MLB Player News
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Livan Soto SS | BAL
Orioles' Livan Soto: Joins Baltimore
The Orioles acquired Soto and outfielder Austin Slater from the Reds on Tuesday in exchange for cash, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Soto was designated for assignment earlier in the day by the Reds, but the Orioles -- who claimed Soto on April 11 only to DFA him five days later -- swooped in and got him at the deadline. Given that Soto has minor-league options remaining, he will likely stick with Triple-A Norfolk for the time being.
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Eloy Jimenez DH | TB
Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Moving to Baltimore
The Orioles acquired Jimenez from the White Sox on Tuesday for left-hander Trey McGough, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Jimenez has a .240/.297/.345 slash line in the final guaranteed year of his contract, and Chicago was finally able to offload what little remains of that deal. He also has a $16.5 million club option with a $3 million buyout for 2025. Jimenez won't significantly move the needle for the Orioles, but he could see some starts against left-handed pitching since primary designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn typically starts versus righties.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Idle against lefty
Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup versus the Nationals on Tuesday.
With the Nationals sending southpaw Patrick Corbin to the mound Tuesday, Pederson will take a seat to begin the game. Randal Grichuk will start as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
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Bryan De La Cruz LF | NYY
Pirates' Bryan De La Cruz: Dealt to Pittsburgh
The Marlins traded De La Cruz to the Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for Jun-Seok Shim and Garret Forrester, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
De La Cruz will join Tanner Scott, Josh Bell, Trevor Rogers and Jazz Chisholm on the list of players that have departed Miami ahead of the trade deadline. The 27-year-old De La Cruz has slashed .245/.289/.417 through 453 plate appearances on the year and figures to remain in an everyday role upon joining the Pirates' outfield unit.
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Jorge Soler RF | LAA
Braves' Jorge Soler: Not playing Tuesday
Soler isn't in Atlanta's lineup versus the Brewers on Tuesday.
Soler was acquired by Atlanta from the Giants on Monday but will not make his team debut Tuesday. It's expected that he will see action Wednesday for the series finale in Milwaukee. Ramon Laureano is starting in right field Tuesday and batting eighth.
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Trevor Larnach DH | MIN
Twins' Trevor Larnach: On bench Tuesday
Larnach is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Larnach will avoid a matchup with southpaw Sean Manaea on Tuesday. Larnach has now missed the starting nine in four consecutive games, three of which have come against lefties. Austin Martin will play left field in Larnach's place Tuesday.
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Jorge Soler RF | LAA
Braves' Jorge Soler: Not expected to play Tuesday
Soler isn't expected to be active for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Atlanta acquired Soler and right-hander Luke Jackson from San Francisco on Monday in a deal sending lefty Tyler Matzek (elbow) and infielder Sabin Ceballos to San Francisco. While Soler and Jackson are expected to arrive in Milwaukee at some point Tuesday, neither player appears likely to join the club in time to be activated prior to first pitch. Both should be activated prior to the series finale against the Brewers on Wednesday. Soler is expected to see most of his playing time in right field in Atlanta after serving exclusively as a designated hitter for San Francisco in 2024.
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Livan Soto SS | BAL
Reds' Livan Soto: Removed from 40-man roster
The Reds designated Soto for assignment Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Soto was moved off the 40-man roster after the Reds acquired right-hander Jakob Junis and outfielder Joey Weimer from the Brewers while sending right-hander Frankie Montas to Milwaukee. The 24-year-old Soto had gone hitless in three plate appearances during his brief time with the Reds this season.
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Marcell Ozuna DH | ATL
Braves' Marcell Ozuna: Keeps slugging Monday
Ozuna went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Brewers.
He opened the scoring in the game by taking Colin Rea deep in the fourth inning. Ozuna has homered in three of the last four games, boosting his total on the season to 31. Over the last 15 games he's slashing a blistering .382/.452/.818 with eight home runs, 10 RBI and 13 runs.
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Matt Carpenter DH | STL
Cardinals' Matt Carpenter: Hits third homer
Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Carpenter has essentially been a bench bat throughout July, and with the Cardinals looking to buy ahead of the trade deadline, his role may be further reduced down the stretch. The 38-year-old is slashing just .255/.322/.377 with three homers, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and four doubles across 118 plate appearances this season. Alec Burleson and Willson Contreras continue to see most of the playing time at designated hitter, and Carpenter's in no position to challenge Paul Goldschmidt for first base.