MLB Player News
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Victor Caratini C | MIN
Astros' Victor Caratini: Back from IL, playing first base
The Astros activated Caratini (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday. He will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.
Caratini missed the minimum seven days while recovering from a concussion. He'll start at first base Wednesday as Christian Walker gets some rest.
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Samuel Basallo C | BAL
Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Receiving rest Wednesday
Basallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
The Orioles are wrapping up their series in San Diego with a day game, so Basallo will receive a break after he had started at catcher or designated hitter in each of the previous four contests. Alex Jackson will step in behind the plate Wednesday, while Ryan Mountcastle serves as Baltimore's DH.
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Patrick Bailey C | SF
Giants' Patrick Bailey: Goes yard in win
Bailey went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies.
Bailey singled in the second inning and cracked a two-run shot to right field in the eighth. With that, the defensive stalwart recorded his first homer since July 8, and he also tallied his fifth multi-hit effort over 26 games since Aug. 1. Over 113 appearances this season, he's slashing .210/.270/.297 with 41 RBI, 35 runs scored, three home runs and a stolen base across 382 plate appearances.
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Austin Hedges C | CLE
Guardians' Austin Hedges: Homers Tuesday
Hedges went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.
Hedges kicked off a six-run sixth inning with a leadoff solo home run. It's his first time leaving the yard since May 6 and just his second multi-hit game of the year, both of which have come in his last 10 games. Hedges is up to four homers and eight RBI on the year, while hitting a lowly .147 at the plate.
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Tyler Stephenson C | CIN
Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Ready for rehab assignment
Stephenson (thumb) caught two innings of a simulated game Tuesday and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Stephenson was behind the plate for rehabbing right-hander Chase Burns' (elbow) throwing session as a final test for the thumb guard that's been fitted to his catcher's mitt. The backstop has been on the shelf since Aug. 20 due to a fractured thumb on his left (non-throwing) hand, but since he's been able to catch multiple bullpen sessions in addition to taking batting practice, he shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment. He could be a candidate for activation from the 10-day injured list for this weekend's series with the Mets.