MLB Player News
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Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT
Rays' Brandon Lowe: Scratched from Tuesday's lineup
Lowe was scratched from Tuesday's game against Toronto due to a stiff neck, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe might be available off the bench, but they would prefer not to use him Tuesday. Lowe's neck is unlikely to become a long-term issue, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day going forward. Taylor Walls will cover second base in Lowe's place, and Isaac Paredes will start at third.
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Elvis Andrus 2B | ARI
White Sox's Elvis Andrus: Assignment coming next week
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Tuesday that Andrus (oblique) will require a rehab assignment, but it likely won't come until next week, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Andrus landed on the injured list May 13 with a left oblique strain. There's still no word on how long the White Sox plan to keep him on assignment, but it appears he's still a couple weeks from returning regardless of how long he spends in the minors.
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Andy Ibanez 2B | NYM
Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Sitting Tuesday
Ibanez isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals.
An 0-for-24 stretch at the plate over Ibanez's last six games will force him to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Nick Maton and Zach McKinstry will take over at second and third base, respectively.
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Reds' Jonathan India: Batting third Tuesday
India is batting third for the Reds on Tuesday night against the Cardinals.
India has exclusively hit leadoff this year, but the Reds want to try TJ Friedl (oblique) in that role fresh off the IL and also want to keep Matt McLain in the No. 2 spot. India should still get leadoff looks against all left-handers and even some right-handers. Veteran righty Adam Wainwright is on the bump Tuesday for St. Louis.
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Josh Rojas 3B | KC
Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas: Sitting out versus lefty
Rojas is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.
Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat second with left-hander Matt Strahm on the hill for Philadelphia. Rojas carries just a .569 OPS versus lefties this year.
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Amed Rosario 3B | NYY
Guardians' Amed Rosario: Notches eighth steal
Rosario went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over the White Sox.
Rosario had one of the Guardians' four hits in the contest, but he couldn't come home after his first-inning single and steal. The shortstop has hit a rough patch, going 5-for-33 (.152) over his last eight contests. He's slashing .247/.282/.341 with a home run, eight steals, 10 RBI and 21 runs scored through 41 contests. Despite the poor hitting, he's remained in the No. 2 spot in the order on a near-everyday basis.
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Mauricio Dubon LF | ATL
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Back to reserve role
Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Monday against the Brewers.
Dubon has started only one of Houston's last five games due to the return of Jose Altuve. However, Altuve received a rest day Monday, giving Dubon the chance to man second base and bat lead off. He took advantage by popping a leadoff home run in the fifth inning -- his first of the season. Dubon has maintained a capable 108 wRC+ and .326 wOBA across 162 plate appearances this season, but for now, he lacks consistent playing time.
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Jose Caballero SS | NYY
Mariners' Jose Caballero: Clubs three-run homer
Caballero went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 11-2 win over the Athletics.
Caballero's two homers this season have come in his last two games. He made it a 5-0 lead for the Mariners with his second-inning blast. Prior to finding his power swing, he'd gone 3-for-17 across his previous eight games. The infielder is slashing .276/.371/.431 with 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and six stolen bases through 70 plate appearances in his first taste of the big leagues. He'll need to keep hitting to fend off Kolten Wong for the starting job at second base.