MLB Player News
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Jonah Bride 3B | TEX
Athletics' Jonah Bride: Gets third straight start
Bride will start at third base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Bride will be making his third consecutive start after going 3-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a run between the first two games of the series in Pittsburgh. Since his promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas on May 29, Bride has turned in a modest .679 OPS over 22 plate appearances, but that may be enough for him to at least temporarily settle into a near-everyday role in the Oakland infield.
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Jace Peterson SS | ARI
Athletics' Jace Peterson: Homers twice, drives in five
Peterson went 5-for-5 with a pair of two-run home runs, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Peterson was exceptional, adding three singles to the first multi-homer performance of his 10-year career. The outburst snapped a cold streak for the 33-year-old, who entered the contest 4-for-35 (.114) across his last 12 games. Though he has a regular spot in the Athletics' lineup -- lately he's been bouncing between second base and third base -- Peterson's fantasy upside is capped by the Athletics' lack of offensive firepower and his position in the latter half of the order.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Angels' Anthony Rendon: Exit not related to injury
Rendon's early exit from Tuesday's game against the Cubs was not related to injury, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
The Angels brought in Jared Walsh as a defensive replacement for Rendon in the top of the sixth inning, with Walsh handling first base and Gio Urshela moving over to third. It's encouraging the move wasn't related to the groin injury that sidelined Rendon for three weeks, as he was just reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Angels' Anthony Rendon: Leaves game in fifth inning
Rendon left Tuesday's game against the Cubs after the fifth inning, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting.
Rendon's exit comes after he was activated off the injured list by the Angels earlier in the day, and it's not known if the move is injury-related at this time. Jared Walsh has taken over Rendon's spot in the lineup with Gio Urshela moving to third and Walsh now playing first.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Angels' Anthony Rendon: Comes off injured list
Rendon (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Rendon landed on the IL on May 15 with a left groin strain and will forgo a rehab assignment to return to the Angels' lineup. Rendon was slashing .353/.400/.412 across his last five games prior to getting injured. His return will cause Livan Soto to be optioned to Double-A Rocket City.
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Royce Lewis 3B | MIN
Twins' Royce Lewis: Absent from lineup Tuesday
Lewis (head) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays.
Lewis suffered a laceration on his forehead when he collided with Gabriel Arias around the first base bag during the Twins' series finale Sunday against the Guardians. He's considered day-to-day. Willi Castro will play third base and bat sixth Tuesday versus Tampa Bay.
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Eguy Rosario 3B | SD
Padres' Eguy Rosario: Set for rehab games
Rosario (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A El Paso.
Rosario suffered a broken ankle while doing offseason sprinting drills and underwent surgery before the start of spring training, but he has been cleared again for live games and could be a consideration for the Padres within the next few weeks. The young infielder registered an impressive .876 OPS with 22 home runs and 21 stolen bases in 124 games last year at the Triple-A level.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Blue Jays' Matt Chapman: Sits out with toenail issue
Chapman is not in Tuesday's lineup after having an infected ingrown toenail removed Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ouch. While the experience was no doubt painful, Chapman figures to be ready to return to action soon following a little rest. Santiago Espinal is at third base Tuesday.
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Gunnar Henderson SS | BAL
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Won't start Tuesday
Henderson (back) said he won't be in Baltimore's lineup Tuesday against the Brewers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Henderson added that he'll participate in pregame activities Tuesday to see how he feels and is hopeful to return Wednesday. The 21-year-old infielder hasn't played since his removal from Saturday's game against the Giants.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Blue Jays' Matt Chapman: Getting rare day off
Chapman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Astros.
It looks to be a rare day off for the third baseman. Santiago Espinal will handle the hot corner while Chapman grabs a seat.