MLB Player News
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Enrique Hernandez SS | LAD
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez: Sits again for Game 7
Hernandez is not in the lineup for Game 7 of the NLCS against the Brewers on Saturday.
Hernandez is just 2-for-22 so far this postseason. Chris Taylor will get the start at second base in his place.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Ends season on high note
Marte went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and scored twice Sunday in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 loss to the Padres in 10 innings.
While Marte's efforts weren't enough for the Diamondbacks to end their season with a win, his performance down the stretch at least offers optimism about his prospects heading into 2019. Over Arizona's final six games, Marte turned in four multi-hit performances and posted a 4:4 BB:K. Though speed was his primary calling card in the minors, Marte has only totaled nine steals during his two seasons in Arizona, but he's made up for his lack of activity on the basepaths with his improved power and plate discipline. He walked in 9.4 percent of his plate appearances in 2018 and notched 52 extra-base hits, the latter of which ranked him in the top 20 among all qualifying middle infielders in baseball.
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Enrique Hernandez SS | LAD
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez: Knocks in two vs. Giants
Hernandez went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over San Francisco.
Hernandez continued his torrid play at the plate during this three-game set, finishing the series with nine hits and six runs scored. With a right-hander (German Marquez) set to start Monday's game against Colorado, it will be interesting to see if manager Dave Roberts keeps Hernandez's hot bat in the lineup, or if he goes with a typical starting nine filled with left-handed hitters.
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Amed Rosario 3B | NYY
Mets' Amed Rosario: Stationed on bench Sunday
Rosario is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.
Rosario did not start Saturday's game, but he came in partway through and logged four plate appearances. There's a similar plan for Sunday's contest, as Jose Reyes will start and is expected to get one at-bat, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Rosario very well could replace him then, effectively giving him nearly a full game at shortstop.
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Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Pirates' Adam Frazier: Held out Sunday
Frazier (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.
Frazier was forced to exit Saturday's contest with right hamstring tightness, and with nothing to play for on the season's final day, the Pirates will keep him on the bench to rest his injury. Unless he enters the contest as a pinch hitter, the 26-year-old will end the season with a .277/.342/.456 slash line to go with 10 homers, 35 RBI and 52 runs scored. Kevin Kramer will replace him at second base Sunday.
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Amed Rosario 3B | NYY
Mets' Amed Rosario: Swipes two bags in extra-innings win
Rosario went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 1-0 extra-innings win over the Marlins.
The young shortstop entered the game in the top of the fifth inning in place of the retiring David Wright, who was making his final appearance at Citi Field, and Rosario did his best to get into scoring position every time he reached base. He now has 24 steals on the year to go along with nine homers, 51 RBI and 76 runs, and while his .258/.297/.383 slash line on the season isn't impressive, Rosario's .291/.325/.427 performance in September does give some hope for a breakout in 2019.
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Adam Frazier 2B | LAA
Pirates' Adam Frazier: Feels tight hamstring
Frazier left in the fourth inning of Saturday's game with right hamstring tightness.
He was replaced in right field by Pablo Reyes. The team has been conservative with a number of its players beset by minor injuries in recent days. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising to see Frazier sit out Sunday's finale.
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Amed Rosario 3B | NYY
Mets' Amed Rosario: Hits bench Saturday
Rosario is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Rosario heads to the bench after making 15 straight starts. Veteran Jose Reyes will start at shortstop alongside longtime teammate David Wright in the final game of Wright's career.