MLB Player News
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Joc Pederson DH | ARI
Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Sitting against lefty
Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Kyle Freeland will start Thursday's game on the mound for Colorado, sending the lefty-hitting Pederson into the dugout. Blaze Alexander will serve as the D-backs' designated hitter instead, making his MLB debut while Pederson sits.
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Ji-Hwan Bae 2B | PIT
Pirates' Ji Hwan Bae: Placed on 10-day IL
The Pirates placed Bae on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a left hip flexor strain.
Bae is coming along in his recovery, having progressed to full baseball activities, but he simply ran out of time to be ready for Opening Day. The hope is that Bae's stay on the IL will be a brief one. Once healthy, he's pegged for a utility role.
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Lucas Gilbreath RP | COL
Rockies' Lucas Gilbreath: Placed on 15-day IL
The Rockies placed Gilbreath on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a left elbow injury.
Gilbreath is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, although the plan has been for him to face hitters before the end of March. It's not clear when the left-hander might be ready for his season debut.
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Nick Senzel 3B | WAS
Nationals' Nick Senzel: Scratched from lineup
Senzel was scratched from the Nationals' lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Senzel reportedly injured a finger while fielding grounders ahead of Thursday's contest, though it remains unclear how serious his injury is. In the meantime, Ildemaro Vargas will fill in at third base and bat eighth.
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Vidal Brujan 2B | MIA
Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Makes 26-man roster
Brujan will begin the season on the Marlins' Opening Day roster.
This isn't a surprise, as Brujan is out of minor-league options, and the 26-year-old could become Miami's new speedy super-utility player with Jon Berti now a Yankee. Brujan hit just .219 (7-for-32) in Grapefruit League play and was successful on only one of three steal attempts, a performance which aligns with his career .157/.218/.221 over 272 career big-league plate appearances for the Rays.
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Oliver Dunn 2B | MIL
Brewers' Oliver Dunn: Makes Opening Day roster
The Brewers recalled Dunn from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
After slashing .282/.404/.487 with a homer and 10 RBI during Cactus League play, Dunn has officially earned a place on a major-league roster for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old seems destined for a spot on Milwaukee's bench, but his defensive versatility could net him an occasional start versus a right-handed pitcher.
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Garrett Cooper 1B | CHC
Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Added to roster
The Cubs selected Cooper's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
Cooper posted a .927 OPS with three long balls this spring to secure a spot on the Cubs' Opening Day roster. He figures to mostly play against lefties but offers an option at designated hitter and will also provide protection at first base for Michael Busch.