MLB Player News
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Rips three XBH in Saturday's win
Crawford went 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Padres.
His two-run double in the sixth inning broke open a 1-1 tie and gave the Giants a lead they wouldn't relinquish, but Crawford was locked in all afternoon. The performance broke an 0-for-18 mini-slump over his prior five games, bumping the 31-year-old's slash line back up to a robust .313/.368/.498.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Dealing with sore hand
Rojas was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a bruised left hand, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's series finale while he recovers from this minor injury. Across 74 games this year, he's hitting .248/.311/.358 with seven home runs, 28 RBI and three stolen bases.
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Braves' Johan Camargo: Day off Saturday
Camargo is not in the lineup against Baltimore on Saturday.
Camargo will be stationed on the bench after going 2-for-6 with a double and one RBI during Friday's loss. In his absence, Ryan Flaherty will man the hot corner.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Scratched from Saturday's lineup
Rojas was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.
At this point, there has been no reason given for Rojas's removal, but the Marlins will likely clear things up within the next couple hours. In his place, Derek Dietrich entered the lineup in the outfield and Brian Anderson shifted to an infield role.
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Orlando Arcia SS | MIN
Brewers' Orlando Arcia: On bench Saturday
Arcia is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.
With Brad Miller recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs, Arcia could be in line for a diminished role, especially if he continues to struggle at the dish. He's hitting just .201/.234/.259 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 60 games this year.
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Cubs' Javier Baez: Not in Saturday's lineup
Baez is out of the lineup versus Cincinnati on Saturday.
Manager Joe Maddon wanted to give Baez a day off sometime this weekend in order to keep the 25-year-old fresh, so look for him to rejoin the starting nine during Sunday's series finale. In his place, Ben Zobrist will man second base and bat third in the order.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Takes BP on Friday
DeJong (hand) was able to participate in live batting practice Friday prior to the Cardinals' game in Milwaukee, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
This marked the first time DeJong took part in an on-field batting practice session since landing on the disabled list. A recent medical evaluation revealed that DeJong had regained 80 percent of his grip strength, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports, clearing him to ramp up his hitting over this past week. Moving forward, he's going to have a check-up with a doctor next week and if everything looks to be in order, he will begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Back from paternity list
Crawford (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
As expected, Crawford is back with the Giants after missing the last three games while attending the birth of his fourth child. The 31-year-old, who is hitting an impressive .315/.370/.492 with eight homers and two stolen bases in 70 games this season, will immediately slot back in as the team's primary shortstop. Kelby Tomlinson was optioned to the minors in a corresponding roster move.
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Orlando Arcia SS | MIN
Brewers' Orlando Arcia: Not in Thursday's lineup
Arcia is out of the lineup against St. Louis on Thursday.
Arcia will take a seat after going 1-for-4 during Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh. In his place, Eric Sogard will start at shortstop.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Medical evaluation forthcoming
DeJong (hand) is slated to see a specialist late next week with the goal of receiving clearance to resume hitting full-speed fastballs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
DeJong is looking to resume hitting 95 mph pitches without causing damage to his injured finger. The goal is for the shortstop to jump back into batting practice during the team's next homestand, after which he'd head out to a rehab assignment. If he's able to traverse those steps without setbacks, DeJong could be on target for an early-July return.