MLB Player News
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Jair Camargo C | ATL
Braves' Jair Camargo: Sent back to minors
Atlanta optioned Camargo to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Camargo was the 27th man on the roster Wednesday and went 1-for-2 with a double in the nightcap of a doubleheader versus the Giants. He returns to Gwinnett, where the 26-year-old has a .581 OPS with two home runs this season.
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Chris Roycroft RP | TB
Cardinals' Chris Roycroft: Optioned back to Memphis
The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Roycroft made two appearances during his most recent stint in the majors, getting tagged for four runs over 1.2 innings. He's posted a 15.19 ERA in seven outings in the majors this season. The Cardinals will announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game versus the Royals.
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B | BOS
Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Logs two steals in loss
Kiner-Falefa started at third base and went 1-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays.
Kiner-Falefa put himself in scoring position a couple of times, but the Red Sox continued a dismal run of failing to produce with RISP -- Boston's gone 1-for-24 in those situations and left 26 runners on base in the first two games of the series. Kiner-Falefa unexpectedly has become a lineup regular for Boston, having started 18 of the last 19 games at second base, shortstop and third base. A combination of Trevor Story's abdomen injury and Caleb Durbin's inconsistent bat have led to Kiner-Falefa being a constant presence in the starting nine. He's gone 19-for-65 (.292) with three extra-base hits, six RBI, seven walks, four steals and 12 runs scored during that stretch.
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David Fry RF | CLE
Guardians' David Fry: Works in right field again
Fry started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to Milwaukee.
After the Guardians learned that Chase DeLauter (ribs) would be unable to play through his injury and added him to the 10-day injured list, Fry filled the spot in right field the last two games. It's unclear if that will be a long-term solution, however. Cleveland called up prospect Kahlil Watson on Wednesday, and he should be part of the mix. Besides now having Watson at his disposal, manager Stephen Vogt likes having Fry in a utility role.
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Erik Sabrowski RP | CLE
Guardians' Erik Sabrowski: Begins rehab assignment
Sabrowski (elbow) allowed two unearned runs and one walk while striking out two over a hitless two-thirds of an inning for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.
Sabrowski kicked off a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks, his first game action since landing on the 15-day injured list May 26 with inflammation in his left elbow. Before the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told Zach Sweet of MLB.com that the club will review how the left-hander comes through the appearance before determining next steps.
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J.J. Bleday LF | CIN
Reds' JJ Bleday: Produces lone run in loss
Bleday went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Mets.
Bleday's second-inning sacrifice fly was all the Reds could muster. He's shown a penchant for delivering with runners in scoring position, posting a .915 OPS and 20 RBI over 38 at-bats with RISP. Bleday's 35 RBI in just 45 games rank third on the team.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Begins hitting
Hayes (back) has begun hitting at the Reds' training facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.
Hayes is also working to improve core stabilization with an eye toward preventing continued issues with the back. He's served the 10-day minimum requirement on the injured list and can be activated at any time, but the report indicates his return as to be determined.
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Tommy Troy LF | ARI
Diamondbacks' Tommy Troy: Drives in two in win
Troy started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Angels.
Troy evened the game at 1-1 with a second-inning triple and then singled home a run in the sixth. He's scuffled following a strong introduction to the majors and entered Wednesday on a 2-for-24 (.083) stretch. Despite that, he held onto a roster spot when Lourdes Gurriel was brought back from the injured list Monday. Instead, the Diamondbacks optioned Ryan Waldschmidt back to Triple-A Reno. Gurriel is expected to get the bulk of the work in left field, and it's unclear how long Arizona will keep Troy around in a role where the prospect isn't getting a steady dose of at-bats.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Hits in seven straight
Marte went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Angels. He was also hit by a pitch.
Marte's first-inning single extended a hit streak to seven contests, during which he's gone 10-for-29 (.345) with three doubles, three RBI and three runs scored. Arizona's primary leadoff batter leads the club with 43 RBI through 70 games.
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Spencer Horwitz 1B | PIT
Pirates' Spencer Horwitz: Scores three runs
Horwitz went 2-for-4 with two walks, two doubles, one RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the A's.
Horwitz helped the Pirates jump out to an early lead with a double in each of his first two plate appearances, and he came around to score on each occasion. This marked a fourth multi-hit performance in his last 10 starts, during which he's hit .275 with two homers, six RBI and seven runs scored. Horwitz also continues to serve as Pittsburgh's primary leadoff hitter against righties.