MLB Player News
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Returns from IL for finale
Diaz (foot) was activated off the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday's finale at Toronto, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Diaz has been sidelined with the bruised left foot since late July but will rejoin the Rays for the final game of the regular season. The 28-year-old will be limited to serving as the designated hitter during the playoffs, which begin with Wednesday's AL Wild Card Game in Oakland. Diaz will bat leadoff as the DH on Sunday, per Josh Tolentino of The Athletic.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B | TOR
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Sitting for season finale
Guerrero (knee) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Guerrero was scratched from Saturday's lineup with right knee soreness, so it's not much of a surprise to see him held out Saturday. The 20-year-old figures to finish his rookie campaign with a .272/.339/.433 slash line, 15 home runs and 69 RBI in 123 games. Breyvic Valera will start at the hot corner in the season finale.
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Asdrubal Cabrera 1B | CIN
Nationals' Asdrubal Cabrera: Out of Sunday's lineup
Cabrera is not in Sunday's lineup against the Indians.
He is hitting .370 with two home runs over his last 10 games. Brian Dozier will man second base while hitting seventh.
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT
Royals' Ryan O'Hearn: Sitting against southpaw
O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
O'Hearn has a .794 OPS over 21 games in September but will sit for the second straight contest with lefty Martin Perez taking the mound for the Twins. Cheslor Cuthbert receives the start at first base in the season finale.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: Breaks rookie home-run record
Alonso went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Braves.
Alonso delivered his 53rd homer of the season 415 feet to center field during the third inning to break Aaron Judge's all-time rookie record for home runs in a season. The young slugger has a .260/.359/.586 slash line with 30 doubles and 120 RBI in 160 games during his rookie campaign.
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Christian Walker 1B | HOU
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Homers twice, plates five in win
Walker went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Padres.
Walker opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning off Padres starter Garrett Richards. The first baseman then took reliever David Bednar deep in the seventh, putting an exclamation point on the comeback effort. Walker is up to 29 homers, 73 RBI and 85 runs scored while slashing .259/.349/.476 in 151 games.
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Expected back Sunday
Diaz (foot) is expected to be activated Sunday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Diaz has been out with a bruised foot since late July but will be ready to go for the playoffs. He's expected to be limited to a designated hitter role.
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Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo: Sits again Saturday
Rizzo (ankle) remains on the bench Saturday against the Cardinals.
Rizzo's sprained ankle is clearly still bothering him, as he hasn't played since Wednesday. With the Cubs out of the playoff picture, it's quite likely that he won't play again this season. Victor Caratini will be the first baseman Saturday.