MLB Player News
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: On track for Saturday
Bohm (hamstring) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Bohm went through a full workout Thursday without issue and is tracking toward just a 10-day absence to heal his mild left hamstring strain. He's needed in Philadelphia to help at both third base and first base.
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C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Rockies' C.J. Cron: No timetable for return
Cron (back) said Thursday that he's still experiencing pain in his lower back, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Cron also acknowledged that there is no timetable for his return to Colorado's active roster. He's been on the injured list since mid-May due to lingering back issues and hasn't responded well to a period of rest and treatment. Nolan Jones is getting a lot of run at first base for the Rockies in Cron's absence, with Mike Moustakas also mixing in.
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Josh Naylor 1B | SEA
Guardians' Josh Naylor: Knocks three hits in win
Naylor went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox.
Naylor has gone 14-for-26 (.538) with a home run, six doubles and 11 RBI since May 30. He had a rough stretch in April, but he's been fairly reliable since, a rare source of consistency in the Guardians' soft-hitting lineup. The first baseman has a .270/.324/.459 slash line with eight home runs, four stolen bases, 43 RBI, 20 run scored and 11 doubles through 53 games.
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Nursing hip issue
Diaz is dealing with a minor hip issue but is available off the bench Thursday against the Twins and expects to return to the lineup Friday versus the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The hip issue explains why Diaz is out of the lineup Thursday for the second day in a row. The positive news is it doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. Tampa Bay is rolling with Luke Raley at first base Thursday.
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Absent from lineup again
Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Diaz isn't dealing with any known injury, but this is the second straight game he's been out of the lineup. He did battle a groin issue a few weeks ago, for what it's worth. Luke Raley is at first base Thursday.
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Jake Cronenworth 1B | SD
Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Three singles in win
Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 10-3 victory over Seattle.
Cronenworth matched a season high with three hits in the win, recording his first multi-hit game since May 17. He'd gone 8-for-58 (.138) over his last 16 contests. Overall, it's been a tough start to the season for the 29-year-old Cronenworth. He's slashing just .208/.322/.356 with six homers, 26 runs scored, 21 RBI and three stolen bases across 216 plate appearances this year.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Starting again in left field
Steer is starting in left field and batting fifth on Thursday against the Dodgers.
Steer made his first career start in left field Tuesday and, after playing first base Wednesday, is back in the outfield again. The 25-year-old's experience in the outfield is extremely limited, but showing he's capable there would be helpful as the Reds try to fit all of their infielders into the lineup.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Swipes two bags in win
Steer went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 8-6 win against the Dodgers.
Steer has never been known for his speed, but he took advantage of a Los Angeles squad that has had trouble containing thefts this season with a pair of swipes. He's provided five steals to go along with eight homers, 32 RBI and a .291/.371/.491 on the campaign, making him a must-roster fantasy player. It's promising that Steer has been particularly active on the basepaths of late -- four of his five thefts have come over his past five games.