MLB Player News
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Jordan Lawlar 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Soft stick wins it
Lawlar went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over San Francisco.
Lawlar entered in the sixth inning and stayed in the game as the designated hitter. His 44.7-mph, check-swing roller to first base with the bases loaded was enough to plate the winning run and walk off the Giants. The 23-year-old prospect has produced following an 0-for-30 run in the majors this season. Lawlar has hit safely in eight of his last 10 appearances (six starts), going 9-for-26 (.346) with six doubles, five RBI, two steals and five runs scored.
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Nacho Alvarez Jr. 3B | ATL
Braves' Nacho Alvarez: Sitting out matinee
Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Nationals.
Alvarez will likely be back at third base for the nightcap, but he will begin the first game of the double dip on the bench. Vidal Brujan is at third base for Atlanta in the matinee.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Lifts 18th homer
Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies.
Muncy has been scuffling since returning from an oblique injury, going just 2-for-16 with three walks and five strikeouts over five games since he was activated Sept. 8. The infielder has managed to record 18 homers over 94 contests in an injury-riddled campaign. He's added a .251/.386/.481 slash line, 65 RBI, 47 runs scored and four stolen bases through 368 plate appearances, serving as the Dodgers' primary third baseman versus right-handed pitchers when he's healthy.
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Travels with team to LA
Bohm (shoulder) traveled with the team to Los Angeles with the hope of returning after a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Bohm landed on the 10-day injured list Sept. 8 due to a cyst in his left shoulder, but it appears he's still on track for a minimum stay. If all goes according to plan during the week, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Bohm back in the lineup for Friday's matchup in Arizona.
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Graham Pauley 3B | MIA
Marlins' Graham Pauley: Back at full strength
The Marlins reinstated Pauley (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Pauley had been on the shelf since Aug. 18 due to a right oblique strain, but he's been deemed ready to rejoin the big club after he went 3-for-10 with a home run and a double over a three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville. He's made 48 starts at third base so far this season, but with the Marlins also bringing back Connor Norby (quadriceps) from the IL on Monday, Pauley may have to settle for limited at-bats over the final two weeks of the campaign.
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Connor Norby 3B | MIA
Marlins' Connor Norby: Returns from 10-day IL
The Marlins activated Norby (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Norby will rejoin the Marlins after missing the minimum 10 days while recovering from a left quad strain. The 25-year-old was activated after completing a three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville, during which he went 2-for-10 with two RBI, a run scored and four strikeouts. Norby is expected to settle back in as Miami's primary third baseman for the final two weeks of the season.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Late entry into lineup
Hayes will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's contest in St. Louis.
Hayes had been scheduled for a day off, but he's been added to the lineup after Spencer Steer (neck) was scratched. Sal Stewart will move from third base to first base to cover for Steer, while Hayes will occupy the hot corner.
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Blaze Alexander 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Back in lineup Monday
Alexander (elbow) is starting at third base and batting fifth against the Giants on Monday, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Alexander was struck on his left elbow by a pitch during the Diamondbacks' 6-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. He was diagnosed with an elbow contusion, and the injury isn't severe enough to be held out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener. Alexander has gone 7-for-27 (.259) with four RBI over his last seven games.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Resting in series opener
Hayes is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
After going 0-for-7 with a walk over the final two contests of the Reds' weekend series in Sacramento, Hayes will get a chance to catch his breath as Cincinnati kicks off a three-game set in St. Louis. Sal Stewart will step in for Hayes at third base and will bat fifth.