MLB Player News
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Rangers' Brad Miller: Returns as starter
Miller started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners.
Miller was back in the starting lineup after dealing with back tightness over the weekend. Per usual, he slotted in at leadoff with a right-hander on the mound, but he manned third base instead of left field. After homering twice in his first three games Miller is in a bit of a slump, going 2-for-14 in his past six contests.
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J.D. Martinez DH | NYM
Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Likely out Thursday
Manager Alex Cora said Martinez (groin) is sore and isn't expected to play Thursday against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Boston's skipper also said he doesn't believe a trip to the injured list will be necessary, and the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day. Martinez went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI prior to exiting Wednesday's contest with left adductor tightness.
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J.D. Martinez DH | NYM
Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Dealing with adductor tightness
Martinez was diagnosed with left adductor tightness after leaving Wednesday's game against Toronto, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
The veteran slugger suffered the injury during the third inning while heading into second base after hitting a double. Martinez could undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, but for now, he should be considered day-to-day.
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J.D. Martinez DH | NYM
Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Pulled with apparent injury
Martinez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays with an apparent injury, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Martinez led off the third inning with a double but appeared to suffer an injury while heading to second base, and he subsequently left the field. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
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Eloy Jimenez DH | TOR
White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Sits out second game of twin bill
Jimenez is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians due to a sore left ankle, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Manager Tony La Russa noted prior to the White Sox's 11-1 loss earlier Wednesday that Jimenez was dealing with some swelling in his foot after playing through the ankle injury he sustained from fouling a ball off himself. Jimenez was able to take batting practice Wednesday and could still be available as a pinch hitter for the second game of the twin bill.
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Franmil Reyes DH | WAS
Guardians' Franmil Reyes: Takes seat in nightcap
Reyes isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
Reyes started in the first game of Wednesday's twin bill and went 1-for-4 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Jose Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter while Gabriel Arias starts at third base.
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Zack Collins C | CLE
Blue Jays' Zack Collins: Resting Wednesday
Collins isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Collins had multi-hit performances in three of the last four games, going 8-for-15 with two homers, two doubles, four RBI and three runs during that time. He'll get a breather Wednesday while Vladimir Guerrero serves as the designated hitter with Cavan Biggio starting at first base.
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Harold Ramirez DH | WAS
Rays' Harold Ramirez: Hitting well in limited opportunity
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs.
Ramirez drove in what would ultimately prove to be the game-winning run in the seventh inning, driving a single into center field to score Randy Arozarena. Ramirez has been a part-time player to begin the campaign, but he has taken advantage of his recent opportunity by collecting three hits in his last 11 at-bats while scoring two runs and driving in two.
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Eloy Jimenez DH | TOR
White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Tending to sore foot
White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Jimenez is dealing with "a little foot soreness," which likely explains his absence from the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Cleveland, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Jimenez's foot issue was also a factor in the White Sox bringing up Adam Haseley from Triple-A Charlotte as the 29th man for the twin bill rather than reserving that spot for another pitcher. La Russa didn't seem too concerned about Jimenez's injury, so the slugger should be available off the bench for the first game of the doubleheader before potentially starting in the nightcap. The White Sox could look to deploy Jimenez as a designated hitter to limit the strain on his foot.