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  • J.D. Davis 1B | LAA

    Mets' J.D. Davis: Defensive woes continue

    Davis went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI but also committed his third error in the last two games during Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.

    The 27-year-old has put together a four-game hitting streak, going 6-for-15 with a homer and three RBI, but Davis' positive contributions with his bat have been undermined by his glove. The Mets remain committed to giving him a chance to work things out and lock down the hot corner, but if his defense doesn't improve, Davis could begin to lose starts and late-game at-bats to Luis Guillorme and Jonathan Villar.

  • Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN

    Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Aggravates wrist injury

    Hayes aggravated his left wrist injury Wednesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Hayes was with the team in Detroit and appeared set to return within a few days, but his wrist felt worse again after taking some swings. He'll be reexamined by a hand specialist, at which point a new timeline for his return should become clear.

  • Kyle Farmer 3B | ATL

    Reds' Kyle Farmer: Retains everyday role

    Farmer will start at third base and bat eighth Thursday against the Diamondbacks, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

    The 30-year-old looked like he would be headed back to a bench role after Mike Moustakas was initially cleared to return from a three-game absence ahead of Tuesday's series opener, but the Reds later scratched Moustakas from the lineup and placed him on the 10-day injured list with a non-COVID-19 illness. With Moustakas out of the picture in the short term, Farmer should be a fixture in the starting nine at the hot corner, just as he has been in the past five games. Farmer has thus far contributed three hits -- including a home run -- in 14 at-bats since stepping into the everyday lineup.

  • Austin Riley 3B | ATL

    Braves' Austin Riley: Scores three times in win

    Riley went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, three runs scored and two walks in Thursday's win over the Yankees.

    Riley began the season in dreadful fashion, managing only eight hits -- all singles -- through his first 50 plate appearances. However, he's showed signs of rounding into form in his last three games, with Wednesday's performance highlighted by his first homer of the season. In that three-game span, Riley has also collected five hits in 11 at-bats while scoring five runs.

  • Matt Duffy 3B | TEX

    Cubs' Matt Duffy: Records three hits in big win

    Duffy went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 16-4 win over the Mets.

    Duffy was logging just his second start of the season and made the most out of the opportunity in the easy win. The 30-year-old is still behind the likes of David Bote and Eric Sogard in the pecking order at second base, and Kris Bryant has third locked down most days; therefore, Duffy will have to find ways to contribute with limited playing time.

  • Jace Peterson SS | ARI

    Brewers' Jace Peterson: Homers in back-to-back games

    Peterson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Padres.

    Peterson started Wednesday after slugging a pinch-hit home run Tuesday. The 30-year-old produced his first multi-hit game of the season and homered in the sixth inning off Keone Kela. Peterson is taking full advantage of the opportunities currently afforded by injuries to multiple Brewers starters.

  • Rodolfo Castro 2B | PHI

    Pirates' Rodolfo Castro: Making MLB debut

    Castro is making his MLB debut in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. He is starting at third base and batting eighth.

    The Pirates protected Castro from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to the 40-man roster this past offseason, and that will enable him to make his MLB debut before playing a game at Double-A or Triple-A. Castro hits the ball really hard but has some major swing-and-miss concerns. He can play second base in addition to the hot corner and will likely head back to the minors in the near future.

  • Brian Anderson RF | ATL

    Marlins' Brian Anderson: Dealing with minor injury

    Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that Anderson is "a little nicked up" with a side issue, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Several position players for the Marlins are dealing with injuries, so Mattingly elected to hold Anderson out of the lineup Wednesday to help preserve his long-term health. The injury doesn't sound like a significant concern, but it's not yet clear whether Anderson will return to action for Thursday's series opener against San Francisco.

  • Rodolfo Castro 2B | PHI

    Pirates' Rodolfo Castro: Recalled by Pirates

    Castro was recalled by the Pirates on Wednesday.

    Castro was sent down by the Pirates in mid-March and hasn't yet played above High-A. However, he'll join the major-league roster after Anthony Alford was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Castro hit .136 with two home runs and six RBI this spring and should mainly serve in a depth role for the Pirates.

  • Jean Segura 3B | CLE

    Phillies' Jean Segura: Lands on injured list

    Segura was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a right quadriceps strain, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Segura exited Tuesday's game against San Francisco due to the injury and underwent an MRI on Wednesday. The 31-year-old will be eligible to return from the injured list as early as May 1, but it's not clear whether he'll be healthy enough to do so. Brad Miller will start at second base against the Giants on Wednesday, while Scott Kingery was recalled in a corresponding move.

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