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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Sitting in second straight game
Senzel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Senzel sat out Saturday's 14-0 loss in what was believed to be a maintenance day, but his absence from the lineup for a second consecutive contest suggests that an injury may be in play. Manager David Bell should shed more light on his decision to keep Senzel on the bench later Sunday, but Phillip Ervin will be called upon to make a second straight start in center field.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Blasts 32nd home run
Bregman went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Bregman came through with the three-run shot during the third inning, which proved to be the difference in the contest. The 25-year-old is crushing the ball in August with a .405/.500/.824 slash line, six home runs and 26 RBI in 20 games.
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Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL
Braves' Josh Donaldson: Reaches 30 homers
Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Mets.
The veteran slugger has now launched 30 homers for the fourth time in the last five seasons, only missing the mark in his injury-plagued 2018. Donaldson is slashing .263/.378/.525 on the year, and his gamble on a one-year prove-it deal in free agency this offseason with Atlanta seems to have paid off handsomely.
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Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE
Indians' Jose Ramirez: Receives MRI on wrist
Ramirez underwent an MRI on his right wrist after leaving Saturday's game against the Royals, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports.
The Indians will wait until at least Sunday to make a determination on the MRI results, but a trip to the injured list appears to be a possibility. Ramirez exited the contest with right wrist discomfort after taking a swing during the first inning.
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Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE
Indians' Jose Ramirez: Leaves with apparent injury
Ramirez exited Saturday's game against the Royals with an apparent right wrist injury, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Ramirez appeared to suffer the injury on a swing during the first inning and was unable to finish the at-bat. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but the Indians could play things safe and keep him out of the lineup Sunday since there's a scheduled off day to follow Monday.
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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Absent from Saturday's lineup
Senzel is not in Saturday's lineup against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Senzel will get a day off after starting seven of the team's past eight games. He's struggled a bit in that stretch, collecting four hits in 29 at-bats. Phillip Ervin will enter the lineup in his place and bat eighth.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA
White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Goes yard again
Moncada went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer in Friday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Missing nearly a month with a hamstring strain hasn't cooled down Moncada's bat at all -- he's bashed four extra-base hits in two games since his return, going deep twice. On the year, the 24-year-old has had his long-awaited breakout, slashing .305/.361/.555 with 22 homers and 63 RBI.
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Marlins' Brian Anderson: Diagnosed with broken finger
Anderson suffered a broken finger in his left hand after being hit by a pitch during Friday's game agianst the Phillies, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports.
The Marlins initially announced that Anderson was dealing with a bruised hand, but X-rays revealed a fracture. After the game Anderson stated "that will probably be it for the season for me," per Mish.
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Marlins' Brian Anderson: Day-to-day with hand bruise
Anderson has been diagnosed with a bruised left hand after being hit by a pitch during Friday's game against Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Anderson will likely be evaluated upon his arrival at the ballpark Saturday, and it's certainly possible for him to return to the starting nine Saturday if he checks out OK.
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Marlins' Brian Anderson: Exits early
Anderson was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Anderson initially remained in the game after getting drilled, but he was eventually replaced by Harold Ramirez. Anderson is likely headed for X-rays to determine the extent of the injury.