MLB Player News
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Luke Maile C | KC
Royals' Luke Maile: Outrighted to Triple-A
Maile cleared outright waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Maile was DFA'd by the Royals this past Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers. He is slashing .286/.434/.381 with one steal, one homer and 10 RBI across 53 plate appearances in Triple-A this season. Maile made three major-league appearances for Kansas City in May, going 3-for-8 with a solo home run and an additional run across those outings.
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Miguel Amaya C | CHC
Cubs' Miguel Amaya: Exits with trainer
Amaya was removed from Saturday's game against the Reds due to a left oblique strain, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Amaya had to come out of the game after throwing to second base on an Elly De La Cruz steal attempt. The 26-year-old backstop has been splitting time fairly evenly behind the plate with Carson Kelly, though the latter could take on an everyday role if Amaya's injury forces him onto the injured list.
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Francisco Alvarez C | NYM
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Sitting out Saturday
Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Alvarez will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's 13-inning loss. Luis Torrens will take his place at catcher and bat sixth.
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Will Smith C | LAD
Dodgers' Will Smith: Taking seat Saturday
Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
Smith will get a breather after going 1-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and two walks during Friday's 13-inning affair. Dalton Rushing will get the nod at catcher instead and bat eighth.
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Carson Kelly C | CHC
Cubs' Carson Kelly: Getting breather Saturday
Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Kelly has been alternating starts behind the dish with Jacob Amaya as of late, and after going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's contest, Kelly will give way to his timeshare partner Saturday.
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Edgar Quero C | CHW
White Sox's Edgar Quero: Riding pine Saturday
Quero isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.
After a strong start to his big-league career, Quero is now just 1-for-16 in his last six games and will take a seat Saturday to regroup. Matt Thaiss will fill start at catcher and bat seventh.
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Yainer Diaz C | HOU
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Not starting Saturday
Diaz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Diaz will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 2-for-7 with two walks and three strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Victor Caratini steps in behind the plate, batting fifth.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Getting breather Saturday
Jeffers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Jeffers has slashed .391/.481/.609 with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored during his six-game hitting streak, but he'll head to the bench for Saturday's contest while Christian Vazquez starts behind the dish.