MLB Player News
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Not expected to face Toronto
Manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Bohm (hand) likely won't play during the Phillies' current series against the Blue Jays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
The Phillies' skipper added that he doesn't expect Bohm to require a trip to the injured list, and he should be able to return to the lineup sometime during the team's upcoming series in Miami. The 28-year-old hasn't played since leaving Thursday's game against Atlanta due to inflammation in his left hand.
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Held out again Tuesday
Bohm (hand) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Bohm missed the final three games of the weekend series versus Atlanta and still isn't ready to play in the series opener in Toronto even after a team off day Monday. Edmundo Sosa will receive another start at third base for the Phillies.
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Jordan Westburg 2B | BAL
Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Throwing sans cast
Westburg (hand) did some throwing without a cast Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Westburg is almost five weeks removed from suffering a fractured right hand and has finally been able to ditch his cast. He'll continue to ramp up his activities and will likely require a short rehab assignment before being activated by the Orioles. A return in mid-September looks doable.
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Rafael Devers 3B | SF
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Struggling since return
Devers went 0-for-4 in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Mets.
Devers worked through discomfort in his shoulders all season, and it may finally be taking its toll on him. Earlier in the season, rest served Devers well, but a three-game sabbatical at the end of Boston's recent homestand hasn't had a similar effect. He's 1-for-17 in four games since returning to the lineup.
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Jazz Chisholm 2B | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Tallies two more thefts
Chisholm went 2-for-4 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in an 8-4 victory versus Texas on Monday.
Chisholm singled home a run in the sixth inning and subsequently scored on a wild pitch, then laced a single in the eighth and proceeded to swipe both second and third base. It was the third baseman's second straight game with two steals, pushing him to 32 thefts on the campaign. Chisholm has been particularly active on the basepaths since joining the Yankees in late July, tallying 10 stolen bases over 24 games.
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Eugenio Suarez 3B | CIN
Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez: Hits another homer
Suarez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two additional runs scored during Monday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers.
Suarez tagged Michael Petersen for a solo shot in the eighth inning, marking the third baseman's third long ball in the last four games. During that stretch, Suarez has gone 6-for-16 (.375) with six runs and seven RBI. He boasts a .758 OPS across 540 plate appearances this year.
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Santiago Espinal 2B | LAD
Reds' Santiago Espinal: Two RBI, stolen base in win
Espinal went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win against the Astros.
Espinal put his team ahead with a two-run single in the fifth inning that ended up being the deciding runs Monday. Espinal has been on a tear recently, and he's been getting plenty of playing time as a result. The 29-year-old sat the previous two games due to a shin injury but made 13 straight starts prior to that, and he's hitting .385 with 10 RBI over that 16-game span (inlcuding Monday). For the season, Espinal carries a .270/.314/.404 slash line with nine homers, 42 RBI and nine stolen bases.
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Ramon Urias 3B | STL
Orioles' Ramon Urias: Using crutches
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Urias (ankle) is still using crutches and isn't sure when the infielder might return, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Urias suffered a right ankle sprain Saturday in Colorado and was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Orioles have not provided further details in regard to the severity, but it would appear to be something that could keep Urias shelved beyond 10 days. Coby Mayo and Emmanuel Rivera have each received a start at third base in Urias' stead.