MLB Player News
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Jose Miranda 3B | MIN
Twins' Jose Miranda: Not in lineup Friday
Miranda is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.
Miranda has struggled out of the gates this season, slashing .143/.143/.229 with one home run, five RBI and two runs scored across 35 plate appearances. He has struck out 13 times and drawn zero walks. With Miranda taking a seat, Willi Castro is starting at third base while Edouard Julien mans second.
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Connor Norby 2B | MIA
Marlins' Connor Norby: Set to begin rehab assignment
Norby (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
It will be the first game action for Norby since he sustained a left oblique strain in late March. The Marlins haven't revealed how long the rehab assignment is likely to last, but Norby should be back well before the end of April. Once he's ready, he'll serve as Miami's everyday third baseman.
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Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN
Reds' Noelvi Marte: Yet to make start
Marte is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.
Marte was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday but hasn't started any of the Reds' three games since the promotion, with his only action coming as a pinch runner. The Reds will need to clear a roster spot for Andrew Abbott (shoulder) on Saturday and for Matt McLain (hamstring) on Tuesday, and it's a good bet Marte will be optioned one of those two days.
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Jorge Polanco 2B | SEA
Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Still not 100 percent
Polanco is expected to remain limited to DH duties for another week or two, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Additionally, the switch-hitting Polanco, who has been dealing with soreness in his side, doesn't appear to be quite ready to hit right-handed. "He still has a little bit of soreness when he swings right-handed," manager Dan Wilson said Wednesday. "He continues to get better and better, and we'll keep monitoring it." With Ryan Bliss (biceps) out until after the All-Star break and Polanco still not ready to play the field, the Mariners are pretty thin on the infield. When in the lineup, Polanco has swung a hot bat, slashing .370/.393/.593 with two home runs, 10 RBI, two runs and one stolen base across 29 plate appearances.
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Moved down to seven spot
Bohm will start at third base and bat seventh in Thursday's game in Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Bohm hadn't previously hit lower than cleanup, but he'll be moved down to a less prominent spot in the lineup after going just 1-for-18 at the plate over his last four games. Nick Castellanos will be the Phillies' cleanup hitter Thursday.
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J.D. Davis 1B | LAA
Angels' J.D. Davis: Added to major-league roster
The Angels selected Davis' contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Davis was off to a nice start with Salt Lake, slashing .297/.357/.487 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 10 contests. While the 31-year-old could see occasional playing time at third base while Yoan Moncada (thumb) is sidelined, Davis is likely to operate mostly in a reserve role.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA
Angels' Yoan Moncada: Lands on IL with sprained thumb
The Angels placed Moncada on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right thumb sprain.
Moncada first injured his thumb back in mid-March. He was included on the Halos' Opening Day roster but has had a pair of setbacks since then, and the club has finally decided a stint on the IL is required. According to Brian Murphy of MLB.com, manager Ron Washington was unwilling to speculate whether Moncada would miss more than the minimum 10 days, as the Angels are still awaiting the results of a recent re-evaluation on his thumb before offering up a timeline for his return. The Angels will likely continue to go with Luis Rengifo as their primary third baseman and Kyren Paris as their primary second baseman while Moncada is shelved.
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Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA
Angels' Yoan Moncada: Not in Thursday's lineup
Moncada (thumb) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Tampa Bay, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Moncada aggravated a right thumb injury for a second time Wednesday, forcing his exit from the game. The infielder has not been placed on the injured list to this point, so consider him day-to-day for now. Luis Rengifo is at third base and Kyren Paris is at second base for the Angels in Thursday's series finale.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Hitting well during first homestand
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Brewers.
McMahon went yard in the third inning to deliver his second home run of the year. He's riding a six-game hitting streak, with five of those contests coming at Coors Field. In that span, he's maintained a .333 average with four RBI and a pair of runs scored.