MLB Player News
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Orlando Arcia 2B | MIN
Brewers' Orlando Arcia: Not in lineup Sunday
Arcia is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Arcia is off to a slow start to begin the 2017 season and will be replaced by Hernan Perez at shortstop as he receives the day off Sunday against Jake Arrieta. The 22-year-old has three hits in his first 15 at-bats this season.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Out of lineup Sunday
Turner (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
This comes as no surprise, as the speedy shortstop pulled his hamstring during Saturday's game. Turner isn't expected to miss extended time and will be replaced by veteran Stephen Drew on Sunday.
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Cubs' Javier Baez: Turns around early struggles Saturday
Baez went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles, a walk, two RBI and two runs against the Brewers on Saturday.
He opened the season only 1-for-10 with four strikeouts and had an injury scare Friday, but Baez has loads of power upside and a starting role in a stacked lineup. Although it'd be nice to see him build on this performance in the coming days, fantasy owners should exercise patience with the 24-year-old second baseman.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Pulls hamstring
The injury that forced Turner to leave Saturday's game against the Phillies is being called a pulled hamstring, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
Nationals trainers said the injury isn't too bad with manager Dusty Baker saying there's no defect in the muscle. Turner is expected to miss a couple of days, per Baker.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Exits game prematurely
Turner was removed from Saturday's game with an apparent leg injury, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
Wilmer Difo came in to replace the 23-year-old, who was lifted from the game after he apparently pulled up while advancing to third on a single. More should be known about Turner's status after the game.
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Dee Strange-Gordon SS | WAS
Marlins' Dee Gordon: Heads to bench Saturday
Gordon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
After starting the first four games of the season, Gordon will cede his second base duties to Miguel Rojas on Saturday. The speedster is just 3-for-18 to start the year, though he has swiped two bases. He'll likely return to the top of the lineup card for Sunday's contest.
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Chris Owings SS | LAD
Diamondbacks' Chris Owings: Back in lineup Saturday
Owings is playing shortstop and batting leadoff for Saturday's game against the Indians.
After getting the day off Friday, Owings is back in the Diamondbacks' lineup and leading off. The 25-year-old is off to a nice start offensively this season, going 5-for-16 (.313) with two stolen bases across four games.
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Cubs' Javier Baez: In Saturday's lineup
Baez (head) is in the lineup Saturday versus the Brewers.
Baez was removed from Friday's game following an outfield collision with Jason Heyward, but he emerged with only a bruised eye and did not exhibit concussion symptoms. As a result, the second baseman will get the start at his usual position, and he'll bat seventh in the order against Milwaukee's Tommy Milone.
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Dee Strange-Gordon SS | WAS
Marlins' Dee Gordon: Swipes second base of 2017
Gordon went 1-for-5 with a run scored and his second stolen base of the season in Friday's win over the Mets.
He's only got three hits in his first 18 at-bats, but Gordon hasn't been shy when he has reached base. The 28-year-old speedster has averaged 61 steals in his last two full seasons, and there's no reason to think he'll slow down in 2017.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Slow start to season
Turner went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Friday's win over the Phillies.
The 23-year-old shortstop has stumbled out of the gate, going 2-for-18 through four games and failing to cross the plate despite the fact that he's been hitting leadoff for a team producing five runs a game. Turner has stolen two bases, though -- not bad for a guy who's only reached base twice -- so fantasy owners who bought into his preseason hype should be patient when it comes to getting a return on their investment.