MLB Player News
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Records two more hits
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies.
Hoerner delivered his second straight two-hit performance to wrap up the series against Philadelphia. The infielder is once again providing a strong batting average with little power, as he's now hitting .288 with no home runs and a .693 OPS. Hoerner's best fantasy asset remains his speed, as he has 13 stolen bases this season in 16 attempts, and he should also be able to score a decent number of runs as part of a potent Chicago lineup.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Making first career start at 3B
Keith will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Manager A.J. Hinch indicated last week that Keith had begun taking reps at third base, and he could emerge as an option at the position with the Tigers having thus far received underwhelming production at that spot from the likes of Zach McKinstry, Javier Baez and Andy Ibanez. Keith played an inning at third base in a 3-2 extra-inning loss to the White Sox last Thursday, but he'll now get the chance to make his first MLB start at the position. The 23-year-old came up through the system as a third baseman, but after suffering a labrum injury in July 2022 that affected his throwing, Keith turned his focus to playing second base, first base and designated hitter. Now long removed from the shoulder injury, he still likely profiles as a low-end defender at third base, but if he can prove to be merely adequate, that may be enough for him to find a home at the position. Keith continues to provide good reason for the Tigers to keep his bat in the lineup against right-handed pitching, as he's slashing .283/.333/.475 since the beginning of May.
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Scott Kingery 2B | LAA
Angels' Scott Kingery: Sitting after three straight starts
Kingery is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Luis Rengifo will shift over from third base to second base Wednesday, but Kingery covered the keystone in each of the Angels' previous three contests and could serve as the primary option at the position until one of Yoan Moncada (knee) or Chris Taylor (hand) returns from the injured list. Since getting a call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 28, Kingery has gone 2-for-16 with a double, a walk and a run over six games with the Angels.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | STL
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Awaiting MRI results
The Cardinals are awaiting results of an MRI on Donovan's injured left big toe, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Donovan felt discomfort with the toe prior to Tuesday's contest against the Blue Jays and eventually had to be removed from that game after the soreness worsened. The super utility player is not in the lineup Wednesday and the Cardinals expect to know more about Donovan's condition after the game.
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Cole Young SS | SEA
Mariners' Cole Young: Getting first day off
Young is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Young will exit the lineup for the first time since getting a call-up from Triple-A Tacoma on May 31. Jorge Polanco will step in at second base in place of Young, who went 8-for-36 (.222 average) with a 1:11 BB:K, three RBI and two runs in his first 10 MLB games.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Losing out on starts vs. lefties
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
The left-handed-hitting Schneemann has posted a .526 OPS against southpaws this season, and he could find himself on the bench more frequently versus same-handed pitching now that the Guardians are back to full strength in the infield and outfield. He'll give way to Angel Martinez at second base Wednesday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | STL
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Sitting out Wednesday
Donovan (toe) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Donovan departed Tuesday's 10-9 loss due to discomfort in the joint of his left big toe, an injury he said he first felt earlier in the day before it got "progressively worse" during the game, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The 28-year-old said that he felt the injury is "not that bad," but he'll still have to sit out Wednesday's matinee. Nolan Gorman will handle second base and bat seventh for the Cardinals.
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DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Reaches four times in rout
LeMahieu went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Royals.
LeMahieu has been off to a great start in June, and Tuesday's contest added to his heater. The infielder notched his third multi-hit performance of the month and his third outing drawing multiple walks. LeMahieu is 11-for-24 (.458) with five runs scored, six RBI and a 4:4 K:BB in June.