MLB Player News
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Willi Castro 2B | CHC
Cubs' Willi Castro: Filling in for resting Shaw
Castro will start at third base and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Brewers.
Castro doesn't have a clear path to an everyday role in Chicago, but his versatility will allow him to stick in the lineup for the third time in five games. Though Castro will be filling in Thursday for a resting Matt Shaw, the latter player has performed well since the All-Star break and seems to be strengthening his grip on a regular spot in the starting nine.
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David Hamilton 2B | BOS
Red Sox's David Hamilton: Set to be recalled
The Red Sox will recall Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester prior to Thursday's contest against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
He'll take the roster spot vacated by Abraham Toro, who will be designated for assignment. Hamilton has slashed only .174/.227/.265 in 69 games with the big club this season, but he's a better fit for Boston's bench than Toro.
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Adam Frazier 2B | KC
Royals' Adam Frazier: Stepping out of lineup Thursday
Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
The left-handed-hitting Frazier had started in each of the Royals' last 10 games while occupying four different spots (designated hitter, second base, third base and left field), but he'll take a seat for the series finale as Texas sends a lefty (Patrick Corbin) to the bump. Kansas City could get another impact bat in Jac Caglianone (hamstring) back from the injured list this weekend, but Frazier's versatility and solid production since being acquired from the Pirates over the All-Star break (.301/.333/.434 slash line in 26 games) should allow him to retain a near-everyday role.
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Resting Thursday
Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
He'll give way to Max Schuemann at second base for the series finale after occupying the keystone in each of the previous three contests. Urias has received steady playing time in August but hasn't provided much production, hitting just .233 with no home runs or steals, four RBI and two runs through 13 games this month.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | HOU
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Slugs seventh homer
Dubon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Tigers.
Dubon has started five of the last six games and showcased his versatility, playing first base, second base, shortstop and left field. He hadn't produced much offensively prior to Wednesday's home run during that stretch, going only 2-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored. Dubon changed his fortunes with a two-run blast in the fourth inning, his seventh of the season.
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Vaughn Grissom 2B | BOS
Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Placed on IL at Triple-A
Grissom was placed on the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday due to right foot inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Grissom lost the second base gig during spring training and has spent the entire 2025 season at Triple-A, where he owns a .270/.342/.441 slash line with 13 home runs, 48 RBI, 69 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a 37:73 BB:K across 418 trips to the plate. If he's able to get healthy, Grissom could be a candidate to join the Red Sox when rosters expand in September.
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Javier Sanoja 3B | MIA
Marlins' Javier Sanoja: Drawing third start in four games
Sanoja will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
The 22-year-old will occupy the hot corner for the third time in four games and appears to have settled in as the Marlins' preferred option at the position with Graham Pauley (oblique) on the injured list. Sanoja may move back into a utility role before long, however, as Connor Norby (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and could be ready to return from the IL next week.
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Jazz Chisholm 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Swats 22nd homer
Chisholm went 2-for-5 with a solo home run against Tampa Bay in a 13-3 win Tuesday.
Chisholm's third-inning solo shot was one of nine homers the Yankees clubbed in the contest, tying a franchise record. The long ball was Chisholm's third in his past seven games, a span in which he's also stolen seven bases. While he's batting a modest .238 through 390 plate appearances this season, Chisholm has offered plenty of fantasy value with 22 home runs, 21 thefts, 57 RBI and 56 runs scored while having eligibility in most formats at second base, third base and the outfield.
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Dylan Moore RF | SEA
Mariners' Dylan Moore: Picking up second straight start
Moore will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
With Dominic Canzone tending to a bruised arm, Moore will draw a second straight start in right field, after he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss. The Mariners have faced left-handed starters Tuesday and Wednesday, so the right-handed-hitting Moore may have been included in the lineup more so for matchup reasons than due to any major concern about the health of the left-handed-hitting Canzone, who should see the bulk of the starts in right field versus right-handed pitching.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | NYM
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Stays hot at plate
McNeil went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a two-RBI double and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 8-1 win over Washington.
McNeil delivered his third multi-hit performance in his last four games. His two-RBI double came off Nationals starter Jake Irvin while his ninth-inning homer was against Jackson Rutledge. McNeil has had an excellent August, slashing .302/.353/.429 with a 5:8 K:BB over 16 games.