MLB Player News
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Jose Caballero 2B | NYY
Mariners' Jose Caballero: Notches pair of steals
Caballero went 2-for-4 with one RBI, two stolen bases and one run scored in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Astros.
Caballero picked up his second multi-steal game of the week, and he was able to snap an 0-for-10 funk at the plate. The second baseman is up to 15-for-17 on the basepaths this year, but he's had some trouble hitting consistently with a .233 batting average. He's managed to offset that with a solid 12.2 percent walk rate over 180 plate appearances, helping him achieve a .361 on-base percentage.
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Brandon Drury 2B | KC
Angels' Brandon Drury: Only dealing with inflammation
Drury's (shoulder) MRI returned clean Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Drury had testing done Friday as there was concern that he was dealing with something more serious than just a bruise. However, the MRI revealed only inflammation. Drury is hoping to start hitting and fielding ground balls in the coming days, with the goal of returning shortly after the All-Star break.
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Ha-seong Kim 2B | ATL
Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Held out Saturday
Kim (toe) isn't in the Padres' lineup Saturday against the Mets, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Kim jammed his right big toe during Friday's loss to the Mets and will officially miss a start because of the injury. Matthew Batten will start at second base and bat eighth Saturday while Kim recovers.
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Luis Arraez 2B | SF
Marlins' Luis Arraez: Day off Saturday
Arraez isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
With left-hander Ranger Suarez taking the mound Saturday for Philadelphia, Arraez will receive a rare day off as the Marlins opt for a righties-only lineup. Garrett Hampson will start at the keystone in Arraez's place and bat ninth.
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Harold Castro 2B | KC
Rockies' Harold Castro: Not starting Saturday
Castro isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against San Francisco, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Castro is 5-for-15 with an RBI and two runs scored through the first week of July, and he'll catch a breather Saturday. Alan Trejo will start at the keystone in Castro's place and bat seventh.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | SEA
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Another three-hit game
Donovoan went 3-for-5 in Friday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox.
Donovan has a trio of three-hit efforts over his first five games in July. He remains stuck at designated hitter due to a no-throw program to mitigate his arm soreness. His bat's been too hot to keep out of the lineup even with the injury. Donovan owns a strong .289/.375/.415 slash line with nine home runs, 26 RBI, 37 runs scored and four stolen bases over 79 contests.
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Andy Ibanez 2B | NYM
Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Heads to bench
Ibanez will sit Saturday against Toronto.
Ibanez spent nearly the whole first month of the season in the minors but has since gone on to earn an everyday role with the Tigers, starting 13 games in a row prior to Saturday's absence. That playing time helps his fantasy value in deeper leagues, but his .230/.265/.406 slash line doesn't give much confidence that he'll hold onto a similar role in the second half.
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Jordan Westburg 2B | BAL
Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Not starting Saturday
Westburg will be on the bench Saturday against the Twins.
Westburg has impressed through his first 10 major-league games, hitting .314/.400/.457 with as many walks as strikeouts (four). He'll get a breather Saturday with Adam Frazier starting at second base and Ramon Urias starting at third.