MLB Player News
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Hye Seong Kim 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim: Making progress toward return
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Kim (shoulder) has been taking part in defensive work and hitting in the batting cage, Sebastian Abdon Ibarra of DodgerBlue.com. "Hyeseong is doing well. He took some swings in the cage. I think on Friday we'll get him in a hitting group," Roberts said. "So he's coming along. I think he says he's almost pain-free, so hopefully we'll get him back here soon."
Kim visibly struggled while swinging due to left shoulder bursitis and went 3-for-24 at the plate in his final nine games prior to landing on the injured list July 29. According to MLB.com, the rookie infielder resumed swinging a bat, taking grounders and running Monday, so his stay on the injured list may not necessarily be a lengthy one.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | STL
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Scratched with groin tightness
Donovan was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Cubs with left groin tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
The Cardinals are calling Donovan's removal from the lineup precautionary, so while he won't be able to play Saturday, it doesn't seem like he's dealing with a severe issue. Thomas Saggese will enter the lineup to replace Donovan at second base and bat ninth.
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Adael Amador SS | COL
Rockies' Adael Amador: On bench Saturday
Amador isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
After starting both of Colorado's games since being promoted Wednesday and going 0-for-5, Amador will step out of the starting nine Saturday while Kyle Farmer starts at second base and bats ninth.
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Christian Moore 2B | LAA
Angels' Christian Moore: Getting rest day
Moore is not in the Angels' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Moore was reinstated from the 10-day injured list this past Sunday and will get a breather after playing in the Angels' last five games, going 3-for-16 (.188) with three runs and four walks over that span. Luis Rengifo will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
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Adam Frazier 2B | KC
Royals' Adam Frazier: Not starting Saturday
Frazier is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday.
Frazier will take a seat after going 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener. Randal Grichuk, Kyle Isbel and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right for the Royals on Saturday. Frazier has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with one home run and four RBI in seven games since the beginning of August.
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Luis Garcia 2B | WAS
Nationals' Luis Garcia: Remaining out Saturday
Garcia (back) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Back tightness prevented Garcia from playing in Friday's series opener, and he'll need at least one more day to recover before rejoining Washington's lineup. Paul DeJong will start at the keystone and bat third against southpaw Carson Whisenhunt.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Resuming assignment
Massey (wrist/back) will resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Massey was pulled off his rehab assignment from a fractured right wrist last week due to a back injury, but he's now been given the green light to return to action in Triple-A. It's unclear how many more reps in the minors the Royals will look to give the 27-year-old, though he should be able to rejoin the active roster later this month, barring any additional setbacks.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Day off Saturday
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Dubon has collected a base hit in each of his last four contests, but he'll take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest while Ramon Urias starts at second base.
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Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA
Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Swipes bag No. 20
Edwards went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over Atlanta.
The speedster reeled off his third straight game with multiple hits and a steal, giving him 20 pilfers on the season while pushing his batting average above .300 for the first time since April 19. Edwards has been on a tear since the All-Star break, producing a .361/.411/.470 slash line over his last 20 games with five doubles, two triples, four stolen bases, six RBI and 15 runs.
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Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Out of Saturday's lineup
Chisholm isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Although Chisholm doesn't typically step out of the lineup against southpaws, the Yankees will keep him and his left-handed bat on the bench Saturday against fellow lefty Framber Valdez. Jose Caballero will fill in at the keystone and bat eighth.