MLB Player News
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Out of Tuesday's lineup
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.
Gimenez will occasionally sit versus left-handed starting pitchers, and that'll be the case Tuesday with Tampa Bay sending out southpaw Shane McClanahan. Ernie Clement is getting the nod at shortstop in Gimenez's place, opening up the keystone for Lenyn Sosa.
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Michael Stefanic 2B | ATH
Athletics' Michael Stefanic: Contract selected
The Athletics selected Stefanic's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old will get a look in the big leagues with the A's after signing as a non-roster invitee in December and failing to make the Opening Day roster. Stefanic's .250/.351/.355 slash line in 149 plate appearances at Triple-A this year is underwhelming, though he does have a 17:16 BB:K. He'll provide the club with some infield depth as Jacob Wilson (shoulder) heads to the injured list.
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jose Caballero: Dealing with finger fracture
The Yankees placed Caballero on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a right middle finger fracture.
Caballero suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Brewers on a dive back into first base. It's unclear exactly how long the 29-year-old will be sidelined, but he'll be eligible to be reinstated from the IL on May 21. Anthony Volpe was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move and is likely to step in as New York's primary shortstop.
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jose Caballero: Move to IL incoming
The Yankees plan to place Caballero (finger) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
The 29-year-old sustained the right middle finger injury Sunday in Milwaukee while diving back into first base, and he'll be unavailable for at least the next week-plus. Caballero was sent for an MRI, but his return timeline isn't known since the imaging results have yet to be reported. Anthony Volpe is being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to step in as New York's primary shortstop.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Goes deep twice in defeat
Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in a loss to the Rays on Monday.
Gimenez produced all five of Toronto's runs Monday, stroking a three-run homer in the second inning and a two-run shot in the seventh. The pair of long balls ended a 21-game homerless stretch for the veteran infielder, who produced a meager .511 OPS during that power drought. Gimenez has five homers through 38 games this season, and he hasn't reached double-digit long balls in a campaign since 2023, when he swatted 15 home runs over 153 regular-season contests with Cleveland.
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jose Caballero: Sent for MRI on injured finger
Caballero will undergo an MRI after injuring his right middle finger while diving back into first base during Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Caballero is optimistic nothing is broken, but more clarity on his status will be gained after the MRI results are in. Max Schuemann is starting at shortstop Monday in Baltimore in Caballero's place. However, if Caballero winds up requiring an extended absence, the Yankees would likely recall Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jose Caballero: Not in Monday's lineup
Caballero is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest in Baltimore.
Caballero missed a start last week with swelling in his left elbow that was as a result of a hit-by-pitch. He returned to the lineup for the three games after that, however, so this appears to be a simple day off. Max Schuemann will play shortstop and bat eighth for the Yankees.
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Christian Moore 2B | LAA
Angels' Christian Moore: Returns from IL at Triple-A
Triple-A Salt Lake activated Moore (leg) from the 7-day injured list Monday.
Moore has been cleared to return to action after missing more than two weeks with a leg injury. The 23-year-old has offered a mixed bag at Salt Lake this season, slashing .219/.437/.452 with two home runs, four stolen bases and a 28:24 BB:K over 21 contests. The Angels remain unsettled at second base, so Moore could push for a promotion if he gets hot.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Taking seat Sunday
Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
After going 3-for-8 with a home run, two doubles and three RBI while starting the past three games, Massey will hit the bench for the series finale. Nick Loftin will replace Massey at second base and will bat sixth.