MLB Player News

Eduardo Rodriguez
Arizona Diamondbacks • #57 • SP
Eduardo Rodriguez Out With Left Shoulder Inflammation for Arizona Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez of the Arizona Diamondbacks is out due to left shoulder inflammation and will miss upcoming games.
What It Means
Eduardo Rodriguez's absence affects the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation. He has pitched in 9 games this season, recording a 1-3 record with a 7.05 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings. His recent performance showed a high ERA, including 13.69 in his last 3 games.
This injury could impact upcoming games, starting with the one against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on May 17, 2025. The team might rely more on other starting pitchers like Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly to fill the gap. The depth chart shows Ryne Nelson as another potential option for the rotation.

Tyler O'Neill
Baltimore Orioles • #9 • LF
Tyler O'Neill, Baltimore Orioles, Day-to-Day Due to Undisclosed Injury
Tyler O'Neill of the Baltimore Orioles is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and may not play in the next game.
What It Means
Tyler O'Neill's absence could impact the Orioles' lineup in the upcoming game against the Washington Nationals. O'Neill has played 24 games this season, with a batting average of .188 and 10 RBIs. Ramón Laureano or Heston Kjerstad might step in to fill the right field position if O'Neill is unable to play.
O'Neill has faced injury issues before, including neck inflammation earlier in the season. In his last 10 games, he has struggled with an average of .058 and no home runs. The team will need to adjust if he misses more time, considering his recent performance and presence in the lineup.

Hyeseong Kim
Los Angeles Dodgers • #6 • 2B
Hyeseong Kim Records Two Hits Against Angels Despite Dodgers' Loss on May 16
Hyeseong Kim, playing second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recorded 2 hits in their 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
What It Means
Kim's two hits against the Angels brought his season total to 12 hits over 28 at-bats. This gives him a batting average of .429 for the season.
Over the last three games, Kim's average stands at an impressive .889. He has also managed to hit one home run and drive in three runs during that span.

Nolan Schanuel
Los Angeles Angels • #18 • 1B
Nolan Schanuel Drives In Two, Helps Angels Defeat Dodgers 6-2
Nolan Schanuel helped the Los Angeles Angels win 6-2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a hit, 2 RBIs, a run, and a walk.
What It Means
Schanuel's contribution against the Dodgers added to his season total, bringing his RBI count to 10. His performance in the game lifted his average to .259, with an on-base percentage of .346.
Over his last three games, Schanuel has maintained a .333 average. His recent consistency shows in his OPS of 0.8 during this period.

Zach Neto
Los Angeles Angels • #9 • SS
Zach Neto's 2 Doubles and 2 RBIs Lift Angels Over Dodgers on May 16
Zach Neto of the Los Angeles Angels had 2 hits, including 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and scored a run in a 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
Neto's performance against the Dodgers added to his season total, bringing him to 25 hits over 94 at-bats. His batting average now stands at .266, and he has accumulated 11 RBIs for the season.
In the last five games, Neto's average is .23, and he has hit 2 home runs with 5 RBIs. His recent road game performance is notable, with a .32 average and 4 doubles this season.

Matthew Lugo
Los Angeles Angels • #15 • LF
Matthew Lugo's 2 Hits and 2 Runs Lift Angels Over Dodgers on Friday
Matthew Lugo helped lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers by contributing 2 hits and scoring 2 runs.
What It Means
Lugo's performance against the Dodgers boosted his season batting average to .308. This game added 2 hits to his season total, bringing it to 4 hits in 13 at-bats.
In his last 3 games, Lugo has an impressive batting average of .667. During this period, he has contributed 1 home run and 2 RBIs, highlighting his impact at the plate.

Jack Kochanowicz
Los Angeles Angels • #41 • SP
Jack Kochanowicz Strikes Out 5, Leads Angels to Win Over Dodgers on May 16
The Los Angeles Angels' Jack Kochanowicz struck out 5 batters and earned the win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a final score of 6-2.
What It Means
Kochanowicz's win against the Dodgers improved his season record to 2-5. His ERA is now 5.23, and he has 24 strikeouts over 43 innings pitched.
In his last three games, his ERA is 3.98, with a record of 2-1. This shows improvement compared to his overall season stats.

Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers • #17 • LF
Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run and RBI for Dodgers Against Angels on Friday
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run and had two hits, an RBI, and a run scored in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, while also drawing a walk.
What It Means
Ohtani's recent performance adds to his ongoing home run streak, now at three games. He has shown power at the plate, hitting four home runs and collecting eight RBIs over his last three games.
With a batting average of .310 and an OPS of 1.082 for the season, Ohtani remains a key player. In his last 10 games, he has an impressive average of .39, with seven home runs and 16 RBIs.

Luis Rengifo
Los Angeles Angels • #2 • 2B
Luis Rengifo's Two Hits and Run Lead Angels Past Dodgers 6-2
Luis Rengifo contributed to the Los Angeles Angels' 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with 2 hits and a run scored.
What It Means
Rengifo's recent game added two hits to his total, bringing him to 27 hits for the season. His batting average now stands at .209, with 20 of those hits being singles.
On the road, Rengifo's batting average is .289, showing he performs better away from home. Over the last five games, his average is .367, indicating a positive trend in recent performances.

Will Smith
Los Angeles Dodgers • #16 • C
Will Smith Tallies 2 Hits, Scores in Dodgers' Loss to Angels on May 16
Will Smith recorded two hits and scored a run in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
What It Means
Smith's performance against the Angels added two more hits to his season total, bringing him to 36 hits in 111 at-bats. This keeps his batting average at an impressive .324 for the season.
Over the last three games, Smith has maintained a .417 average, showing consistent hitting. At home, his average stands at .368, with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs.