MLB Player News
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Dane Myers CF | CIN
Marlins' Dane Myers: Carted off field
Myers was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies with a right knee laceration, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Myers collided with the right-field wall while attempting to make a catch in the second inning and came down awkwardly on his right leg. He exited the game on a cart, and although the Marlins have yet to provide information on the severity of his injury, early indications don't seem promising for the 29-year-old.
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Jackson Merrill CF | SD
Padres' Jackson Merrill: Sitting Tuesday
Merrill is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.
Merrill will get his first day off since Sept. 1 after he went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win. Bryce Johnson will start in center field and bat seventh versus Milwaukee.
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Jake Cronenworth 1B | SD
Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Not starting Tuesday
Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus Milwaukee.
Cronenworth will get a breather after going 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Brewers. Mason McCoy will take over at second base and bat ninth in his place.
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Manny Machado 3B | SD
Padres' Manny Machado: Getting breather Tuesday
Machado is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.
Machado will take a seat for just the second time this season as the Padres go to battle with Milwaukee. The Padres clinched a playoff berth by winning Monday's series opener 5-4 in 11 innings, so it makes sense to give Machado a little extra rest. Jose Iglesias will draw the start at third base and bat sixth in his place.
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Will Wagner 2B | SD
Padres' Will Wagner: Sent to ACL
The Padres optioned Wagner to the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.
Wagner was optioned to create space on the active roster for Xander Bogaerts's (foot) reinstation from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Wagner was recalled Aug. 24 to fill in for Jackson Merrill, who had an ankle injury at the time. Since then, Wagner got just 13 plate appearances in the 13 games he played in and reached base twice.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. RF | SD
Padres' Fernando Tatis: Remains on bench
Tatis (illness) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.
Tatis has been battling a series of illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, and he'll remain sidelined Tuesday. Ramon Laureano will draw the start in right field and bat fourth versus Milwaukee.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Padres' Xander Bogaerts: Activated Tuesday after delays
The Padres activated Bogaerts (foot) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
In a corresponding move Tuesday, the Padres optioned Will Wagner to the Arizona Complex League. It was initially thought Bogaerts would return during this past weekend or Monday, but he had delays regarding his pregame workouts for his fractured foot. The shortstop is batting second Tuesday at home versus the Brewers, who are sending lefty Bruce Zimmermann to the mound.
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Pedro Pages C | STL
Cardinals' Pedro Pages: Getting rest Tuesday
Pages isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Pages increased his hitting streak to four games with a double in Monday's contest, but he'll retreat to the bench Tuesday while Jimmy Crooks starts behind the plate and bats seventh.
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Brendan Donovan 2B | SEA
Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Donovan (groin) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
The Cardinals expected Donovan to return to the starting nine Tuesday after he was scratched Monday with a groin injury, but he'll instead take another day to recover while Jose Fermin starts at the keystone. With just five games left on the regular-season schedule and St. Louis flirting with elimination from postseason contention, the Cardinals may opt to shut Donovan down for the rest of the year if his condition doesn't improve soon.
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Daniel Palencia RP | CHC
Cubs' Daniel Palencia: Activation imminent
Palencia (shoulder) will be activated Tuesday or Wednesday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
The Cubs want to get their closer on the mound as the regular season winds down to see if he is ready for the postseason. The 25-year-old has made one appearance during his rehab assignment, which commenced Sept. 20 in a game where he allowed one run in 0.2 innings.