MLB Player News
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Nabs ninth steal
Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rays.
Bogaerts saw his seven-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he's been sharp lately, hitting safely in 12 of his last 14 games. The steal was also his third in his last five contests, giving him nine thefts on the season. The shortstop is at a .265/.352/.400 slash line with seven home runs, 24 RBI and 36 runs scored through 66 contests, but his recent hitting is much more in line with his career level of play.
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Casey Schmitt DH | SF
Giants' Casey Schmitt: X-rays negative
Schmitt (arm) underwent X-rays that came back negative after exiting Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Schmitt was removed from Sunday's matchup shortly after being hit by a pitch on his right arm, but he doesn't appear to be dealing with any structural damage. He should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Padres.
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Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU
Athletics' Aledmys Diaz: Homers off bench
Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies.
Diaz has hit safely in four straight games and seven of his last nine, going 10-for-27 (.370) over the longer span. The homer was his first since April 14 and his second of the year. The versatile infielder is up to a .211/.269/.286 slash line with 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base through 175 plate appearances while maintaining steady but not everyday playing time in the Athletics' middle infield.
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Casey Schmitt DH | SF
Giants' Casey Schmitt: Exits after HBP
Schmitt was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers in the bottom of the eighth inning due to an apparent right arm injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Schmitt was hit by a pitch on his right arm in the top of the eighth and initially stayed in the game to run the bases, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener against the Padres.
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David Fletcher 2B | ATL
Angels' David Fletcher: Back from bereavement list
Fletcher (personal) was activated from the bereavement list by Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The 29-year-old landed on the bereavement list Tuesday but is now back with the Bees after spending a few days with his family. Fletcher is in the midst of a 10-game hit streak with Salt Lake, which includes eight multi-hit performances, and has a .365/.422/.442 slash line in 173 plate appearances with the affiliate.
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Ezequiel Tovar SS | COL
Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar: Exits early Sunday
Tovar was removed from Sunday's game against Atlanta in order to be with his wife after she went into labor, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Tovar went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before he was replaced in the field for the bottom of the fifth inning. Assuming the 21-year-old moves to the paternity list Monday, he should be back with the Rockies ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Angels.
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Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU
Athletics' Aledmys Diaz: Not starting Sunday
Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Diaz started four of the past five games at shortstop and should continue to see plenty of starts there with Kevin Smith (back) recently landing on the injured list, but Tyler Wade will receive the nod for Sunday's series finale.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Not in Sunday's lineup
Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Rojas started the past four games and will receive a day off after he went 6-for-16 with a double, two stolen bases and two runs during that stretch. Mookie Betts will receive a look at shortstop Sunday while Jason Heyward starts in right field.
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Tim Anderson 2B | LAA
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Out with shoulder injury Sunday
Anderson (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup versus Seattle on Sunday.
Anderson was removed early against the Mariners on Saturday with soreness in his right shoulder, and while White Sox manager Pedro Grifol was somewhat optimistic Anderson could play Sunday, the shortstop will not be able to go for the series finale. Elvis Andrus gets the start at shortstop and will bat ninth, while Zach Remillard will get the start at second base and hit second.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Notches steal in win
Edman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mets.
Edman's still not getting much going in June, bating .154 (8-for-52) on the month, but he has managed three stolen bases and four extra-base hits. He's remained the starting center fielder even with Dylan Carlson back from an ankle injury for the last week. Edman's slump has him down to a .235/.291/.403 slash line with seven home runs, 11 steals, 26 RBI and 34 runs scored through 68 contests, but his defensive versatility should keep his place in the lineup fairly secure.