MLB Player News
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Willy Adames SS | SF
Giants' Willy Adames: Homers in loss
Adames went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Athletics.
The veteran shortstop scored the first run of the game in the fourth inning, launching a home run to left-center field off Jeffrey Springs. Adames also drew a walk in the sixth before coming around to score. Over 20 appearances in June, the 30-year-old is slashing .171/.232/.434 with 12 runs scored, nine RBI and six long balls across 82 plate appearances.
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Ronny Mauricio SS | NYM
Mets' Ronny Mauricio: Laces double in return to lineup
Mauricio went 1-for-5 with a double in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.
Called up earlier in the day when Marcus Semien (hip) landed on the IL, Mauricio produced the Mets' only extra-base hit off southpaw Matthew Boyd. The 25-year-old infielder got the start at shortstop while Francisco Lindor got the day off, but with Semien on the shelf and Bo Bichette shifted back to third base, Mauricio could end up seeing most of his playing time at the keystone, where he'll compete with Brett Baty for starts. Over 37 big-league plate appearances this season, Mauricio's batting .216 (8-for-37) with a 0:13 BB:K.
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Jose Caballero SS | NYY
Yankees' Jose Caballero: Goes deep in loss Thursday
Caballero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox.
Caballero starred on offense for New York, cranking a solo homer in the fourth inning and also swiping a bag. It was the third time this season the utility man has homered and stolen a base in the same game. Caballero has produced as expected on the basepaths this year, tying for ninth in the majors with 18 thefts. However, he's also given New York an uncharacteristic amount of power, clubbing eight homers through 68 games. His career-best mark is the nine home runs he hit across 139 regular-season contests with Tampa Bay in 2024.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Sitting Thursday
Lindor isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Lindor went 0-for-5 during his first game back from the IL in the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader, and he'll now step out of the lineup as the Mets ease him back into regular playing time following the extended absence. Ronny Mauricio will fill in as New York's shortstop and bat seventh.
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C.J. Abrams SS | WAS
Nationals' CJ Abrams: Getting breather versus Sanchez
Abrams is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.
With ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez toeing the rubber for the Phillies, the left-handed-swinging Abrams will begin the festivities on the bench. Nasim Nunez will slide over to shortstop for the Nationals, and Jorbit Vivas is getting a start at second base.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Rangers' Corey Seager: Reinstated from injured list
The Rangers activated Seager from the 7-day concussion injured list Thursday.
Seager was sidelined for two weeks with concussion symptoms following a collision at home plate earlier this month. He skipped a rehab assignment, as the Rangers were satisfied with how Seager looked and felt in on-field workouts. Seager is sporting a disappointing .186/.284/.373 with nine home runs in 47 games this season.
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Ronny Mauricio SS | NYM
Mets' Ronny Mauricio: Back with big club
The Mets recalled Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
He's taking the roster spot vacated by Marcus Semien (hip), who was placed on the injured list earlier Thursday. Mauricio could see some action at second base while Semien is out, though Brett Baty is likely to be the primary option at the keystone. Mauricio is 7-for-32 with one home run and a 0:12 BB:K over 10 games at the big-league level in 2026.
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Jacob Wilson SS | ATH
Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Out of Athletics' lineup
Wilson (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in San Francisco.
Wilson was forced to exit Wednesday's contest when he injured his left shoulder on a play at home plate. It's the same shoulder he dislocated earlier this season, costing him a month of action at the time. It's not yet clear whether the apparent aggravation of that injury will lead to another extended absence for Wilson, but the fact he wasn't placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's contest is seemingly a good sign. Alika Williams is filling in at shortstop in the series finale.
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Alika Williams SS | ATH
Athletics' Alika Williams: Up from Triple-A
The Athletics recalled Williams from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
The 27-year-old will return to the active roster as the replacement for Zack Gelof (hand), who landed on the injured list Thursday. Williams has been fairly productive during his time in the big leagues, slashing .289/.319/.467 with a homer, five RBI and six runs scored across 48 plate appearances with the A's. However, he'll likely be limited to a bench role while Max Muncy sees the largest increase in playing time with Gelof on the shelf.
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Jack Brannigan SS | PIT
Pirates' Jack Brannigan: Joins Pirates' roster
The Pirates recalled Brannigan from Double-A Altoona on Thursday.
He'll grab the roster spot vacated by the injured Spencer Horwitz (hamstring). Brannigan got a late start to the season after fracturing his nose during spring training, and he's hit .235/.333/.522 with eight homers in 31 contests at Altoona since returning. The 25-year-old is likely set for a reserve role, and he'll be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.