MLB Player News
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Franmil Reyes DH | WAS
Guardians' Franmil Reyes: Not starting Tuesday
Reyes isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.
Reyes sits the night after going 1-for-4 with a trio of strikeouts. Josh Naylor will be the designated hitter while Owen Miller plays first base Tuesday.
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Byron Buxton DH | MIN
Twins' Byron Buxton: Returns to lineup Tuesday
Buxton (knee) is batting leadoff and playing center field Tuesday versus the Brewers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
A PRP injection had sidelined the power-hitting center fielder since before the All-Star break. Buxton takes his .216/.293/.531 slash line and 23 home runs into a matchup with lefty Ethan Small.
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Giancarlo Stanton DH | NYY
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Lands on IL
The Yankees placed Stanton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left Achilles tendonitis.
The move is retroactive to Sunday, so Stanton could return as soon as the middle of next week, depending on the severity of his injury. Stanton struggled during the stretch after the All-Star break, going 0-for-10 with seven strikeouts. Given their comfortable position in the standings, the Yankees might be extra cautious when timing Stanton's return.
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Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD
Angels' Shohei Ohtani: Nursing bruised knee
Ohtani suffered a bruise above his knee during Monday's game against the Royals, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Ohtani fouled a ball off his leg during Monday's matchup, and while he said after the game that he's fine to play Tuesday, his status will be worth watching leading up to first pitch. The Angels will re-evaluate the two-way star Tuesday morning, per Fletcher.
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Miguel Cabrera DH | DET
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: Pops home run in rout
Cabrera went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 12-4 win over the Padres.
Cabrera went deep in the sixth inning for his fourth home run of the season and 506th of his storied career. The veteran is now batting .284 this year, and while his power has largely vanished, he's still hitting in the middle of Detroit's order most days. Cabrera will have modest fantasy value as long as he keeps hitting and stays healthy.
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Yordan Alvarez DH | HOU
Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Back in business
Alvarez (hand) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's.
A sore right hand prevented Alvarez from starting Sunday's game, but it will not cost him any further action. He will serve as the designated hitter and hit third in Houston's batting order.
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Kyle Lewis DH | ARI
Mariners' Kyle Lewis: Gets breather Monday
Lewis isn't starting Monday against Texas.
Lewis is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-7 with a run, three walks and a strikeout over the last three matchups. Sam Haggerty is starting in right field and batting ninth.
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Jesse Winker DH | NYM
Mariners' Jesse Winker: Not in Monday's lineup
Winker (ankle) isn't starting Monday against the Rangers.
Winker sprained his right ankle during Sunday's loss to Houston and is day-to-day, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Adam Frazier is shifting to left field while Abraham Toro starts at second base.
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J.D. Martinez DH | NYM
Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Won't start Monday
Martinez (back) is out of the lineup Monday versus the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Martinez will miss a fourth straight game while nursing back spasms Monday. He remains day-to-day, but manager Alex Cora said Martinez could be available off the bench for the series opener in a pinch-hitting capacity, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Rob Refsnyder will start at designated hitter and bat second in the series opener.
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Franmil Reyes DH | WAS
Guardians' Franmil Reyes: Prevents shutout Sunday
Reyes went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the White Sox.
Reyes got the Guardians on the board when he took Kendall Graveman deep in the eighth inning. This was Reyes' fifth homer in 20 games in July. The designated hitter is up to nine long balls, a .214/.256/.361 slash line, 28 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 63 contests.