MLB Player News
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Jeremiah Jackson 2B | BAL
Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson: Nabbing third straight start
Jackson will start in right field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Jackson has been put to work since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, as he'll pick up his third consecutive start Sunday. The 25-year-old has produced three base knocks in his first six at-bats with Baltimore, but he's nonetheless expected to see his playing time take a hit once Tyler O'Neill moves past an illness and Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is activated from the injured list, which could happen later this week.
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Leonardo Jimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Leo Jimenez: Demoted to Triple-A
The Blue Jays optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Though the Blue Jays brought back Alejandro Kirk (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday, Tyler Heineman is day-to-day with a head injury, so the team will carry a third backstop in Ali Sanchez. As a result, Jimenez ended up being the roster casualty. The 24-year-old infielder had been seeing sparse playing time, making just one start over the previous 10 contests.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Cleared to start Sunday
India (forearm/wrist) will serve as the Royals' designated hitter and leadoff batter in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
India suffered a left wrist/forearm contusion when he was struck by a pitch in the third inning of Saturday's 4-2 loss, but he apparently made enough progress overnight to rejoin the lineup for the series finale. With India occupying the DH spot, the Royals will have Adam Frazier pick up a start at the keystone.
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Gleyber Torres 2B | DET
Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Slugs 13th home run
Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Phillies.
Torres has started August with home runs on consecutive days to get to 13 long balls for the season. The veteran has been on a more extended power binge with four home runs over his last six games. Torres offers good pop for a middle infielder, and he also has a strong .277/.374/.433 slash line across 99 games in what's been a productive debut campaign with the Tigers.
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Ryan Bliss 2B | SEA
Mariners' Ryan Bliss: Fields grounders Saturday
Bliss (biceps) took grounders on the field ahead of Saturday's game against the Rangers, per MLB.com.
Bliss is recovering from a left biceps tear, which has kept him sidelined for nearly four months. At this point, the Mariners are hoping that the 25-year-old second baseman will be able to at least return by the end of the season, so he's increasingly unlikely to have any fantasy relevance in 2025. The lefty-hitting Cole Young should continue to serve as Seattle's primary option at the keystone in Bliss' stead.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Reaches 10-homer mark
Schneemann went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins.
Schneemann had gone 14 games without a homer, batting a modest .238 (10-for-42) in that span, but he ended the power drought in the third inning. Schneemann had been seeing a decent share of playing time in right field, but the promotion of C.J. Kayfus will likely lead to Schneemann slipping into more of a utility role. He has primarily played against right-handed pitchers this season, logging just 43 of his 286 plate appearances against southpaws. The 28-year-old hasn't done enough to earn a larger role, slashing .226/.312/.397 with 10 homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs scored, 13 doubles and eight stolen bases across 89 games.
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Resting Saturday
Urias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Urias will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 1-for-2 with a walk and an HBP during Friday's contest. While he rests, Max Schuemann will start at second base and bat eighth.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Removed after HBP
India was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit on the left elbow by a pitch, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
India was able to run for himself and play defense after taking a 95-mile-per-hour fastball off his elbow in the third inning, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter when it was his turn to hit again in the fifth. The Royals will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of the injury, but the fact that he initially remained in the game suggests the damage isn't severe.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | HOU
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Resting Saturday
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dubon's five-game hitting streak was put to an end during Friday's loss, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Jose Altuve starts at the keystone Saturday.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Battling back issues
Massey (wrist) was pulled off his rehab assignment due to a back injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Massey has already dealt with ankle and wrist problems this season, and his latest back issue will further delay his return from the injured list. He doesn't have a clear return timeline at the moment, but that may change once the Royals get a chance to evaluate him further.