MLB Player News
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Warming Bernabel 3B | COL
Rockies' Warming Bernabel: Officially promoted to majors
The Rockies selected Bernabel's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
The move was anticipated after Colorado traded long-time third baseman Ryan McMahon to the Yankees on Friday. Bernabel has put together a strong season with Albuquerque, slashing .301/.356/.450 with eight home runs, 45 RBI and five stolen bases over 75 games. He logged significant time at both third base and first base in the minors, but Bernabel will likely spend most of his time at the hot corner with the Rockies after McMahon's departure and could be given the opportunity to start on a frequent basis. Neither his power nor his speed are above average, so he'll likely need to hit for a high average to be an appealing fantasy asset.
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Tristan Gray SS | BOS
Rays' Tristan Gray: Dealt to Rays
The White Sox traded Gray to the Rays on Saturday in exchange for cash, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
After slashing .270/.333/.472 with nine homers and 44 RBI through 282 plate appearances at Triple-A Charlotte, Gray will return to the organization with whom he made his MLB debut in 2023. The 29-year-old will replace Coco Montes, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Vidal Brujan 2B | ATL
Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Tallies three hits in loss
Brujan went 3-for-4 in Friday's 12-5 loss to the White Sox.
Brujan set a new season high in hits, surpassing the two hits he compiled against this same White Sox club back on May 18. The 27-year-old, who started at third base Friday, isn't seeing a ton of playing time, and his role might be reduced further if the Cubs acquire a reinforcement for the hot corner before the trade deadline.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Yankees' Ryan McMahon: Set to debut Saturday
McMahon is expected to be available to make his Yankees debut Saturday against the Phillies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
The Yankees acquired McMahon in a trade with the Rockies on Friday, but the veteran third baseman wasn't able to arrive in New York in time to make his debut in the series opener with the Phillies later that day. However, McMahon seems likely to be part of the starting nine Saturday, and he's slated to take over as New York's primary third baseman moving forward. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas have been splitting starts at the hot corner of late, and both are expected to see fewer opportunities now that McMahon is in the fold.
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Mark Vientos DH | NYM
Mets' Mark Vientos: Not in lineup Friday
Vientos isn't in the starting lineup Friday versus San Francisco.
Vientos isn't starting for the first time in the campaign's second half. Since the All-Star break, he's logged starts at DH, third base and first base and has batted .238 over six games. With Vientos out of the lineup, Jeff McNeil is starting at designated hitter, while Ronny Mauricio is getting the nod at the hot corner.
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Max Muncy SS | ATH
Athletics' Max Muncy: Tending to hairline fracture
Muncy is dealing with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal on his right hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported Friday.
Initial X-rays on Muncy's hand didn't reveal any significant injuries, but further evaluation revealed he's dealing with a hairline fracture. The infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but Friday's update could mean a longer absence is in store.
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Matt Chapman 3B | SF
Giants' Matt Chapman: In Friday's lineup
Chapman (elbow) is starting at third base and batting out of the cleanup spot against the Mets on Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Chapman was lifted from Wednesday's game against Atlanta after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow. The good news for the Giants and the veteran third baseman is that X-rays came back negative, and he has been given the green light to play in Friday's series opener. Chapman has gone 7-for-22 (.318) with one triple, two home runs and seven RBI since the All-Star break.
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Miles Mastrobuoni 3B | SEA
Mariners' Miles Mastrobuoni: Optioned to make room for Naylor
The Mariners optioned Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Mastrobuoni will lose his spot on the 26-man roster now that Josh Naylor (recently traded) has reported to the club. Mastrobuoni has slashed .252/.327/.293 with the Mariners and had recently been splitting time with Ben Williamson at third base.
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Matt Shaw SS | CHC
Cubs' Matt Shaw: On bench Friday
Shaw isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Shaw has been red hot coming out of the All-Star break, posting a six-game hit streak and going 9-for-19 (.474) with three homers. He'll get what appears to be a night off Friday to start off a three-game set against the White Sox. Vidal Brujan will play third base instead.
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Marcelo Mayer SS | BOS
Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer: On IL with wrist sprain
The Red Sox placed Mayer on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 24, due to a sprained right wrist, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Mayer underwent an MRI on his wrist Thursday, and the evaluation determined he's dealing with a sprain. He'll require a stint on the injured list, opening up a spot on the 26-man roster for David Hamilton. Hamilton, Romy Gonzalez and Ceddanne Rafaela are the likeliest candidates to fill in for Mayer at second base.