MLB Player News
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT
Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Smacks first homer
O'Hearn went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Angels.
O'Hearn got Baltimore on the board with his first home run of the year, a solo shot off Chase Silseth in the second inning to tie the game 1-1. The 29-year-old O'Hearn is now 6-for-25 with seven RBI and a .710 OPS in 12 games with the Orioles. He slashed .239/.290/.321 with one homer in 145 plate appearances with the Royals last season. While Tuesday's homer is encouraging, it's hard to see O'Hearn playing enough to earn a fantasy-relevant role in Baltimore.
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Ryan Mountcastle 1B | BAL
Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Home run, double off bench
Mountcastle went 2-for-2 with a double and a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels.
Mountcastle ripped a double after pinch hitting for Ryan O'Hearn in the fourth inning before launching a two-run home run off Andrew Wantz in the sixth. The two-hit game snapped an 0-for-11 stretch for Mountcastle. He's now slashing .253/.279/.483 with nine home runs, 26 runs scored and 29 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.
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Matt Mervis 1B | WAS
Cubs' Matt Mervis: Hits first MLB home run
Mervis went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Astros.
Mervis connected against Cristian Javier in the second inning for his first career MLB home run. He had six long balls in 24 games at the Triple-A level this season and should continue to develop his power stroke in the majors as he settles in. The rookie is now batting .250 with a .650 OPS across nine games and figures to stick as the team's primary option at first base for the foreseeable future.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B | TOR
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Leaves with right knee discomfort
Guerrero will undergo an MRI after leaving Tuesday's game against the Yankees with right knee discomfort, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI before exiting.
It appears Guerrero tweaked his knee while attempting to field a bunt in the eighth inning, and Brandon Belt replaced the first baseman to begin the ninth inning. Guerrero should be considered day-to-day, but the infielder told reporters he's unsure on his status going forward. The results of the MRI will obviously help determine how quickly he gets back in the lineup.
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Josh Naylor 1B | SEA
Guardians' Josh Naylor: Leaves with leg tightness
Bell left Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left leg tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Naylor went 1-for-2 before leaving for pinch-hitter Brayan Rocchio, with Rocchio moving to third base and Gabriel Arias shifting to first. The exit appeared to be precautionary, and for now Naylor should be considered day-to-day.
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Nick Pratto 1B | TEX
Royals' Nick Pratto: Day off Tuesday
Pratto isn't starting Tuesday against the Padres.
Pratto has been incredible to start the season, slashing .328/.411/.500 through 73 plate appearances, but he will take a seat to begin Tuesday's contest. Vinnie Pasquantino will start at first base, moving Salvador Perez into the DH spot and Freddy Fermin in as the Royals' catcher.
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Ryan Noda 1B | BAL
Athletics' Ryan Noda: Out of lineup Tuesday
Noda is out of the starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Noda has not gotten much playing time against southpaws, and the left-handed hitting first baseman gets a night off against Tommy Henry and the Diamondbacks. Jesus Aguilar gets the start at first and will hit fifth against Henry and Arizona.
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Yandy Diaz 1B | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Absent from lineup
Diaz (groin) is not in the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Diaz departed Sunday's game against the Yankees with a left groin injury. Tests came back clean and he's considered day-to-day, but he's not ready to play yet even after an off day Monday. Harold Ramirez will be at first base.
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Ryan Mountcastle 1B | BAL
Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Getting breather
Mountcastle is not in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Angels, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Mountcastle is hitless in his last three games and in a 5-for-30 slide across his last eight contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Anthony Santander will play first base Tuesday.