MLB Player News
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Resting Saturday
Urias isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Urias will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 1-for-2 with a walk and an HBP during Friday's contest. While he rests, Max Schuemann will start at second base and bat eighth.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Removed after HBP
India was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after getting hit on the left elbow by a pitch, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
India was able to run for himself and play defense after taking a 95-mile-per-hour fastball off his elbow in the third inning, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter when it was his turn to hit again in the fifth. The Royals will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of the injury, but the fact that he initially remained in the game suggests the damage isn't severe.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | ATL
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Resting Saturday
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Dubon's five-game hitting streak was put to an end during Friday's loss, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Jose Altuve starts at the keystone Saturday.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Battling back issues
Massey (wrist) was pulled off his rehab assignment due to a back injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Massey has already dealt with ankle and wrist problems this season, and his latest back issue will further delay his return from the injured list. He doesn't have a clear return timeline at the moment, but that may change once the Royals get a chance to evaluate him further.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Pulled off assignment
The Royals returned Massey (wrist) from his rehab assignment Saturday.
The Royals haven't activated Massey despite returning him from his rehab assignment, which could suggest that he suffered another setback. The 27-year-old initially landed on the IL in June with a sprained left ankle, but a hairline fracture in his right wrist has extended his time on the shelf.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Idle Saturday
Edman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Edman will take a seat Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Miguel Rojas will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
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Casey Schmitt SS | SF
Giants' Casey Schmitt: Logs seventh double in win
Schmitt went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a walk in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Mets.
Schmitt lined a double to left field in the second inning, driving in the Giants' first run. The 26-year-old infielder has hit two doubles in 11 games since the All-Star break, both of which came in his last three outings. During that 11-game span, he's slashing .205/.244/.333 with two RBI, a home run and a 24.4 percent strikeout rate across 41 plate appearances.
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Thairo Estrada 2B | COL
Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Multi-hit performance
Estrada went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Pirates.
Estrada has started six of seven games since returning from the injured list. He managed his first multi-hit game in that span Friday, delivering a key knock in the ninth inning that drove in one to keep the Rockies' rally alive. Despite the nice performance, Estrada has gone only 4-for-24 in his last six games.
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Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT
Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Four hits in loss
Gonzales went 4-for-6 with a run scored in Friday's 17-16 loss to the Rockies.
Gonzales extended his hit streak to five games after recording a season-high four base knocks. The 26-year-old hasn't provided much pop (five home runs) or speed (zero steals) through 47 games, but he's hitting .266 and should continue to occupy a prominent spot in the Pittsburgh batting order.
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Lenyn Sosa 2B | CHW
White Sox's Lenyn Sosa: Extends multi-hit game streak
Sosa went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two RBI during Friday's 6-3 win over the Angels.
Sosa has been red hot at the plate over the last handful of games, collecting multiple hits in four straight. Over his last four games, the 25-year-old is 9-for-12 (.750 batting average) with two home runs and six RBI. On the season, the young infielder is slashing .282/.308/.436 with 11 home runs, 43 RBI and two steals in 93 games.