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Heliot Ramos RF | NYY
Giants' Heliot Ramos: Launches solo shot in loss
Ramos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.
Ramos got the Giants on the scoreboard in the fourth inning, cracking a solo shot to right-center field. He's recorded at least one hit in 16 of his 18 appearances since returning from a right quadriceps strain, batting .297 with 14 runs scored, 10 RBI and five home runs in 76 plate appearances during that span. Overall, the 26-year-old is slashing .276/.310/.469 with 33 runs scored, 30 RBI and nine long balls across 252 plate appearances.
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Kendall George OF | LAD
Dodgers' Kendall George: Back in action after freak injury
George (knee) is slashing .333/.455/.407 with a 6:8 BB:K and four stolen bases in seven games since being reinstated from Double-A Tulsa's 7-day injured list July 4.
After sustaining an injury to his left patellar tendon May 25 while jumping out of the way to avoid Tulsa's bat-retrieving dog, George had been expected to be out through the All-Star break. The 21-year-old outfielder ended up recovering quicker than expected, however, as he was given the green light to rejoin Tulsa earlier this month after completing a five-game rehab assignment at Single-A Ontario. George has remained active on the basepaths since returning to action and has now gone 33-for-38 on stolen-base attempts for the season over his 55 games between Tulsa and Ontario.
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Blake Dunn CF | CIN
Reds' Blake Dunn: Could begin rehab assignment as DH
Dunn (elbow) could soon begin a rehab assignment serving exclusively as a designated hitter while he continues to go through a throwing progression, MLB.com reports.
Dunn has been playing catch and hit on the field with the team in Seattle. Ideally, he would play the field upon his activation off the injured list, but there's a scenario where the outfielder could serve as a regular at DH. As the Reds sprial into being sellers at the trade deadline, the swapping of two trade candidates -- Eugenio Suarez and Nathaniel Lowe -- could clear a path at DH.
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Jorge Barrosa LF | HOU
Diamondbacks' Jorge Barrosa: Fills in at right field
Barrosa started in right field and went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics.
Barrosa doubled and scored on Ketel Marte's fifth-inning home run. The former got the start in place of Corbin Carroll, who was held out of the lineup a day after suffering a hyperextended elbow. Barrosa's opportunity may be a short-lived, as Carroll's injury is not considered serious.
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Ian Happ LF | CHC
Cubs' Ian Happ: Goes yard in loss
Happ went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 8-6 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.
Happ came through in the clutch with a two-run homer to tie the game in the eighth frame, though the Cubs ultimately fell in 10 innings. He has had a quiet July, going 9-for-47 (.191) with three extra-base hits in 14 contests. Overall, the switch hitter is slashing .218/.329/.429 with 18 homers, 44 RBI, 62 runs and four stolen bases across 96 games.
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Seiya Suzuki RF | CHC
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Blasts homer in loss
Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's extra-inning loss against Detroit.
Suzuki jumped on a center-cut fastball from Jack Flaherty, lifting it over the center-field wall for a two-run homer in the third inning. Things have been going well at the plate for Suzuki of late, as he's riding a nine-game hitting streak during which he has gone 13-for-34 (.382) with three long balls. Overall, the 31-year-old is slashing .273/.357/.476 with 16 homers, 50 RBI, 52 runs and a stolen base across 84 contests.
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Jordan Walker RF | STL
Cardinals' Jordan Walker: Notches steal in loss
Walker went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.
Walker's hitting streak is up to 11 games, a span in which he has gone 13-for-42 (.310) with four extra-base hits, nine RBI and three steals. The outfielder has also drawn a walk in four of his last five games. For the season, he's batting .292 with an .880 OPS, 22 home runs, 14 steals, 76 RBI, 64 runs scored and 21 doubles over 97 contests.
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Jacob Young CF | WAS
Nationals' Jacob Young: Homers in three-hit effort
Young went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and was caught stealing in Monday's 7-3 win over Colorado.
Young stung a solo homer in the sixth inning to give Washington a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Monday marked the 26-year-old's first three-hit performance of the season and his first long ball since June 1. Lauded for his defense in center field, Young is slashing .233/.289/.387 with nine homers, 33 RBI, 37 runs and 11 stolen bases across 89 contests.
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Dane Myers CF | CIN
Reds' Dane Myers: Posts steal Monday
Myers went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's 8-0 loss to the Mariners.
Myers has started three consecutive games in center field, which is putting a pinch on TJ Friedl's playing time. All of those starts have been against right-handed pitchers. On the year, Myers is batting .262 with a .758 OPS, six steals, three home runs, 14 RBI and 19 runs scored over 149 plate appearances.
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Brandon Marsh LF | PHI
Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Snaps long homer skid
Marsh went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-7 win over the Dodgers.
Marsh ended a lengthy homer drought, last leaving the yard July 1 versus Pittsburgh. Although he's gone just 9-for-55 (.164) with a pair of solo shots during the month of July, the outfielder is still maintaining strong season numbers. Through 380 plate appearances, Marsh is slashing .293/.332/.482 with 16 big flies, 47 RBI, eight stolen bases and 53 runs scored and should remain locked into the heart of Philadelphia's batting order.