MLB Player News
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Alejandro Osuna LF | TEX
Rangers' Alejandro Osuna: Sitting versus righty again
Osuna is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Osuna appeared to have a chance at emerging as a strong-side platoon player in the Texas outfield when Evan Carter (wrist) was placed on the injured list Aug. 22 and later ruled out for the season, but the Rangers haven't been willing to give the 22-year-old a regular role just yet. The left-handed-hitting Osuna will take a seat for the fourth time in five games and for the second consecutive matchup versus a right-handed starting pitcher (J.T. Ginn). Osuna has been unable to get going at the plate across his two stints in the big leagues this season, slashing just .149/.283/.195 with one home run and three stolen bases across 106 plate appearances.
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Ezequiel Duran SS | TEX
Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Gaining foothold in lineup
Duran is batting eighth and playing second base in Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Duran will remain in the lineup for the fourth time in five games and will be occupying the keystone for the second day in a row. With super-utility man Josh Smith likely to see most of his playing time at shortstop moving forward due to Corey Seager (appendectomy) being potentially lost for the season, Duran could end up emerging as the Rangers' primary option at second base. Duran has been productive at the plate throughout August, slashing .328/.349/.410 with no home runs and three stolen bases through 20 games on the month.
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Kyle Higashioka C | TEX
Rangers' Kyle Higashioka: Resting up Sunday
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
After starting in each of the last four games -- three at catcher, one at designated hitter -- Higashioka will retreat to the bench for the series finale in Sacramento. Jonah Heim will get the nod behind the dish in place of Higashioka on Sunday.
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Bryse Wilson RP | CHW
White Sox's Bryse Wilson: Called up Sunday
The White Sox selected Wilson's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
After Wilson produced a 6.65 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 27:19 K:BB in 45.1 innings over 19 appearances (five starts) in the majors, the White Sox pushed him off their 40-man roster June 10. He remained in the organization upon clearing waivers, and he's performed well as a swingman for Charlotte, netting a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 36:8 K:BB in 39.2 innings over 14 appearances (seven starts). Assuming he isn't needed in relief Sunday, Wilson could slot into the rotation spot vacated by Aaron Civale, who had been scheduled to start Monday's game in Minnesota before he was claimed off waivers by the Cubs.
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Shea Langeliers C | ATH
Athletics' Shea Langeliers: Getting breather Sunday
Langeliers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Langeliers started the past eight games but will receive Sunday off after batting .182 (6-for-33) with a homer and 11 strikeouts during that span. Willie MacIver will take over behind the plate for the series finale versus Texas.
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Nick Kurtz 1B | ATH
Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Absence continuing Sunday
Kurtz (oblique) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
The 22-year-old had an MRI come back clean Saturday, but he'll still be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated Saturday that Kurtz should be back soon but didn't provide a target date. Tyler Soderstrom is filling it at first base, with Carlos Cortes starting in left field.
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Mauricio Dubon 2B | HOU
Astros' Mauricio Dubon: Exiting lineup Sunday
Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
The versatile Dubon will hit the bench after starting 11 straight games across three different positions. His last two starts came in center field, where he could end up seeing the bulk of his playing time until Jake Meyers (calf) is ready to return from the injured list.
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Tyler Anderson SP | LAA
Angels' Tyler Anderson: Shelved with oblique strain
The Angels placed Anderson on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left oblique strain.
The veteran left-hander delivered five scoreless frames Friday in Houston, but that could end up being his final start of the campaign. Anderson will be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 14, but oblique injuries often require longer than 15 days of recovery time. If the 35-year-old is unable to return to the mound in 2025, he'll finish the campaign with a 4.56 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 104:57 K:BB across 136.1 innings.
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Bryce Teodosio CF | LAA
Angels' Bryce Teodosio: On bench Sunday
Teodosio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Teodosio has been serving as the Angels' everyday center fielder for much of August, but he'll sit for the series finale in Houston after starting 18 straight games and slashing a poor .170/.237/.245 with zero home runs and one stolen base. Jo Adell will slide over from his usual spot in right field to cover center field.