MLB Player News
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Matt McLain 2B | CIN
Reds' Matt McLain: Belts homer in loss
McLain went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cardinals.
McLain's seventh-inning home run brought the Reds within a run, but they couldn't complete the comeback. The homer was his 12th of the season, but his first since July 18 and just his fifth extra-base hit in the second half. August hasn't been kind to McLain, who has a .219/.254/.281 slash line over 21 games this month.
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Jose Iglesias 2B | SD
Padres' Jose Iglesias: Filling in for injured Bogaerts
Iglesias will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.
With Xander Bogaerts landing on the injured list Friday due to a non-displaced left foot fracture, Iglesias has gained some traction in the San Diego infield. The 35-year-old will pick up his fourth consecutive start Sunday after going 3-for-12 with an RBI and a run scored over the previous three contests.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Serves as DH
Marte started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.
Marte served as the DH for a second consecutive game, which could become a normal deployment over the final month of the season, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that Jordan Lawlar would stick at third base down the stretch while Blaze Alexander shifted into a super-utility player. That opens up the possibility of using Alexander at second base and reducing the wear and tear on Marte while maintaining his bat in the lineup as the DH. Additionally, utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas, who started at second base and homered Saturday, is also around to give Marte a break.
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Ildemaro Vargas 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas: Boosts lead with homer
Vargas went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.
Vargas logged his first multi-hit effort since his Aug. 18 return from a foot injury. He's gone 5-for-23 with two extra-base hits and six RBI over his last eight contests, and his homer Saturday was just his second of the year. The infielder has added a .255/.269/.451 slash line with 10 RBI, six runs scored, two doubles, one triple and no stolen bases across 52 plate appearances. Vargas remains in a part-time role, though he has multiple paths into the lineup due to his defensive versatility.
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Jordan Lawlar 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Not in Saturday's lineup
Lawlar isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Lawlar remains in search of his first hit in the majors this season through nine games and will move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Blaze Alexander will get the nod at third base with Ketel Marte serving as the designated hitter and Ildemaro Vargas manning second.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Hitting for average
Gonzales went 2-for-5 with a run scored Friday against the Red Sox.
Gonzales recorded his eighth multi-hit performance across 25 starts in August, good for a .317 average. He's had little production to show for it, however, as he has zero home runs and only four of his 33 hits have gone for extra bases. Due in part to the poor lineup around him, Gonzales has just four RBI and 10 runs scored in the same 25-game span.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Doubles, scores twice in win
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Hoerner benefitted from the friendly confines of Coors Field and continued his strong recent play. Over his last 15 games, the infielder is batting .302 with a home run, two stolen bases, six RBI and six runs scored. Hoerner remains a strong contact hitter with a .292 batting average overall, and his greatest fantasy asset is his speed, as he has 23 stolen bases in 27 attempts.
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Kyle Farmer 2B | COL
Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Pops homer off bench
Farmer went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run Friday against the Cubs.
Farmer entered the game as a defensive replacement for Ezequiel Tovar in the eighth inning and managed his seventh home run of the season. Farmer has started only two of Colorado's last 14 games.
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Jordan Lawlar 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Starts at third base
Lawlar started at third base and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.
Lawlar's three-K night continued a trend that was evident in his previous visits to the majors: striking out a lot. In two brief stints with Arizona, he's been overwhelmed by the pitching, collecting 20 strikeouts over 56 plate appearances. HIs presence in the lineup resulted in Blaze Alexander, who had been the primary third baseman since the Eugenio Suarez trade, being moved to second base Friday while Ketel Marte served as the DH. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that Lawlar would see time on the left side of the infield while Alexander migrates around the field, including time in center field. The manager added that Lawlar will be in the lineup against every left-hander, and the club will mix-and-match against righties.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Taking live at-bats
Edman (ankle) took live at-bats Friday for the first time since landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 4, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Edman continues to progress in his recovery from a sprained right ankle that landed him on the 10-day IL. The veteran infielder is aiming to be reinstated from the IL in early September, but a timeline for his return should be more once he's been given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment.