MLB Player News
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Thomas Saggese 2B | STL
Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Making third straight start
Saggese will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Saggese will stick in the lineup for the third consecutive game after going 3-for-8 with a double and a run scored in the first two contests. He'll fill in at the keystone for Brendan Donovan (groin) for the second straight day, but assuming Donovan doesn't require a stint on the injured list, Saggese will likely move back into a utility infield role in the near future.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | STL
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: On bench for series finale
Donovan (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Though the Cardinals described Donovan's removal from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 9-1 loss as precautionary, the 28-year-old will end up missing a second straight start while he tends to a tight left groin. Thomas Saggese will replace Donovan at second base Sunday, and shortstop Masyn Winn will get a look in the leadoff spot.
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Jose Iglesias 2B | SD
Padres' Jose Iglesias: Losing out on playing time
Iglesias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Iglesias has predictably seen his playing time fall by the wayside since the July 31 trade deadline, when the Padres added three everyday players to the mix in catcher Freddy Fermin, first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano. Since the three new arrivals were all available to play for the Padres beginning Aug. 2, Iglesias has started in just two of eight games.
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Luis Garcia 2B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Resting back injury again
Garcia (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Garcia will miss a third straight contest while he manages a tight back, but the Nationals are viewing him as day-to-day after an MRI came back negative, per MLB.com. According to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post, Garcia was spotted fielding grounders prior to Sunday's game, which could bode well for his chances of returning to the lineup Monday in Kansas City.
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Matt McLain 2B | CIN
Reds' Matt McLain: Receiving day off
McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
He's gone 4-for-11 with a walk while starting the first three games of the series in Pittsburgh, but McLain will receive a breather on getaway day. Gavin Lux will step in at second base and bat second.
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Brice Turang 2B | MIL
Brewers' Brice Turang: Smacks 10th homer in win
Turang went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Mets.
Turang tied the game with a 410-foot blast in the fourth inning and then singled and scored again in the seventh. The 25-year-old has been red hot to open August, hitting safely in seven straight games with seven extra-base hits, 10 RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases. For the season, he's slashing .278/.343/.399 with 10 homers, 54 RBI, 68 runs scored and 21 steals across 472 plate appearances.
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Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Making progress toward return
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Kim (shoulder) has been taking part in defensive work and hitting in the batting cage, Sebastian Abdon Ibarra of DodgerBlue.com. "Hyeseong is doing well. He took some swings in the cage. I think on Friday we'll get him in a hitting group," Roberts said. "So he's coming along. I think he says he's almost pain-free, so hopefully we'll get him back here soon."
Kim visibly struggled while swinging due to left shoulder bursitis and went 3-for-24 at the plate in his final nine games prior to landing on the injured list July 29. According to MLB.com, the rookie infielder resumed swinging a bat, taking grounders and running Monday, so his stay on the injured list may not necessarily be a lengthy one.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | STL
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Scratched with groin tightness
Donovan was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Cubs with left groin tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
The Cardinals are calling Donovan's removal from the lineup precautionary, so while he won't be able to play Saturday, it doesn't seem like he's dealing with a severe issue. Thomas Saggese will enter the lineup to replace Donovan at second base and bat ninth.
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Adael Amador 2B | COL
Rockies' Adael Amador: On bench Saturday
Amador isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
After starting both of Colorado's games since being promoted Wednesday and going 0-for-5, Amador will step out of the starting nine Saturday while Kyle Farmer starts at second base and bats ninth.