MLB Player News
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Snaps long homer drought Tuesday
Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Cardinals.
Gimenez finally snapped a 37-game homerless skid with his fourth big fly of the campaign. The middle infielder has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games, a stretch in which he's batting .341 (14-for-41) with two doubles, six RBI, five runs scored and one stolen base. Gimenez rose to the fifth spot in the lineup Tuesday for the first time since April 27, a promising sign as he looks to maintain a groove at the dish.
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Continues to heat up with homer
Gorman went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-9 loss to Toronto.
Gorman remains stuck in part-time role, but he's been relatively productive lately when given the opportunity to play. Across his last 15 games, the 25-year-old infielder is batting .343 (12-for-35) with four extra-base hits, five RBI and three runs scored. It's unclear if his recent hot streak will earn him more playing time going forward, but Gorman at least has a clearer pathway to at-bats at second base while Brendan Donovan sees extra reps in the outfield amid the absence of Jordan Walker (wrist).
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Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Leaves with neck tightness
Chisholm was removed from Tuesday's game against Kansas City with neck tightness, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
Chisholm's neck seemed to be giving him trouble after he swiped third base in the sixth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he was eventually replaced on defense during the seventh. The Yankees will take a closer look at him and should have some more information on his status shortly. If he ends up having to miss additional time, Oswald Peraza would be the favorite to pick up some reps at the hot corner.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | STL
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Exits with toe injury
Donovan was removed from Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays due to toe discomfort, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
It's unclear what caused Donovan's injury, but his toe forced him out of the game in the ninth inning after he had gone 0-for-3 with a run scored. Fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day for now, though Nolan Gorman could pick up some additional starts at second base if Donovan has to miss any amount of time.
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Adam Frazier 2B | KC
Pirates' Adam Frazier: Another start in left field
Frazier will start in left field and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Frazier, who is hitting .377/.441/.528 over his last 15 games, will draw his second straight start in left field. With Tommy Pham and Alexander Canario providing little offense from the left field spot, Frazier could get some extended run at the position against right-handed pitching.
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Bryson Stott 2B | PHI
Phillies' Bryson Stott: Moves down in order amidst slump
Stott will start at second base and bat fifth in Tuesday's game versus the Cubs.
Stott has been the Phillies' regular leadoff man against right-handers since mid-April, but he's moving down in the order as the Cubs send righty Colin Rea to the bump. The 27-year-old Stott is slashing only .195/.244/.260 since the start of May.
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Christian Koss SS | SF
Giants' Christian Koss: Back in big leagues
The Giants recalled Koss from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The 27-year-old was demoted last week but will rejoin San Francisco with Matt Chapman (hand) landing on the injured list. Koss has a .219/.275/.266 slash line over 72 plate appearances in the majors this season and will likely fill a reserve role while up with the big club.
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Max Muncy SS | ATH
Athletics' Max Muncy: Homer, steal in loss
Muncy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.
Muncy has found his power with three homers over his last four games. He has gone 6-for-21 (.286) across five games since his recall from Triple-A Las Vegas. The infield prospect started slow during his first stint in the majors, but he looks to be putting the pieces together the second time around. He's at a .202/.228/.382 slash line with four homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, four doubles and no stolen bases over 92 plate appearances. He has a short-term path to a starting role at third base, but Gio Urshela (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment soon and could pose a threat to Muncy's playing time later in the month.