MLB Player News
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George Springer DH | TOR
Blue Jays' George Springer: Cleared for rehab game
Springer (concussion) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Springer was hit in the head with a pitch July 28 and was placed on the 7-day Friday after he was diagnosed with concussion symptoms. He's made enough progress in his recovery to begin a rehab assignment, and barring any setbacks, he could rejoin the Blue Jays for their three-game weekend road series against the Dodgers. Springer was hot at the plate in the 11 games following the All-Star break, going 19-for-44 (.432) with two home runs, one steal, four RBI and 13 runs.
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Luke Keaschall 2B | MIN
Twins' Luke Keaschall: Likely back from IL on Tuesday
Keaschall (forearm) is likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game in Detroit, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
The Twins elected not to activate Keaschall from the IL this past Friday when he was first eligible. However, he has a locker in the Twins clubhouse at Comerica Park, indicating that Keaschall's activation is imminent. The rookie has been shelved since late April with a fractured right forearm. Keaschall should see something close to everyday playing time over the final two months, perhaps in a super-utility role.
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Mike Trout DH | LAA
Angels' Mike Trout: Moves past ailment
Trout (illness) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Sunday's game against the White Sox.
The Angels will get two key players back in the lineup for the series finale, as Trout returns from a two-game absence due to an illness, while Christian Moore (thumb) will start at second base in his return from the 10-day injured list. Though Trout has served exclusively as a DH since rejoining the Angels in late May following a month-long stay on the IL due to a bone bruise in his left knee, he's still hopeful to resume playing right field before the end of the season. Since experiencing some renewed soreness in his knee shortly after the All-Star break, Trout hasn't resumed taking part in defensive drills, so it's unclear how realistic a return to the outfield might be with just two months left in the campaign.
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Masataka Yoshida DH | BOS
Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Sitting for second straight game
Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
With Houston sending lefty Framber Valdez to the hill, Yoshida will take a seat for the second day in a row. Rob Refsnyder will serve as Boston's designated hitter in the series finale.
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Colt Keith DH | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Homer, three hits in win
Keith went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Phillies.
Keith was perfect at the plate against Zack Wheeler, collecting three hits and putting the Tigers on the board with a solo homer in the third inning. The 23-year-old had gone just 3-for-31 in his first 12 games after the All-Star break but has bounced back with a 6-for-9 stretch over his past three contests, adding two RBI and three runs scored. On the season, he's slashing .258/.339/.416 with nine homers, 33 RBI and 46 runs scored across 339 plate appearances.
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Mike Trout DH | LAA
Angels' Mike Trout: Out with illness Saturday
Trout (illness) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Trout will miss a second consecutive game Saturday due to his illness and will aim to return to the starting nine for Sunday's series finale. While he recovers, Gustavo Campero will serve as the Angels' designated hitter, putting Jo Adell in right field and the newly promoted Bryce Teodosio in center.
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Goes yard twice in win
Diaz went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Dodgers.
The 33-year-old gave the Rays all the offense they would need by taking Blake Snell deep in the first and third innings. Diaz reached 20 homers on the season with the performance, the second time in his career he's hit that milestone, and six of those long balls have come in 15 games since the All-Star break, a stretch in which he's batting .283 (15-for-53) with 12 runs scored and 12 RBI. With Jonathan Aranda (wrist) on the shelf, Diaz should also pick up enough starts at first base to retain his eligibility for 2026 -- Saturday's game was his 16th appearance at first base this year.
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Jorge Polanco DH | SEA
Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Getting break Saturday
Polanco isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.
After starting the second half 11-for-46 (.239) with two homers, six RBI and eight runs scored through 14 games, Polanco will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday. With the 32-year-old out, Cole Young will cover second base and Cal Raleigh will serve as the DH while Mitch Garver starts at catcher.
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Giancarlo Stanton DH | NYY
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Blasts three-run homer in loss
Stanton went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 13-12 loss to the Marlins.
Stanton kicked off the scoring for the night in the series opener, with his 409-foot blast off right-hander Janson Junk in the fourth inning staking New York to an early lead. The 35-year-old has now left the yard in consecutive games and has five home runs in his last nine games, bringing his OPS to .862 for the season. Stanton has shown the ability to go on these type of power binges in the past, and if he can continue to offset his bloated 32.8 percent strikeout rate with further mashing, the Yankees will likely continue to keep his bat in the lineup by using him in the corner outfield when Aaron Judge (elbow) returns from the injured list, perhaps as soon as next week. Since Judge will be limited to designated-hitter duties upon his return until he completes his throwing program, Stanton has begun to take pregame reps in the outfield, though he has yet to make his 2025 debut on defense.
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Kyle Manzardo DH | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Drives in game-winning run
Manzardo went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Friday's 3-2 extra inning win over Minnesota.
Manzardo sent the fans home happy after his single to left field brought Brayan Rocchio home. Manzardo has been red hot at the plate since the All-Star break and is in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak, going 15-for-33 (.455) with three home runs and 11 RBI over that span.