MLB Player News
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Eric Wagaman 1B | MIA
Marlins' Eric Wagaman: Homers, drives in three in loss
Wagaman went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.
Wagaman's solo shot in the seventh inning got the Marlins on the board, and he added a two-run single in the eighth. While the comeback effort fell short, the 27-year-old continues to swing a fairly hot bat. He's hit safely in six of the last seven games, going 11-for-28 (.393) in that span. For the season, he's up to a .253/.302/.398 slash line with four homers, 15 RBI, 20 runs scored, one stolen base, 10 doubles and a triple across 179 plate appearances. Wagaman likely won't sustain his recent success at the plate, but Miami's offense doesn't have enough impact players to create a significant threat to his playing time.
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Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE
Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Extends hitting streak
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a steal, an RBI triple and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over Detroit.
Ramirez got the Guardians on the board in the first inning on an RBI triple to right field, and the veteran third baseman came around to score two batters later. Ramirez has reached base safely in 20 consecutive games and is on a 16-game hitting streak, during which he's slashed .381/.451/.683 with five steals, 14 runs scored, four home runs and 10 RBI in 71 plate appearances.
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Manny Machado 3B | SD
Padres' Manny Machado: Smacks game-winning homer
Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.
Machado -- who was 2-for-24 in his six games prior to Friday's contest -- put the Padres up for good in the ninth inning when he took Raisel Iglesias deep to left field for a solo home run. It was Machado's first home run since May 3 and fourth of the year. The veteran third baseman has had an inconsistent season, but he's third in the National League in doubles (15) and fourth in batting average (.309).
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Mark Vientos DH | NYM
Mets' Mark Vientos: Scratched from lineup
Vientos was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Dodgers due to abdominal soreness, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
The Mets are labelling Vientos' removal from the lineup as precautionary, so while he won't play Friday, he doesn't seem to be dealing with anything serious. Brett Baty will shift over to third base while Vientos sits, and Luisangel Acuna will fill in at the keystone and bat eighth.
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CJ Alexander 3B | LAD
Athletics' CJ Alexander: Recalled from Triple-A
The Athletics recalled Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Alexander will provide some corner-infield depth for the Athletics after Gio Urshela (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday. Alexander appeared in four regular-season games with the Athletics last season, going 1-for-8 at the plate with three strikeouts.
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Gio Urshela 3B | ATH
Athletics' Gio Urshela: Placed on 10-day IL
The Athletics placed Urshela (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Urshela strained his left hamstring Thursday. With Urshela sidelined, Miguel Andujar, Luis Urias and Logan Davidson are candidates to make starts at third base for the Athletics. Urshela has underwhelmed with a .224/.276/.337 slash line this season.
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Alex Bregman 3B | BOS
Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Dealing with quad tightness
Bregman exited the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles due to tightness in his right quadriceps. Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Bregman left the game in the fifth inning after coming up limping while rounding first base. The third baseman immediately called for a trainer and exited the field, and it's likely he'll continue to be evaluated Friday. Abraham Toro pinch ran for Bregman and is playing first base while Nick Sogard slides over to third base.
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Alex Bregman 3B | BOS
Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Leaves with apparent leg injury
Bregman exited the first game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Orioles in the fifth inning with an apparent leg injury, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Bregman appeared to tweak something in his lower half as he rounded first base on a single. He called for the trainer and immediately exited the field somewhat gingerly. The Red Sox should offer an update on his condition shortly.
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Addison Barger SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Contributes three hits in win
Barger went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and two walks in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Padres.
Barger reached in five of his six plate appearances and improved his slash line to .267/.330/.442 in 94 plate appearances on the season. The 25-year-old has been feeling good at the plate lately, with Thursday being his fourth multi-hit performance in his last seven games, going 10-for-23 with three doubles and a home run in that stretch.
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Jordan Westburg 2B | BAL
Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Expected to return in early June
Westburg (hamstring) is expected to return in early June, MLB.com reports.
Westburg has been recovering on the injured list since April 27 due to a strained left hamstring, and this timeline suggests he's beginning to progress after suffering a setback two weeks ago. Baltimore's plans remain uncertain as it pertains to a potential rehab assignment for the infielder, but it's likely Westburg will need to get some reps in the minor leagues since he'll soon have been sidelined for over a month. In the meantime, Ramon Urias should continue to serve as the Orioles' primary third baseman.