MLB Player News
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Tyler Nevin 3B | ATH
Tigers' Tyler Nevin: Back on bench versus righty
Nevin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Nevin had started in three of the Tigers' past four games -- all against right-handed pitchers -- but he'll head back to the bench for Monday's series opener. With Javier Baez moving past a minor finger injury and Zach McKinstry swinging a hot bat of late to at least temporarily earn himself more reps against right-handers, Nevin may have to settle for a short-side platoon role in the Detroit infield.
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Oswald Peraza 2B | LAA
Yankees' Oswald Peraza: Heads to bench Monday
Peraza is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Peraza will take a seat after going 2-for-12 with a pair of walks, two RBI, two runs and a stolen base while starting each of the past four games. Though he's on the bench for Monday's series opener in Minnesota, Peraza could have a path to fairly regular playing time until the Yankees get one of their three banged-up everyday players -- Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), Josh Donaldson (hamstring) and Harrison Bader (oblique) back from the 10-day injured list.
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Michael Busch 1B | CHC
Dodgers' Michael Busch: Headed to big leagues
Busch is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
He's taking the roster spot of Max Muncy, who was placed on the paternity list. Busch has posted a .967 OPS with two home runs at Oklahoma City this season after submitting an .881 OPS with 32 dingers between Double-A Tulsa and Oklahoma City in 2022. He'll be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game, although Busch could be in store for a short stay when Muncy returns before the weekend.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Going on paternity leave
The Dodgers are expected to place Muncy on the paternity list Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Muncy can be away from the club for up three games. With the Dodgers set to begin a homestand Friday versus the Cardinals, Muncy will most likely remain in Los Angeles while the team completes its road trip with a three-game set in Pittsburgh. Muncy leads the majors with 11 home runs so far this season.
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Gunnar Henderson SS | BAL
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Getting day off
Henderson is not in the Orioles' lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Henderson has scuffled against both righties and lefties this season, but his struggles versus southpaws has been more pronounced with a .489 OPS. He'll take a seat Monday with the Red Sox throwing left-hander Chris Sale. Ramon Urias will be at third base and Adam Frazier will get a start at second base versus a lefty.
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Jason Vosler 3B | SEA
Reds' Jason Vosler: Dropped from 40-man roster
The Reds designated Vosler for assignment Monday.
After securing a spot on the Opening Day roster, Vosler made an early splash by providing six extra-base hits and nine RBI through the Reds' first eight games, but a 36 percent strikeout rate during that stretch was a warning sign that tough times were ahead for the 29-year-old. Regression ended up hitting Vosler hard, as he had fallen into a 4-for-38 rut at the dish over his last 12 games while striking out in 40 percent of his plate appearances. Though Joey Votto (shoulder/biceps) remains on the injured list, the Reds will likely turn over first base to Wil Myers on a regular basis to open up more opportunities for other outfielders rather than sticking with Vosler as an everyday option in the infield.
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DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Three hits Sunday
LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 5-1 loss against the Blue Jays.
LeMahieu was the lone Yankee to record multiple hits in the 5-1 loss. The 34-year-old infielder has gotten off to a solid start this season, slashing .281/.361/.500 with two homers, eight RBI and 12 runs scored through his first 72 plate appearances. LeMahieu still offers solid fantasy value while hitting in the middle of the Yankees lineup.
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Brian Anderson RF | ATL
Brewers' Brian Anderson: Finds power stroke in loss
Anderson went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
Anderson opened the scoring for the Brewers in the fourth with a shot to right center and then tacked on another in the eighth. They were his fourth and fifth homers on the year, and his first time leaving the yard since his multi-homer game against the Mets on April 4. The 30-year-old got off to a blistering start to the year but has not maintained consistency so far. He's now raised his line back to .280/.364/.533 and has 18 RBI, 15 runs and a 11:24 BB:K over 88 plate appearances.
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Jose Miranda 3B | MIN
Twins' Jose Miranda: On base thrice in win
Mirando went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Twins.
Miranda found himself on base in the second, third, fifth and eighth inning, although his last time getting on was due to a fielder's choice. He came across to put the Twins up 3-1 in the fifth after walking in the inning. The 24-year-old has begun to turn things around at the plate, tallying seven hits over his last five games after he had just 14 total over his first 17 games. Miranda has yet to leave the yard thus far, and hopefully his recent surge is a sign of better things to come.