MLB Player News
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Spencer Schwellenbach P | ATL
Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach: Could face hitters soon
Schwellenbach (elbow) has joined his team in Atlanta and will throw a couple bullpen sessions in front of the coaching staff, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
If that goes well, Schwellenbach could be cleared to face hitters within the next week or two. Schwellenbach has been out all year following surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, and he was also sidelined for the final three months of last season with a small fracture in the elbow. The right-hander is trending in the right direction and has a chance to pitch for Atlanta before the end of the 2026 season, but he still has several boxes to check before making that happen.
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Cole Carrigg CF | COL
Rockies' Cole Carrigg: Sitting out Friday
Carrigg is absent from the lineup for Colorado's matchup with Kansas City on Friday.
After snapping a modest four-game hitting streak Wednesday, Carrigg will ride the pine for Friday's series opener against the Royals. Brenton Doyle, back from the injured list, will man center field and bat eighth for the Rockies.
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Kyle Karros 3B | COL
Rockies' Kyle Karros: Returning to Colorado lineup
Karros (biceps) will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's contest versus the Royals.
Karros didn't start the previous two games because of left biceps inflammation, but he's ready to roll in time for the start of the Rockies' homestand. The third baseman has experienced a mini-breakout for Colorado this season, sporting a .262/.362/.426 batting line with nine home runs over 102 games.
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Brenton Doyle CF | COL
Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Returns to Colorado
The Rockies reinstated Doyle (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Doyle has been out since May 21 after suffering a left oblique contusion and a subsequent groin injury. Prior to being sidelined, the 28-year-old batted .207/.279/.270 with one home run, four RBI and nine stolen bases in 122 plate appearances. Colorado optioned Braxton Fulford to Triple-A Albuquerque to clear space for Doyle on the 26-man roster.
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Marcus Semien 2B | NYM
Mets' Marcus Semien: Not in Friday's lineup
Semien is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
Semien has now started only one of the last four games versus right-handed pitching. It's unlikely Semien will fall into a strict short-side platoon role, but he could continue to cede reps at second base to Brett Baty in a lost season for the Mets.
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Kodai Senga SP | NYM
Mets' Kodai Senga: Will start Friday
Mets manager Andy Green said that Senga will start Friday's matchup against the Marlins, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
With Freddy Peralta scratched from Friday's start as trade talks progressively advance, Senga will start in his place for the Mets. The 33-year-old has had a dreadful 2026 season, posting an 8.85 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 49:30 K:BB in 40.2 innings. Senga has registered five or more innings in just three of his 12 appearances this campaign.
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Kyle Schwarber DH | PHI
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber: Back in lineup Friday
Schwarber (illness) is in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Orioles.
After missing the final two games of the series against Miami due to a gastrointestinal issue, Schwarber is back for the Phillies for Friday's series opener against Baltimore. The 33-year-old will act as the designated hitter and bat second for Philadelphia.
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Antwone Kelly RP | PIT
Pirates' Antwone Kelly: Recalled from Triple-A
The Pirates recalled Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
Kelly has made a pair of relief appearances for the Pirates this season, giving up five runs with a 1:2 K:BB over 4.1 frames. The right-hander threw five shutout innings in his last relief outing at Indianapolis last Saturday, so he's prepared to provide length out of the Pittsburgh bullpen, if needed.
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Brian Keller RP | PHI
Phillies' Brian Keller: Sent to Lehigh Valley
The Phillies optioned Keller to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
After making just one appearance with the Phillies on June 25, Keller will re-join the Triple-A club. The 32-year-old allowed just one run on two hits while striking out three in three innings during his lone appearance. Philadelphia elevated Andrew Painter from Lehigh Valley to replace Keller on the 26-man roster.