MLB Player News
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Rob Refsnyder RF | BOS
Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Making fourth consecutive start
Refsnyder will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
The right-handed-hitting Refsnyder traditionally sees his playing time versus lefties. However, injuries to Roman Anthony (oblique) and Wilyer Abreu (calf) have afforded Refsnyder some reps against right-handed pitching, as he'll be making his second straight start versus a righty and fourth consecutive start overall. The 34-year-old Refsnyder is slashing .303/.410/.576 in 11 contests since returning from the injured list Aug. 28.
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Nick Sogard 1B | BOS
Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Not in Wednesday's lineup
Sogard is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics.
Sogard had started five of the last seven tilts, seeing action at both second base and right field. He'll take a seat Wednesday, as Romy Gonzalez will occupy the keystone and Rob Refsnyder will patrol right field.
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Kody Clemens 1B | MIN
Twins' Kody Clemens: Not in Minnesota lineup
Clemens is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
The Yankees are sending righty Luis Gil to the bump, marking the first time over the last six contests versus righties that Clemens has been out of the lineup. Edouard Julien will handle first base and bat eighth in the series finale.
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Mike Vasil RP | CHW
White Sox's Mike Vasil: Will remain in bullpen next season
White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Wednesday that he expects Vasil to remain in the bullpen next season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Vasil was a starter throughout his time in the minors with the Mets before the White Sox plucked him in the Rule 5 Draft last offseason, so he'd be capable of getting stretched out. However, Getz and the White Sox like the versatility Vasil provides in the bullpen, with his ability to eat multiple innings and appear in high-leverage situations, depending on what is needed. Vasil has posted a 2.45 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 77:47 K:BB over 95.2 innings, picking up five wins, four saves and two holds along the way.
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Andrew Benintendi LF | CHW
White Sox's Andrew Benintendi: Resting Wednesday
Benintendi is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Benintendi will get a breather for the matinee contest after he had started in each of the White Sox's last five games. Will Robertson will spell Benintendi in left field and will bat seventh.
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Michael Taylor CF | CHW
White Sox's Michael Taylor: Filling in for Baldwin
Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Brooks Baldwin will be getting the afternoon off after he returned to the lineup Tuesday following a three-game absence due to a hip injury, so Taylor will get the call in center in the series finale. Taylor has played sparingly in the first half of September, making six starts while going 6-for-27 (.222 average) at the dish.
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Brooks Baldwin LF | CHW
White Sox's Brooks Baldwin: Idle Wednesday
Baldwin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Baldwin had missed three straight starts due to a hip injury but returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 8-7 loss, occupying center field while going hitless in three at-bats. He doesn't appear to be dealing with a setback coming out of Tuesday's contest, but Baldwin will rest Wednesday while the White Sox wrap up their series with Baltimore with a day game.
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Kyle Teel C | CHW
White Sox's Kyle Teel: Retreating to bench Wednesday
Teel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Teel will be getting a routine breather for the matinee contest, paving the way for Edgar Quero to start at catcher. The White Sox had included Teel in each of their last three lineups, with the rookie going 3-for-13 with a home run and two RBI over that stretch.
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Colton Cowser CF | BAL
Orioles' Colton Cowser: Receiving Wednesday off
Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
The left-handed-hitting Cowser will take a seat for Wednesday's matinee while the White Sox send southpaw Martin Perez to the bump. Jorge Mateo will check in for Cowser in center field and will bat ninth.