MLB Player News
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD
Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Absent from lineup versus lefty
O'Hearn isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game in Toronto.
Southpaw Yusei Kikuchi is drawing the start for the Blue Jays, which means the lefty-hitting O'Hearn will head to the bench for the series finale. Adley Rutschman will get a start at designated hitter while James McCann handles the catching duties.
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Nelson Velazquez RF | KC
Royals' Nelson Velazquez: Exiting starting nine Thursday
Velazquez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.
With Hunter Renfroe occupying right field and Salvador Perez getting a day off from catching and serving as the Royals' designated hitter, Velazquez's primary two avenues to playing time are closed off Thursday. Velazquez still looks to be a near-everyday player for Kansas City, as he had started in 11 of the team's previous 12 games.
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Justin Turner 1B | CHC
Blue Jays' Justin Turner: Reaches career milestone
Turner went 3-for-4 with a double and a run, reaching 1,500 career hits in Wednesday's 3-2 win against the Orioles.
Turner scored after doubling in the second inning, and he singled in his next at-bat for the 1,500th hit of his major-league career. The veteran has posted a modest .225/.307/.354 slash line through 202 plate appearances in his first campaign with Toronto, though he's maintained his usual solid contact skills with a 16.3 percent strikeout rate. Turner has added four homers, 20 RBI, 19 runs and a 10.1 percent walk rate.
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Mitch Garver C | SEA
Mariners' Mitch Garver: Sitting down Wednesday
Garver isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Garver appeared to break out of his slump Sunday with a 2-for-4 performance against the Angels, but he will now get a breather following Tuesday's 0-for-3 outing. Mitch Haniger will fill in as Seattle's designated hitter while batting seventh.
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Daniel Vogelbach DH | TOR
Blue Jays' Daniel Vogelbach: Back on bench Wednesday
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
He'll retreat to the bench after he served as the Blue Jays' designated hitter in each of the last four games while going 4-for-15 with a double and three RBI. Despite getting increased opportunities of late, Vogelbach still looks like he'll be out of the lineup more often than not while the Blue Jays have Justin Turner and Vladimir Guerrero share first base and the DH spot.
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD
Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Out of Baltimore lineup
O'Hearn is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto.
Right-hander Trevor Richards is serving as an opener for the Blue Jays, but he's always had reverse splits. It's possible O'Hearn will pinch hit when Toronto goes to the bullpen (Bowden Francis is slated for bulk relief), but O'Hearn will begin the game on the bench.
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Tyler Heineman C | TOR
Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Recalled from Triple-A
The Red Sox recalled Heineman from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
It's not yet clear what the corresponding transaction will be. Heineman, 32, had one brief stint with the Red Sox earlier this season, receiving one plate appearance. The catcher has a career .580 OPS over parts of five seasons at the major-league level.
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Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD
Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Notches steal in win
O'Hearn went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays.
O'Hearn's steal was his first of the season, as the 30-year-old is not typically known for his speed. He has been fairly steady at the plate, going 9-for-33 (.273) with two extra-base hits over his last nine games. O'Hearn is at a .270/.335/.447 slash line with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 21 runs scored over 167 plate appearances. He continues to play in a strong-side platoon role, mainly as the Orioles' designated hitter.