MLB Player News
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Tigers' Javier Baez: Goes on family emergency list
The Tigers placed Baez (personal) on the family medical emergency list Monday.
By rule, Baez can miss 3-to-7 days while on the list, though the Tigers are hopeful that he'll rejoin the team in the minimum amount of time and be back in the lineup Thursday against the Royals, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Ryan Kreidler was called up from Triple-A Toledo to replace Baez on the active roster and should see reps at shortstop along with Zach McKinstry.
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Leonardo Rivas SS | SEA
Mariners' Leo Rivas: Draws first start since promotion
Rivas started at shortstop in Sunday's win over the White Sox, going 0-for-4 with an RBI fielder's choice.
The 26-year-old saw time as a late-inning defensive replacement in the opening game of the series Friday, but he did not log a plate appearances. Sunday's start therefore marked Rivas' first encounter with big-league pitching since way back on May 9, and the he managed to contribute the Mariners' third run of the afternoon with his third-inning groundout. With J.P. Crawford (finger) projected to be sidelined up to six weeks, Rivas should continue seeing occasional opportunities in the infield.
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Max Schuemann 2B | NYY
Athletics' Max Schuemann: Another stolen base Sunday
Schuemann went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Angels.
Schuemann went hitless for a second straight day but was able to swipe base No. 11 when he reached with a walk in the fourth. If he had enough plate appearances to qualify, Schuemann would lead the A's in walk rate at 11.7 percent, as he's shown an exceptionally patient eye at the plate as a rookie. The 27-year-old is slashing .256/.346/.364 with six homers, 26 RBI, 45 runs and a 33:76 BB:K in 292 plate appearances.
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Dylan Moore LF | PHI
Mariners' Dylan Moore: Swipes two bags in win
Moore went 1-for-4 with a ground-rule double, two stolen bases and two runs in a win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Moore made good use of his opportunities Sunday, stealing third after his second-inning ground-rule double and recording another pilfer after his fielder's choice groundout in the following frame. Moore has now hit safely in three straight, and Sunday marked his third multi-steal tally of the campaign and first since May 24. The versatile veteran is now just one stolen base away from reaching the 20-mark in that category for the third time in the last four seasons.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Collects 21st steal
Lindor went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.
The veteran shortstop continues to make a impact from the top of the Mets' order. Through 24 games in July, Lindor is slashing .280/.396/.602 with nine of his 22 homers and six of his 21 steals on the year, while also adding 17 runs and 22 RBI.
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Orlando Arcia SS | MIN
Braves' Orlando Arcia: Pops eighth homer
Arcia went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Mets.
The shortstop extended his hitting streak to eight games with a seventh-inning shot off Ryne Stanek, one of four Atlanta long balls in a 9-2 rout. Arcia may be finding his 2023 form at the plate -- over the last 13 contests, he's slashing .325/.386/.475 with two of his eight homers on the season.
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Oneil Cruz SS | PIT
Pirates' Oneil Cruz: Homers again Sunday
Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Cruz finally got the Pirates on the board with a solo blast to right off Joe Mantiply in the sixth for his second homer in as many games. Sunday was also just the third time this season he's drawn multiple walks in one game. Since coming back from the All-Star break, the 25-year-old is hitting .314/.385/.743 with three homers, nine RBI, eight runs and a 4:10 BB:K in 39 plate appearance over nine games.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
White Sox's Paul DeJong: Racking up extra-base hits
DeJong went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Mariners.
DeJong blasted a two-run homer in the seventh inning for his 18th home run of the season. That extended his hitting streak to four games, during which he has three extra-base hits, the other two being doubles. DeJong is a potential trade candidate, but the White Sox are giving him near-everyday playing time for the time being at a combination of third base and shortstop.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Twins' Carlos Correa: Begins light activity
Correa (heel) participated in limited hitting drills Saturday and worked out on a treadmill, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. He could soon progress to running on the field.
Correa was placed on the 10-day injured list July 20 due to right plantar fasciitis. He had been wearing a boot on his right foot, so he's making progress. It sounds like he could still be a week or more away from starting a rehab assignment.
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Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA
Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Hits for cycle
Edwards hit for the cycle while going 4-for-4 with a walk in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee. He scored two runs and had one RBI.
Edwards knocked a leadoff home run on the first pitch of the game, the first long ball of his MLB career, and he finished off the cycle with an infield single in the ninth inning. It's only the second cycle in franchise history, with Luis Arraez collecting the first in April 2023. Since rejoining the Marlins in early July, Edwards has gone 31-for-78 (.397) with six extra-base hits over 22 games. He owns a .956 OPS through 105 plate appearances overall.