MLB Player News
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J.D. Davis 1B | LAA
Astros' J.D. Davis: Scores three runs without hit
Davis went 0-for-1 with three walks and scored three runs in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Giants.
Davis got the nod in left field Tuesday, his first game with the Astros since being called up Sunday from Triple-A Fresno. He broke camp with the big-league club while Yulieski Gurriel recovered from a hand injury and didn't show much; however, he hit everything back at Fresno in the Pacific Coast League and deserved this most recent callup. It's probably too much to expect that he permanently dislodges Marwin Gonzalez, but there's an opportunity for at-bats as Gonzalez (.225) and Josh Reddick (.227) have been inconsistent at best. Manager A.J. Hinch is not afraid to sit an under-performing regular.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Multi-hit game with two RBI
Bregman went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two doubles, a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Giants.
Bregman got an RBI double in the third off starter Andrew Suarez, and recorded another RBI double in the sixth off reliever Reyes Moronta. Bregman is now riding a nice six-game hitting streak and has brought his average up to .270. The 24-year-old's 16 doubles are tied for fourth in the majors.
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Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE
Indians' Jose Ramirez: Records home run No. 14
Ramirez went 1-for-2 with three walks, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Cubs.
Ramirez took Tyler Chatwood deep in the third inning to jump-start the Indians' offense to a 10-run effort Tuesday. It was his 14th home run of the season, and seventh for the month. He continues to impress in every way possible at the plate, ranking among the American League leaders in several different statistics, including home runs, RBI, runs scored and OPS.
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Jeimer Candelario 3B | LAA
Tigers' Jeimer Candelario: Set for rehab stint
Candelario (wrist) will join Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Candelario is set to play at least three games with the Mud Hens, and if all goes well he could be cleared to rejoin the Tigers sometime over the weekend. The 24-year-old, who is hitting .272/.359/.497 with five homers through 37 games this season, has been on the disabled list since May 14 with left wrist tendinitis. He should reclaim his role as the Tigers' primary third baseman once he returns, likely pushing Niko Goodrum back to a utility role.
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Danny Valencia 3B | BAL
Orioles' Danny Valencia: Heads to bench Tuesday
Valencia is out of the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
As has been the case recently, Valencia will give way to Jace Peterson at the hot corner with a right-hander in James Shields toeing the rubber for the opposition.
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Jeimer Candelario 3B | LAA
Tigers' Jeimer Candelario: May need rehab assignment
Candelario (wrist) is nearly ready to return to game action but may need a brief rehab appearance, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The Tigers are currently undecided on whether or not he should head directly back to the big leagues or get some action in the minors first. Prior to hitting the disabled list with wrist tendinitis, the young third baseman was hitting a solid .272/.359/.497 through 37 games.
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Drew Robinson 3B | TEX
Rangers' Drew Robinson: Activated and demoted
Robinson (hip) was activated from the disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Robinson didn't do enough for the Rangers prior to his injury to merit a return to the big leagues. He hit just .175/.258/.238 in 89 plate appearances and struck out 50.6 percent of the time. With the ability to play both middle infield and center field, he has multiple routes back to the big leagues, but nothing in his track record suggests he'll be a viable fantasy option if and when he returns.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Mariners' Jean Segura: Laces game-winning hit Sunday
Segura went 2-for-5 with a game-winning RBI single in an extra-innings victory over the Tigers on Sunday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt.
Segura laced a hit to right field with none out in the 11th inning that plated Dee Gordon, sending the Mariners home winners. The 28-year-old seems to only be heating up as the season unfolds, as he's now hitting .346 in May following his eighth multi-hit effort in the last 11 games Sunday.
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Matt Duffy 3B | TEX
Rays' Matt Duffy: Raps out three hits Sunday
Duffy went 3-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.
The hot-hitting infielder had gone 0-for-3 with two walks in his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury Saturday, so Sunday's effort was considerably more productive. Duffy is now hitting an impressive .358 in May and slashing .328/.365/.438 over 137 plate appearances overall, with all three components of his line representing career bests. The 27-year-old is accomplishing his stellar numbers despite a career-high 24.1 percent strikeout rate, as a seemingly unsustainable .426 BABIP has played a considerable role in his early success.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Athletics' Matt Chapman: Records three hits
Chapman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one walk and two runs scored Sunday in the win over the Blue Jays.
Chapman's batting average has been on the rise of late, as he's improved from .225 to .254 over his last 10 games. He's also displayed impressive power, recording 19 extra-base hits and 21 RBI on the year. The 25-year-old third baseman will look to stay hot as the Athletics begin a three-game series with the Mariners starting Tuesday.