MLB Player News
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William Contreras C | MIL
Brewers' William Contreras: Lifts Brewers with walk-off homer
Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and a walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Giants.
The 27-year-old delivered the decisive blow in the ninth inning, launching his 14th homer of the season and first career walk-off, with two outs off Randy Rodriguez. Contreras also came through earlier in the game with an RBI double in the seventh. The catcher continues to be one of Milwaukee's most consistent offensive performers, as he is slashing .258/.357/.398 with 63 RBI, 71 runs scored and six stolen bases in 123 games this season.
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Gary Sanchez C | BAL
Orioles' Gary Sanchez: Moves to 60-day IL
The Orioles transferred Sanchez (knee) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
The veteran catcher was ruled out 8-to-10 weeks after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain in early July, so it's not a surprise he eventually made his way to the 60-day IL. Sanchez will be eligible to be reinstated in early September, though it's unclear if he's expected to be available at that point.
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Samuel Basallo C | BAL
Orioles' Samuel Basallo: On bench Friday
Basallo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Basallo inked an eight-year extension with the Orioles earlier Friday, and he'll get the night off to rest after what interim manager Tony Mansolino called a "rigorous" medical examination leading up to the extension. The 21-year-old had started in three of four games since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, and he should be a near-everyday player going forward.
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Luis Torrens DH | NYM
Mets' Luis Torrens: Not starting again Friday
Torrens is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.
After starting the first two games at catcher following the injury to Francisco Alvarez (thumb), Torrens has now been on the bench for two straight contests in favor of Hayden Senger. It's possible the two could split catching duties fairly evenly while Alvarez is out.
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Korey Lee C | CHW
White Sox's Korey Lee: Recalled from Triple-A
The White Sox recalled Lee from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Lee will join the active roster ahead of Friday's game against the Twins. The 27-year-old will be the third catcher on the depth chart behind rookies Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Lee has been in the minors since early June. Josh Rojas was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Hunter Goodman RF | COL
Rockies' Hunter Goodman: Exiting starting nine
Goodman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Pittsburgh.
Goodman was initially slated for a day off Thursday versus the Dodgers before being a late addition to the lineup. He'll now receive that breather in the first game of the Rockies' road trip, yielding catching duties to Braxton Fulford.
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Joey Bart C | PIT
Pirates' Joey Bart: Idle Friday
Bart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Bart will yield to Henry Davis behind the dish for the third time in four games. Bart had started three of the previous four contests. He's slashing .248/.353/.321 in 272 plate appearances this season.
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Gabriel Moreno C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Activated from 60-day IL
The Diamondbacks activated Moreno (finger) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Moreno wound up being sidelined for more than two months with a fractured finger, but he's ready to roll after going 8-for-20 with a pair of home runs in six rehab contests with Triple-A Reno. The 25-year-old will resume his role as Arizona's primary catcher.