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  • Nolan Gorman 3B | STL

    Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Heading back to big leagues

    The Cardinals will recall Gorman from Triple-A Memphis prior to Tuesday's game versus the Orioles, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    He will take the roster spot vacated by the injured Masyn Winn (thumb). Gorman was the Cardinals' Opening Day third baseman but got sent down in mid-June after slashing .194/.279/.318 with a 32.3 percent strikeout rate in his first 62 games. He's hit seven homers with a .902 OPS in seven contests with Memphis in August, but that's also come with a 37.3 percent strikeout rate. Gorman is a candidate for some reps at third base and perhaps second base in St. Louis, but his playing time is not guaranteed.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Nursing bruised finger

    Padres manager Craig Stammen said after Monday's loss to the Pirates that Machado is dealing with a bruise on the inside of his index finger, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Machado was in noticeable discomfort during the contest, with Stammen noting that the finger bothers Machado when he hits the ball off the end of the bat. The third baseman remained in Monday's game and plans to wear a sleeve to protect the finger moving forward. Machado went 0-for-3 with two walks Monday.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Resumes jogging, but timeline unclear

    Jung (calf) resumed jogging Aug. 18 and has also taken part in defensive drills, MLB.com reports.

    Jung took a break from baseball activities for about 10 days earlier this month after he had been stuck in a holding pattern in his recovery from a left calf strain, but he seems to have turned a corner over the past week. A recent MRI revealed continued healing in his calf, but he's not yet 100 percent and will likely be eased along slowly in his rehab program. Jung will likely require a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, but he won't be cleared to report to an affiliate until he resumes facing live pitching and running the bases at full speed.

  • Jorbit Vivas 2B | WAS

    Nationals' Jorbit Vivas: Tallies three hits in win

    Vivas went 3-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout during a 13-3 win over Colorado on Monday.

    Vivas recorded his second three-hit game of the season and first since June 27 on Monday. The 25-year-old slashed a two-run single in the bottom of the seventh to extend the Nationals' lead to eight. On the campaign, Vivas is slashing .239/.324/.320 with three homers and 24 RBI in 287 plate appearances.

  • Giants' Shay Whitcomb: Called up Monday

    The Giants recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Monday's game against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Claimed off waivers from the Astros earlier this month, Whitcomb will now get the chance to make his Giants debut. He'll draw the start at the hot corner and bat seventh Monday following his promotion.

  • Mariners' Brendan Donovan: Showing signs of improvement

    The Mariners said Monday that Donovan's concussion symptoms are starting to improve, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    Donovan was placed on the 7-day injured list Sunday after he was struck by a ball in the batting cage over the weekend. He's eligible to be activated Saturday, though he'll have some steps to clear in the protocol before getting the green light to return to action for the Mariners.

  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Returning Monday

    Bohm (hamstring) is starting at first base and batting fifth against Seattle on Monday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Bohm was held out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to hamstring/groin tightness, but he's been given the green light to play in Monday's series opener. Bohm has been on a heater at the plate recently with six multi-hit games over his last nine outings, going 18-for-38 (.474) with 12 RBI, seven extra-base hits and 10 runs scored in that span.

  • Isaac Paredes 3B | HOU

    Astros' Isaac Paredes: Launches 17th long ball

    Paredes went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics.

    Paredes opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first inning before taking Jack Perkins deep for a two-run homer in the fourth. The infielder has been productive recently, batting .345 with 11 RBI over his last 15 games. Through 124 contests this season, Paredes is hitting .260 with a .782 OPS, 17 home runs, 23 doubles, one triple, 71 RBI and 50 runs scored.

  • Austin Riley 3B | ATL

    Braves' Austin Riley: Picks up steal in win

    Riley went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic.

    Riley continues to labor near the bottom of the order -- he hasn't hit higher than seventh in the lineup since he batted sixth July 24 in Baltimore. The third baseman has gone 20-for-72 (.278) in August, far better than his .223 average for the season. He's added a .662 OPS, 15 home runs, 60 RBI, 54 runs scored, 20 doubles, one triple and eight stolen bases over 130 contests. His counting stats are nearly identical to a 102-game sample from the 2025 regular season, highlighting his clear and sudden decline in productivity this year.

  • Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY

    Yankees' Ryan McMahon: Recovering from Grade 2 thumb sprain

    McMahon said that he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain after the Yankees placed him on the 10-day injured list Friday, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports.

    McMahon initially thought that he jammed the thumb when he slid into second base during the second inning of Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles, but imaging Friday revealed a moderate sprain. Per MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone said that McMahon has a shot at returning in the minimum 10 days, though the 31-year-old would likely need to resume baseball activities within the next couple of days for that to be a realistic possibility. Jose Caballero and Amed Rosario are expected to share time at third base while McMahon is out.

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