MLB Player News
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Hitting better than expected
Hayes went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals.
Hayes had a couple of run-scoring singles in the game and is doing his best to dispel the notion that he's all glove and no bat. Since joining the Reds at the trade deadline, Hayes has a .756 OPS with 10 extra-base hits (three home runs), nine RBI, two steals and 12 runs scored over 28 games. One thing to monitor is how the Reds plan to use top prospect and third baseman Sal Stewart, who is expected to be called up Monday. Stewart may play some third base, but he's recently been given work at second base and is an ideal fit at DH.
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Josh Jung 3B | TEX
Rangers' Josh Jung: Keeps raking
Jung went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double during Sunday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.
Jung has a hit in eight consecutive games and has notched multiple hits six times during that stretch. He's recorded two homers along with three doubles and is 17-for-34 (.500) across those eight games. The third baseman endured a 5-for-43 (.116) slump immediately before catching fire.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Giants' Matt Chapman: Doesn't expect to miss time
Chapman left Sunday's win over the Orioles early after fouling a ball off his left shin/foot, but he's "fine" and expects to be in the starting lineup Monday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
San Francisco was ahead 8-0 in the sixth inning at the time of Chapman's removal, and he was able to complete his plate appearance before being pulled, so it appears the third baseman's exit was precautionary. Nonetheless, fantasy managers who roster Chapman may be best served by keeping an eye on the Giants' lineup Monday to make sure the team does indeed give him the go-ahead to play.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Giants' Matt Chapman: Exits early with possible injury
Chapman was pulled from Sunday's game against Baltimore after fouling a ball off his left shin/foot, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Chapman was in clear pain after the foul ball, but he remained in the game and worked a walk. However, he was subsequently replaced at first base by Casey Schmitt. The Giants were up 8-0 in the sixth inning at the time Chapman departed, so it's possible his removal was simply precautionary. San Francisco may provide an update on the veteran third baseman after he gets looked at.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Won't return during road trip
Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Muncy (oblique/illness) won't return during the Dodgers upcoming road trip, which runs Sept. 2-7, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The third baseman appeared on track to rejoin the Dodgers at the start of September, but he's recently dealt with a chest cold that will delay his return. Assuming there's no additional issues, Muncy could be back on the active roster for the start of the next homestand versus the Rockies on Sept. 8.
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Curtis Mead 3B | CHW
White Sox's Curtis Mead: Taking control at hot corner
Mead will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Mead will be making his fourth consecutive start after going 2-for-11 with a double and two runs over the previous three contests. The 24-year-old should be in line for a near-everyday role at the hot corner while Miguel Vargas (hand) is on the injured list.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Yankees' Ryan McMahon: Taking seat versus lefty
McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
McMahon will exit the starting nine while the White Sox send southpaw Martin Perez to the hill. Amed Rosario will replace McMahon at third base.
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Connor Norby 2B | MIA
Marlins' Connor Norby: Taking Sunday off
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Norby will get a breather after returning from the injured list Friday and starting two straight games, going 3-for-7 with two doubles, two walks, three RBI and three runs. Javier Sanoja will cover third base Sunday.
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Ernie Clement SS | TOR
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Rejoining lineup Sunday
Clement (finger/shin) will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Brewers.
Clement was held out of the starting nine the past couple days due to a hairline finger fracture and a laceration to his left shin, but he's ready to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 29-year-old's average has dipped in August as he's batting .247 in 24 games, though he still has a .729 OPS this month thanks to four home runs.
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Blaze Alexander SS | ARI
Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Back at third base Saturday
Alexander started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.
Alexander is swinging a hot bat right now, going 6-for-14 with two doubles, two home runs, four RBI and six runs scored over a four-game hit streak. A day after manager Torey Lovullo discussed Alexander's role -- shifting from primary third baseman to a utility role -- he was back at the hot corner against a right-hander. Lovullo talked to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports on Friday about having Jordan Lawlar playing the left side of the infield but added that would be against lefties and certain righties. As both Alexander and Lawlar are right-handed batters, this won't be a traditional platoon situation.