MLB Player News
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Tyler Heineman C | TOR
Blue Jays' Tyler Heineman: Out with concussion
The Blue Jays placed Heineman on the 7-day injured list Sunday due to a concussion.
Heineman took a couple foul balls off his catcher's mask during Thursday's game against the Padres and reported concussion symptoms Saturday, so he's now in the concussion protocol. Ali Sanchez was added to the big-league roster to serve as Toronto's backup backstop while Heineman is out.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Rangers' Joc Pederson: Goes on IL with broken hand
The Rangers placed Pederson (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Pederson fractured his right hand when it was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox. The veteran slugger said after the game that he was given a six-week estimate for a return from the IL, so he could be out of action until around the All-Star break. Prospect Alejandro Osuna was called up from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move and could end up serving as Pederson's primary replacement in the lineup against right-handed pitching, either at designated hitter or in an outfield spot.
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Kyle Manzardo 1B | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Starting Sunday after all
Manzardo will start at first base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Tigers.
The left-handed-hitting Manzardo was initially scheduled to receive the day off, but he'll end up having to face southpaw Tarik Skubal after the Guardians made Carlos Santana (leg) a late scratch. Manzando has a surprising 1.139 OPS against southpaws this season, albeit in only 34 plate appearances.
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Kyle Manzardo 1B | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Sitting against Skubal
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Manzardo has turned in a 204 wRC+ in a small sample of 34 plate appearances against southpaws this season, but the Guardians will still be selective with his usage versus same-handed pitching. With reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on the bump for Detroit, Manzardo will head to the bench and allow Jose Ramirez to get a partial rest as the designated hitter.
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Anthony Santander RF | TOR
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander: Reaches base four times
Santander went 2-for-2 with two walks in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Santander was not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup for two straight games due to a left hip issue, but he was back out in right field for Saturday's contest. He reached base safely in all four plate appearances but wasn't brought home to score as the Jays' offense was limited to just one run. Santander has struggled at the plate this season but has been more effective since the beginning of May, slashing .245/.344/.377 with two home runs and six RBI in 61 plate appearances.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Rangers' Joc Pederson: Out six weeks with broken hand
Pederson fractured his right hand during Saturday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox and said after the game that he expects to be out for around six weeks, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Pederson suffered the injury when he has hit by a Bryse Wilson pitch in the fourth inning. He initially stayed in the game and came around to score three batters later, but he was replaced by Kyle Higashioka in the fifth. The injury is an unfortunate setback for Pederson, who had shown improved production at the plate in recent weeks after getting off to an ugly start to the season. He's still batting just .131 with two home runs over 145 plate appearances, though he had gotten on base at a .269 clip thanks in large part to his strong 14.1 percent walk rate.
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Anthony Santander RF | TOR
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander: Back in lineup Saturday
Santander (hip) is starting in right field and batting sixth against the Rays on Saturday.
Santander was held out of the Blue Jays' lineup for the past two games due to a lingering left hip issue, but he pinch hit in the ninth inning of Friday's game and is back in right field for Saturday's bout. Santander has slashed .216/.298/.353 with two home runs, six RBI and a 29.8 percent strikeout rate across 57 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
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Jorge Soler DH | LAA
Angels' Jorge Soler: Goes yard in Friday's win
Soler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Marlins.
Soler had not homered since May 1, but he supplied an insurance run in the eighth inning of this contest. During that power drought, Soler hit .194 and slugged just .242 over 17 games while adding a 9:19 BB:K. The 33-year-old is up to seven homers, 19 RBI, 20 runs scored, 10 doubles and a .227/.301/.407 slash line across 47 games this season as the Angels' primary designated hitter. He's also seen some time in right field to put a little pressure on Jo Adell for playing time.
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Anthony Santander RF | TOR
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander: Expected back Saturday
Manager John Schneider said Friday that he expects Santander (hip) to be back in the starting lineup Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Santander appeared as a pinch hitter during the ninth inning of Friday's game and drew a walk, which supports the idea that he's healthy enough to play. The 30-year-old hasn't started a game since injuring his hip Wednesday and is slashing .216/.286/.353 across 56 plate appearances since the start of May.