MLB Player News
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Starlyn Caba SS | MIA
Marlins' Starlyn Caba: Looking healthy in 2026
Caba is slashing .295/.405/.459 with an 11:16 BB:K through 16 games with High-A Beloit.
The 20-year-old shortstop dealt with a thumb injury last season that limited his production at the plate, but Caba appears to be healthy and back on track with his development in 2026. Acquired from the Phillies in the Jesus Luzardo trade ahead of the 2024 campaign, Caba's glovework remains his biggest asset, but he has enough speed and on-base skills to potentially be a contributor at the bottom of a big-league lineup in a few years.
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Zac Gallen SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Cleared to start Friday
The Diamondbacks list Gallen (shoulder) as their starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Cubs, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Gallen had to be removed from his last outing after he was struck in the right shoulder by a comebacker, but he threw a bullpen session Wednesday without issue and will not have to miss a turn in the rotation. The veteran right-hander should be ready for a normal workload at Wrigley Field.
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C.J. Abrams SS | WAS
Nationals' CJ Abrams: On base four times in rout
Abrams went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
The shortstop was one of four Nationals with multiple hits, and one of five with multiple RBI, in a 14-2 rout of their NL East rivals. Abrams had cooled down prior to Wednesday's performance, going 3-for-35 over his previous 10 games, but on the season he's still slashing .286/.394/.524 with seven homers, five steals, 15 runs and 23 RBI while hitting in the heart of the order for Washington.
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Carl Edwards RP | NYM
Mets' Carl Edwards: Dropped from 40-man roster
The Mets designated Edwards for assignment Thursday.
Edwards gave the Mets exactly what they needed, saving the bullpen with a couple extended relief outings over the last few days. However, he threw 50 pitches over 2.2 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals, so the club is replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm in righty Austin Warren, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
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Luis Robert CF | NYM
Mets' Luis Robert: Officially lands on 10-day IL
The Mets placed Robert on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a lumbar spine disc herniation.
Robert hasn't played in a few days and an MRI revealed the herniation in his back. He will be shut down for 7-to-10 days after being given an injection Thursday, per Max Goodman of NJ.com. While a minimum stay on the IL is unlikely, the Mets are hopeful Robert's absence won't be a lengthy one. Tyrone Taylor and MJ Melendez will see more action in the outfield for the Mets while Robert is shelved.
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Juan Soto LF | NYM
Mets' Juan Soto: Goes yard again Wednesday
Soto went 3-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.
Not much is going right these days for the Mets, but at least Soto is finding his groove at the plate. The 27-year-old superstar has gone yard in back-to-back games, and in seven contests since returning from a calf strain he's batting .292 (7-for-24) with a 6:2 BB:K. Forearm soreness continues to limit him to DH, however, something that will put extra strain on the roster with Luis Robert (back) headed for the IL.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Out of Cincinnati lineup
Hayes is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rockies.
Hayes has finally perked up a bit at the plate lately, going 7-for-25 with a home run over his last seven games, but he'll rest during Thursday's matinee. Sal Stewart is getting a start at third base, and Spencer Steer will cover first base.