MLB Player News
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Joey Lucchesi SP | LAA
Angels' Joey Lucchesi: DFA'd by Halos
The Angels designated Lucchesi for assignment Sunday.
The left-hander signed with the Angels in late March after being let go by the Giants, but he surrendered two runs across 2.1 frames in his first three appearances of the season. Lucchesi was cut loose to free up a roster spot for George Klassen, who was promoted to start Sunday against Seattle.
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Christian Roa SP | HOU
Astros' Christian Roa: Back in majors
The Astros recalled Roa from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
The right-hander was optioned to Sugar Land last Monday after making two relief appearances during the first weekend of the regular season, and he'll rejoin the big club with Hunter Brown (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Roa should fill a low-leverage role while up with the big club.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Out of lineup for Game 2
Schneemann is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Schneeman went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Game 1, dropping his slash line for the season to .192/.192/.346 through eight contests. Steven Kwan is handling center field in the nightcap while Angel Martinez starts in left.
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Kyle Manzardo 1B | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: On bench for nightcap
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Manzardo went 0-for-3 with a walk during the matinee, extending his hitless streak to six games. He'll head to the bench for Game 2 while Chase DeLauter serves as the designated hitter, opening up right field for David Fry.
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Oswald Peraza 3B | LAA
Angels' Oswald Peraza: Not starting Sunday
Peraza is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Peraza started the previous five games and will take a seat Sunday after going 3-for-16 with a walk, a double and a stolen base during that span. Adam Frazier is starting at the keystone and batting ninth in the series finale versus Seattle.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA
Angels' Yoan Moncada: Not in Sunday's lineup
Moncada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Moncada is on the bench for Sunday's contest after going 1-for-11 with seven strikeouts while starting the previous three games. Jeimer Candelario is manning the hot corner in the series finale versus Seattle.
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Logan Henderson SP | MIL
Brewers' Logan Henderson: Returns to Nashville
The Brewers optioned Henderson to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
Henderson will head back to Triple-A one day after the Brewers called him up to serve as their 27th man in a doubleheader with the Royals. The right-hander started the second game of the twin bill, taking a no-decision in the Brewers' 8-2 loss while striking out three batters and allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk.
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Chris Sale SP | ATL
Braves' Chris Sale: In clear to start Monday
Atlanta lists Sale (illness) as its probable starter for Monday's game against the Angels in Anaheim.
Sale fought through a stomach bug during his most recent start this past Wednesday against the Athletics, but it won't be anything that prevents him from making his next turn through the rotation on normal rest. The 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner has breezed through his first two outings of the season, claiming a pair of wins while allowing just one earned run and posting a 9:3 K:BB across 12 innings.
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Gabriel Moreno C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Taking seat Sunday
Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Moreno will sit Sunday after a run of six straight starts, during which he went 5-for-21 with two walks, two doubles, two RBI and three runs. James McCann is doing the catching for Brandon Pfaadt in the series finale.
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Dominic Smith 1B | ATL
Braves' Dominic Smith: Sitting versus righty
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Smith's three previous absences from the lineup this year came against lefty starters, but he's sitting Sunday despite the fact that right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is pitching for Arizona. Ronald Acuna is resting his legs as the DH, which allows Eli White to pick up a start in right field.