MLB Player News
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Michael Brantley LF | HOU
Astros' Michael Brantley: Scores twice in win
Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.
All three of the outfielder's hits were singles, and he was able to cross the plate in the first and seventh innings. Brantley has posted a trio of three-hit efforts in his last 13 games. He's been highly effective at the plate with a .332 batting average and .865 OPS through 390 plate appearances. The 34-year-old has added seven home runs, 38 RBI, 58 runs scored and a stolen base in 91 games.
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Alex Dickerson DH | ATL
Giants' Alex Dickerson: Out of Wednesday's lineup
Dickerson is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Dickerson has regularly sat against left-handed pitchers this season, but he's on the bench Wednesday with righty Merrill Kelly taking the mound. Darin Ruf will start in left field in his place.
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Luis Torrens C | NYM
Mariners' Luis Torrens: Out of Wednesday's lineup
Torrens is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.
Torrens is mired in a 1-for-20 slump and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Jake Bauers will bat ninth as the designated hitter in his place Wednesday.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Phillies' Brad Miller: Takes seat Wednesday
Miller isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Miller had started each of the last four games with Rhys Hoskins (groin) unavailable, and he went 4-for-14 with two homers, a triple, three runs and two RBI. Alec Bohm will take over at first base while Didi Gregorius starts at the hot corner.
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Andrew McCutchen DH | TEX
Phillies' Andrew McCutchen: Reinstated from injured list
McCutchen (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
McCutchen will return from the 10-day IL on his first day of eligibility after he recovered from left knee inflammation. He'll reclaim his job as the primary left fielder and will be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
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Mark Canha LF | TEX
Athletics' Mark Canha: Back in action Wednesday
Canha (eye) is starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Canha was removed from Tuesday's win in the 10th inning due to eye irritation, but he'll start in left field and lead off Wednesday. The 32-year-old has gone 3-for-19 with a double, five runs, four walks and four strikeouts across the last five games.
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Remains out Wednesday
Turner (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Manager Dave Roberts said a day earlier that Turner isn't likely to play until Friday's series opener in New York versus the Mets, so his absence from the starting nine for the second straight day comes as little surprise. Chris Taylor will once again fill in for Turner at third base while batting fifth for the Dodgers.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Braves' Joc Pederson: Sits against lefty
Pederson isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Pederson will be on the bench against left-hander Wade Miley after he went 1-for-12 with three walks and four strikeouts across the last four games. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.
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Ji-Man Choi 1B | NYM
Rays' Ji-Man Choi: Starting Wednesday
Choi (hamstring) is starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Choi entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter but exited the contest due to left hamstring soreness. However, the injury won't force him to miss additional time, as he'll start at first base and bat second Wednesday.
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Giancarlo Stanton DH | NYY
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Takes seat Wednesday
Stanton isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Stanton recorded five consecutive multi-hit games late last week, but he's cooled off recently and has gone 1-for-11 with three walks and three strikeouts across the last three games. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Joey Gallo shifts to right field.