MLB Player News
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Participates in BP on Saturday
Edman (ankle) took on-field batting practice Saturday and is progressing well, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Edman is currently on the 10-day IL as he works his way back from the right ankle surgery he underwent in mid-November. Manager Dave Roberts had previously said the infielder/outfielder is likely to return in late May, though he indicated Saturday that there is a possibility Edman will be back sooner. When he does get back in action, Edman is slated to spend most of his time at second base, where he could start frequently.
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Luis Arraez 2B | SF
Giants' Luis Arraez: Multi-hit effort in defeat
Arraez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Yankees.
Arraez hit third Saturday after being deployed in the leadoff spot during San Francisco's first two games. The 28-year-old infielder singled in the first inning, advanced to second and then stole third. He also singled in the eighth for his first multi-hit effort of the season. Through three games, Arraez is 3-for-11 with a walk, a strikeout and a stolen base.
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Edouard Julien 2B | COL
Rockies' Edouard Julien: Exiting lineup Sunday
Julien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Julien served as the Rockies' designated hitter in the first two games of the season, going 1-for-5 with a double. Though he should have a fairly clear path to at-bats while Mickey Moniak (finger) is on the shelf, Julien will be the odd man out of the lineup Sunday. Hunter Goodman will get a day off from catching but stick in the starting nine at DH.
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Bryson Stott 2B | PHI
Phillies' Bryson Stott: Getting day off versus lefty
Stott is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
After going 2-for-6 with a walk and a stolen base while starting in the Phillies' first two contests of the season, the left-handed-hitting Stott will hit the bench while the Rangers send southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the bump. Edmundo Sosa will fill in for Stott at the keystone.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Sitting against southpaw
Gorman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rays.
The left-handed-hitting Gorman was in the five spot in the lineup versus righties in each of the first two games of the season, but he'll sit out Sunday as the Cardinals go up against southpaw Steven Matz. Ramon Urias is at third base and batting sixth for St. Louis. Gorman has gone 2-for-8 with three RBI in the first two tilts of the season.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Braves' Mauricio Dubon: Taking seat Sunday
Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Dubon started at shortstop in the first two games of the season and has gone 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI. Jorge Mateo will take over at shortstop for the series finale, batting ninth.
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Joseph Ortiz 2B | MIL
Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Swipes two bags in win
Ortiz went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Ortiz drove in a run in the seventh inning while recording his third career two-steal game. The 27-year-old is off to an encouraging start, posting multiple hits in back-to-back contests to open the season. He slashed a disappointing .230/.276/.317 in 2025 but looks set to hold down the club's starting shortstop role.
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JJ Wetherholt 2B | STL
Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt: Plays hero again Saturday
Wetherholt went 2-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rays.
With one out and runners on second and third in the 10th inning, Wetherholt walked it off by hooking a grounder into right field. The 23-year-old second baseman has made an impact in two straight games to begin his MLB career after homering in his debut Thursday, and while he also committed a throwing error Saturday, he has otherwise quickly established his credentials as an early favorite to win NL Rookie of the year.
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Connor Norby 2B | MIA
Marlins' Connor Norby: Two hits in Friday's win
Norby went 2-for-3 with a double in Friday's win over the Rockies.
Getting a surprise start at first base and batting fifth, Norby got his 2026 off to a solid start. With Christopher Morel (oblique) potentially headed to the IL, Norby could be set for regular playing time at first base in the short term. The 25-year-old is looking to establish himself after managing a .251/.300/.389 slash line with eight homers and eight steals in 88 games during an injury-plagued 2025.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Braves' Mauricio Dubon: Drives in two in Atlanta debut
Dubon went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's win over the Royals.
Batting seventh in his Atlanta debut, Dubon supplied the last offense in a 6-0 win with a two-run double in the seventh inning off Bailey Falter. The 31-year-old should be an everyday player at shortstop until Ha-Seong Kim (finger) gets healthy, but Dubon's defensive versatility should make him a fairly regular part of manager Walt Weiss' lineups even after he shifts to the bench. How much offense his supplies in that role is a different question, however. Over the last three season in a super-utility role for the Astros, Dubon slashed .264/.299/.378 while averaging seven homers and 4.3 steals a year.