MLB Player News

Baez is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Mets.

Zach McKinstry will get the start at shortstop in place of Baez. Baez is just 3-for-16 with a 6:0 K:BB in the early going this season. He'll likely be back at shortstop for the second contest Thursday.

Canha is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Mets.

He'll likely be back in the lineup for the second contest, but Riley Greene and Matt Vierling will serve as Detroit's starting corner outfielders in the early game while Canha rests. Canha is 4-for-13 with a home run and a 3:3 K:BB in his first four tilts this season.

Brennan went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.

Brennan drove home Jose Ramirez with an infield single in the first to put the Guardians up 3-0 and later swiped a bag in the inning, giving him two steals on the season. The outfielder then added another RBI single in the fourth as the Guardians continued their offensive surge. Brennan has now logged two hits in back-to-back games, raising his average to .286 in the process.

The Yankees outrighted Tully to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday after he cleared waivers.

Tully is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the Yankees organization. The left-hander spent the 2023 campaign at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 5.64 ERA in 19 starts.

Duran went 4-for-4 in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Athletics.

Duran's posted three consecutive multi-hit games following a 2-for-16 start to the season. It's a hopeful sign for the outfielder, who earlier in his career let the pressure of slumps and mistakes get the better of him. That began to change in 2023 when he posted an .886 OPS over the first half of the season before an August injury ended his season. A mentally sound Duran could be a difference maker atop Boston's lineup. While his .500 BABIP is unsustainable, the outfielder is 11-for-28 (.393) with six steals through seven games.

Langford started in left field went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Rays.

Langford, who opened the season with a five-game hit streak, experienced his first hitless game as a major leaguer. The rookie is 6-for-25 with two walks, a triple, three RBI and a run scored to start his MLB career.

Leclerc allowed a run on two hits over one inning during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Leclerc has allowed runs in all three of his appearances thus far. None have come in save situations, but that doesn't necessarily soothe the concerns of fantasy managers relying on him for saves. Leclerc has allowed six runs on three hits and five walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings. Continued struggles will likely open the door for David Robertson to see save chances.

Smith started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Rays.

Smith filled in for Corey Seager, who served as the designated hitter Wednesday. Smith is also expected to get starts at third base while Josh Jung (wrist) takes 8-to-10 weeks to recover following surgery.

Duran started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.

The Rangers have used Duran and Josh Smith at third base following Josh Jung's wrist injury and subsequent surgery. His recovery time was pushed out Wednesday from six weeks to eight-to-10 weeks. Justin Foscue was called up and could get time at the hot corner as well.

Kirby (1-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing eight runs on 10 hits and no walks over 3.2 innings against the Guardians. He struck out two.

It wasn't Kirby's day and that was evident from the jump as the right-hander surrendered three runs in the opening frame and was victimized for another two runs in the second. The eight runs allowed marked a career high for Kirby, a disappointing follow-up to his stellar performance against Boston to begin the season. He'll look to bounce back next week when the Mariners travel to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays.