MLB Player News
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Mariners' Jean Segura: Hits fifth homer in Tuesday's loss
Segura went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.
The home run was Segura's first since May 18, and just his fourth extra-base hit since that date (19 games). Segura, who is 7-for-13 on stolen-base attempts this season, has not attempted a steal since returning from an ankle injury last week.
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Danny Valencia 3B | BAL
Mariners' Danny Valencia: Notches two hits in return to lineup
Valencia (wrist) went 2-for-4 with a double and a single in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.
Valencia missed a couple of games over the weekend with a sore wrist, but he was back in action for Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies following Monday's scheduled day off. The 32-year-old now has nine hits over his last three starts, and is batting .325 (27-for-83) with a .937 OPS in 23 games this month.
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Rafael Devers 1B | SF
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Nursing sore knee
Devers is nursing a sore left knee and is expected to sit out a couple games this week at Double-A Portland, Kevin Thomas of The Portland Press Herald reports.
The injury doesn't sound like a major concern for Devers, but it should just about extinguish any hope that the Red Sox's top prospect might join the big club before the All-Star break. The big club has received little production from its third basemen this season, but with longtime MLB veteran Jhonny Peralta waiting in the wings at Triple-A Pawtucket and another well-regarded corner-infield prospect now on hand at Portland in Michael Chavis, Devers might not be first in line for a promotion if the Red Sox want to try one of their minor-league options at the hot corner.
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Drew Robinson 3B | TEX
Rangers' Drew Robinson: Sent to Triple-A
Robinson was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
It was a short, productive stay in the big leagues for Robinson, who was called up last Friday and went 2-for-4 with a home run Sunday in his lone appearance with the team. Back in Triple-A, he's hit .273 with 11 home runs this season, so a more extensive call-up may be in store down the line.
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Drew Robinson 3B | TEX
Rangers' Drew Robinson: Supplies first career home run in starting role
Robinson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Yankees.
Robinson made his first major-league hit a memorable one, as he connected on one of the Rangers' three home runs off Michael Pineda to help chase the Yankees' starter from the contest after just four innings. Though everyday second baseman Rougned Odor has struggled throughout the season, Robinson doesn't look like he'll have the opportunity to seriously challenge Odor's starting gig; instead, he'll serve mainly as a utility man around the infield.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Athletics' Matt Chapman: Released from hospital Sunday
Chapman (knee) was scheduled for a Sunday release from his multi-day hospital stay, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
The rookie had been laid up since Thursday due to cellulitis in his left knee, with an antibiotic IV serving as his main course of treatment. Chapman was originally scheduled to leave the hospital on Friday, but the extra time was apparently necessary to adequately treat the infection. Although the 24-year-old's exact return date remains up in the air, the hospital discharge is obviously a key step in the recovery process.
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Evan Longoria 3B | ARI
Rays' Evan Longoria: Launches three-run bomb
Longoria went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run during Sunday's loss to Baltimore.
It was a huge series against the Orioles for the third baseman, as Longoria hit two homers, drove in eight runs and scored four times. He's posting another solid fantasy campaign with 12 round trippers, 46 RBI and 43 runs, but his .253/.318/.434 slash line certainly isn't turning any heads.
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Danny Valencia 3B | BAL
Mariners' Danny Valencia: Out of lineup Sunday
Valencia (wrist) is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday.
After getting scratched from Saturday's lineup, Valencia will spend another day on the bench with a scheduled day off coming Monday. In his place, Taylor Motter will once again man first base.
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Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE
Indians' Jose Ramirez: Launches 12th home run Saturday
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday against the Twins.
Ramirez slammed his 12th home run of the season to put the Indians on the board in the fourth inning of a home loss. The fifth-year veteran is enjoying a breakout season, and his .319/.373/.564 slash line is making him an exceptional draft-day value selection.