MLB Player News
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Jonathan India 2B | KC
Royals' Jonathan India: Resting for early game
India is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Rockies.
India had been scheduled to sit out Wednesday's matchup with right-hander German Marquez before the game was rained out, so it's not especially surprising that the 28-year-old finds himself on the bench for Game 1 of the twin bill while Marquez takes the hill for the Rockies. Expect India to be back in the lineup for the second game of the day.
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Luis Urias 2B | ATH
Athletics' Luis Urias: Making third straight start
Urias is starting at second base and batting ninth Wednesday against the Rangers.
The 27-year-old has worked as a reserve infielder early in the season with four starts each at second and third base, but he should be in line for more consistent playing time after Max Muncy was demoted Wednesday. Zack Gelof (wrist) doesn't appear particularly close to returning from the IL, so at-bats at the keystone should mostly be up for grabs. Urias has certainly earned the additional opportunities with a .304/.370/.565 slash line through 27 plate appearances.
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Luis Rengifo 3B | LAA
Angels' Luis Rengifo: Back in lineup Wednesday
Rengifo (mouth) is starting at third base and batting seventh against the Pirates on Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Rengifo was not in the Halos' starting lineup for Tuesday's game after getting a root canal, though he did come in to pinch hit in the eighth inning. He's back in the lineup for the third game of the series and will face off against Pirates southpaw Andrew Heaney. Rengifo has started the year slashing .215/.250/.316 with eight runs scored, one home run and seven RBI in 84 plate appearances.
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Jon Berti 3B | CHC
Cubs' Jon Berti: Emerging as main third baseman
Berti will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Berti will occupy third base for the third time in four games and looks to have at least temporarily emerged as the Cubs' preferred option at the position following the April 15 demotion of Matt Shaw. Rule 5 pick Gage Workman had previously represented Berti's top competition for playing time, but the Cubs designated Workman for assignment Wednesday and brought in veteran utility infielder Nicky Lopez in on a one-year deal in a corresponding move. Berti thus may have some work to do in order to build up job security, especially while he's maintained an underwhelming .250/.344/.250 slash line through his first 14 games of the season.
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Amed Rosario 3B | NYY
Nationals' Amed Rosario: Remains in backup role
Rosario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Even though CJ Abrams (hip) and Paul DeJong (nose) are both still on the injured list, Rosario has seen his playing time trend down lately. After making consecutive starts at third base April 12 and 13, Rosario has cracked the lineup just three times in the Nationals' ensuing nine games. Jose Tena has emerged as Washington's preferred option at third base, while Nasim Nunez is serving as Abrams' primary replacement at shortstop.
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Gage Workman 3B | DET
Cubs' Gage Workman: Loses 40-man roster spot
The Cubs designated Workman for assignment Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Workman had some defensive lapses and went just 3-for-14 at the plate in nine games for the Cubs this season. The Rule 5 pick will be available via trade or a waiver claim, but if no other teams are willing to dedicate an active roster spot to him, he must be offered back to the Tigers for $50,000.
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Nicky Lopez 3B | ARI
Cubs' Nicky Lopez: Returns to Chicago on MLB deal
The Cubs signed Lopez to a one-year contract Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Lopez was with the Cubs during spring training before opting out of his minor-league contract and eventually signing with the Angels. He's now back in Chicago and will initially fill a utility role in the infield, though he could get a decent amount of playing time at third base if the Cubs aren't satisfied with Jon Berti as their primary option at the position.