MLB Player News
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Launches three-run homer
Correa went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Correa put the Astros ahead for good Wednesday with a two-out, three-run homer off Garrett Crochet in the fifth inning, his first long ball this season. Correa's gotten off to a nice start this season, going 8-for-25 with seven RBI in his first seven games while splitting time between shortstop and third base. Correa slashed .276/.332/.402 with 13 homers and 52 RBI across 144 games between Houston and Minnesota last year.
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Matt Shaw SS | CHC
Cubs' Matt Shaw: Tallies two hits, two RBI in win
Shaw went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.
Shaw has started four of Chicago's first six games of the season in right field, with Michael Conforto also working into the mix. The former delivered his first multi-hit effort of the year Wednesday, and he should continue to see regular time in right until Seiya Suzuki (knee) is able to return. When Suzuki does come back, Shaw may shift into more of a super utility role for the Cubs due to his ability to play the infield as well.
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Angel Martinez SS | CLE
Guardians' Angel Martinez: Playing time trending up
Martinez will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's contest versus the Dodgers.
Martinez was out of the lineup for the first two games and three of the first four tilts of the season, but since then he's started three in a row and four of five contests. The switch hitter is 3-for-13 with one stolen base and a 0:5 BB:K in the early going this season.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Limited to short-side platoon
Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Rojas received the start at second base on Opening Day, but he's been on the bench for the Dodgers' other three games against right-handed pitchers so far this season. The veteran infielder's other two starts have come versus lefties, with the switch-hitting Alex Freeland seemingly settling into the strong side of a platoon at the keystone.
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Oneil Cruz SS | PIT
Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Homers again Wednesday
Cruz went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Reds.
The center fielder got things rolling for the Pirates when he hooked an Andrew Abbott curveball 407 feet down the right-field line in the first inning. Cruz has three homers in six games to begin the season, and all three have come in the last two days. He's batting .304 (7-for-23) with six RBI and seven runs, though he's still looking for his first steal of 2026.
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Konnor Griffin SS | PIT
Pirates' Konnor Griffin: Talking extension with Bucs
The Pirates are "deep into negotiations" on a contract extension with Griffin, but it's unclear how close the two sides might be toward reaching agreement on a deal, Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports.
Pittsburgh has been engaged in extension talks with its top prospect since early in spring training, with Olney noting that the Pirates have offered the 19-year-old shortstop a deal in the neighborhood of the eight-year, $111 million deal that Arizona's Corbin Carroll signed in the spring of 2023. Griffin's representatives, meanwhile, have been seeking a deal more on par with the eight-year, $130 deal Roman Anthony signed with the Red Sox last August. Griffin didn't break camp with the Pirates, but after smacking four home runs over his 16 Grapefruit League games, he's continued to thrive early on at Triple-A Indianapolis. Through his first four Triple-A games, Griffin has gone 6-for-13 with three doubles, two stolen bases and a 4:4 BB:K.
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Gavin Lux SS | TB
Rays' Gavin Lux: Cleared for rehab assignment
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Lux (shoulder) is headed to Triple-A Durham to begin a rehab assignment, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Cash said that Lux will play a few games in a row to "see how it goes" before the team decides whether he's ready for activation from the 10-day injured list. Lux -- who is recovering from a right shoulder impingement -- is eligible to return at any time, so he should be ready for his season debut at some point next week if all goes well. The 28-year-old is poised to operate as Tampa Bay's primary second baseman.
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Carson Williams SS | TB
Rays' Carson Williams: Sitting in series finale
Williams is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Ben Williamson will cover shortstop in the series finale in Milwaukee after Williams had occupied the position in each of the Rays' first five games. The 22-year-old rookie has gotten off to a slow start, slashing just .158/.200/.211 while striking out in six of his 21 plate appearances.
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Jeremy Pena SS | HOU
Astros' Jeremy Pena: Could play back-to-back this week
Pena (finger) could be ready to play in back-to-back games this weekend, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Pena managed to avoid an injured list stint but has started every other game so far this season as the Astros ease him back into action following a fractured right ring finger. The 28-year-old is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox and the Astros are idle Thursday, so he could be ready to play back-to-back contests as soon as Friday and Saturday against the Athletics.