MLB Player News
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Lands on IL with shoulder issue
The Phillies placed Bohm on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a cyst in his shoulder, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Otto Kemp was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move, and he'll immediately enter the lineup as Bohm's replacement at third base in Monday's series opener versus the Mets. Bohm had started in each of the Phillies' last five games and wasn't known to be nursing a shoulder issue, but he'll require an injection to drain the cyst and will be shut down for at least the next week and a half. The Phillies will be rolling out a new-look left side of the infield Monday, as Edmundo Sosa will draw the start at shortstop after Trea Turner (hamstring) was placed on the injured list along with Bohm. The 29-year-old will be eligible for activation Sept. 19, but a clearer target for his return likely won't emerge until he's cleared to resume baseball activities.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Eyeing rehab game Wednesday
Arenado (shoulder) will take live batting practice Monday and Tuesday and, if that goes well, will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
If all goes according to plan, Arenado will play a few rehab games with Springfield before being activated from the 10-day injured list for the start of the Cardinals' final homestand Sept. 15. The veteran third baseman has been sidelined since late July with a right shoulder strain.
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Manny Machado 3B | SD
Padres' Manny Machado: Clubs homer
Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an RBI walk and a double during Sunday's 8-1 win over the Rockies.
After going 0-for-9 in the first two games of the series, Machado delivered a pair of hits and three total RBI in Sunday's finale, highlighted by a two-run home run off Tanner Gordon in the first inning. The 33-year-old is slashing .280/.320/.389 with 23 home runs this season. He ranks fourth among third basemen in round trippers.
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Jordan Lawlar 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Picks up first steal of season
Lawlar went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Red Sox.
Lawlar picked up his first steal this year at the major-league level after his RBI single in the seventh inning. The infield prospect has played regularly against southpaws but has also been in the lineup versus two of the last four right-handers the Diamondbacks have faced. Lawlar has yet to hit his way into a larger role, batting .098 with two RBI, three runs scored, two doubles and no home runs over 15 games in the majors this season, though his bat is coming around with four hits over his last four games.
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Kyle Karros 3B | COL
Rockies' Kyle Karros: Resting up Sunday
Karros is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Karros will hit the bench for the first time since Aug. 21, ending a streak of 14 consecutive starts during which he slashed .235/.273/.255 with no home runs, no steals, five runs and two RBI. Orlando Arcia will cover third base while Karros rests Sunday.
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Mark Vientos 3B | NYM
Mets' Mark Vientos: Receiving Sunday off
Vientos is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
With Brett Baty occupying third base and Juan Soto filling the designated-hitter spot, Vientos will exit the lineup for the first time since Aug. 16. While starting the previous 19 games, Vientos slashed .310/.390/.761 with nine home runs, 24 RBI and 16 runs.
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Cam Devanney 3B | PIT
Pirates' Cam Devanney: Heading to bench Sunday
Devanney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Devanney will take a seat for the series finale after he went 2-for-17 with a 1:9 BB:K while starting five of the previous six games. With Devanney on the bench, Jared Triolo will slide over from his usual spot at shortstop and pick up a start at third base.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Set for Monday return
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Muncy has been on the IL since Aug. 15 due to a right oblique strain and had his recovery program briefly slowed down by an illness, but he looks ready to rejoin the big club after playing three rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City from Thursday through Saturday while going 2-for-7 with two walks and a run. Enrique Hernandez and Miguel Rojas have been sharing work at third base of late, but Muncy should step back in as an everyday option at the position once he's activated.
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Blaze Alexander 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Adjusting defensively to outfield
Alexander started at third base before moving to left field Saturday, going 0-for-3 with an RBI in a 5-1 win over Boston.
Alexander made the defensive switch in the seventh inning. One inning later, he robbed Alex Bregman of a home run despite never having played the outfield in the majors before this past week. He's made three outfield starts and could soon gain fantasy eligibility at the position depending on league requirements. Alexander is slashing .234/.332/.431 with seven home runs, a .197 ISO and 22 RBI over 167 at-bats.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Not starting Saturday
Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets.
Hayes has gone 10-for-24 with a homer, six RBI and four runs scored across his last six contests. He'll catch his breath Saturday while Sal Stewart starts at the hot corner, batting seventh.