MLB Player News
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Likely to play Tuesday
Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Turner (hamstring) to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Turner is sitting out Sunday's series finale in Colorado after he was hit in the hamstring by a pitch a day earlier, but his absence looks to be mostly precautionary, based on Roberts' comments. Even if the hamstring issue prevents Turner from starting at third base Tuesday, he could still be eased back into action as the Dodgers' designated hitter.
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Out of Sunday's lineup
Turner (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
The 35-year-old is dealing with a sore hamstring after being hit by a pitch Saturday, and he'll take the day off Sunday. Turner will also have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery, so the Dodgers may just be exercising caution with the veteran. Max Muncy will move to third base while Matt Beaty starts at first in the series finale.
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Andrew McCutchen DH | TEX
Phillies' Andrew McCutchen: Socks second homer
McCutchen went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta.
His seventh-inning shot off Grant Dayton gave the Phillies a 4-0 lead before another late-inning disaster by the team's bullpen cost them the win. McCutchen appears to be coming around after a rough start to the season; over his last 12 games, he's hitting .286 (14-for-49) with both his homers on the year plus a steal, six runs and 11 RBI.
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Bryce Harper DH | PHI
Phillies' Bryce Harper: Slugs seventh homer
Harper went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta.
His two-run shot off Robbie Erlin in the first inning gave the Phillies an early lead, but the team's bullpen once again fell apart late. Harper is in MVP form, going yard three times in his last five games, and on the season he's slashing a massive .343/.478/.714 with seven homers and 19 RBI through 22 games.
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Receives treatment after HBP
Turner was hit by a pitch during Saturday's win over the Rockies and could receive the day off Sunday due to a sore hamstring, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
The veteran third baseman never exited the contest and finished 0-for-1 with a run scored and two walks, so even if he does sit Sunday, it appears to be a minor issue. Turner could also serve as the designated hitter, but a day off would also make sense given he's started the past five games.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Dodgers' Joc Pederson: On bench against lefty
Pederson isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.
With a left-hander (Kyle Freeland) on the mound for the Rockies, Pederson will sit for the second time in the past three games. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez starting at second base.
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Marcell Ozuna DH | PIT
Braves' Marcell Ozuna: Powers offense in big win
Ozuna went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's win over the Phillies.
Atlanta scored all 11 of its runs over two innings, the third and the fifth, and Ozuna went yard in both. The 29-year-old is hitting .313 with four homers and nine RBI over the last eight games, boosting his slash line on the year to .280/.382/.559.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Cardinals' Brad Miller: Notches first stolen base
Miller went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Reds.
Miller knocked in Kolten Wong with a bases-loaded fielder's choice in the fifth inning. Miller promptly recorded his first steal of the year to get into scoring position, but he couldn't come around to score. The 30-year-old utility man is slashing .348/.467/.696 with two homers, 10 RBI and four runs scored across 30 plate appearances.
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Bryce Harper DH | PHI
Phillies' Bryce Harper: Receives rare day off
Harper is not in the lineup Friday against the Braves, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
The 27-year-old started all 21 games in right field this season, so he'll receive a day off Friday as manager Joe Girardi described him as "dog-tired," per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper has an impressive 1.147 OPS with six homers, 21 runs, 16 RBI and four stolen bases through 86 plate appearances. Roman Quinn receives the start in right field for the Phillies.