lockridge (knee). Perkins likely won't play as often as he did when Chourio was sidelined but could still see consistent at-bats against left-handed starters.
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Brandon Lockridge OF | MIL
Brewers' Brandon Lockridge: Placed on IL
The Brewers placed Lockridge (knee) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Lockridge was taken out of Friday's game against the Yankees after crashing hard into the side wall in left field and suffering a deep laceration in his right knee. Manager Pat Murphy said after the game that Lockridge is expected to be out for "a while," so the Brewers will stash him away on the IL and bring up Blake Perkins to replenish their outfield depth.
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Richard Lovelady RP | WAS
Nationals' Richard Lovelady: Working as opener
Lovelady will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against Miami.
Lovelady has given up just one earned run in 7.2 innings since joining the Nationals in mid-April and will now be called upon to make his first career start in the majors. The 30-year-old southpaw will likely pitch the first inning of Saturday's contest before handing the game over to Zack Littell.
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Keibert Ruiz C | WAS
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting Saturday
Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Ruiz will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-3 during a win in Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will handle catching duties and bat eighth.
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Luis Garcia 1B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Back in lineup
Garcia (wrist) will start at first base and bat second against the Marlins on Saturday.
Garcia was held out of the starting nine for each of Washington's last four games, though he entered Friday's contest as a pinch hitter. Now back in the lineup, the 25-year-old will aim to turn things around offensively after starting May 0-for-9 with three strikeouts.
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Christopher Morel 1B | MIA
Marlins' Christopher Morel: Idle Saturday
Morel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Morel will get a breather Saturday after making three consecutive starts, a span in which he went 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts. Liam Hicks will work as the Marlins' designated hitter with Morel on the bench while Connor Norby starts at first and Leo Jimenez covers third.
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Logan Porter C | SF
Giants' Logan Porter: Joining big club
The Giants selected Porter's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
The Giants have an open spot on their roster for a catcher after trading away Patrick Bailey on Saturday, so Porter will get the call to return to the big leagues. The 30-year-old backstop has spent the entire season in the minors and owns just a .520 OPS through 42 plate appearances. He'll likely serve as a depth piece behind Jesus Rodriguez until Daniel Susac (elbow) returns from the injured list.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Riding pine Saturday
Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston.
Hayes will get a day off Saturday after going just 3-for-20 with two RBI, one run scored and seven strikeouts since the beginning of May. His absence will give Sal Stewart a start at the hot corner, moving Spencer Steer to first base and opening up right field for Will Benson.