MLB Player News

Brett Baty
New York Mets • #7 • 3B
Brett Baty Day-to-Day With Groin Tightness for Mets
Brett Baty is experiencing right groin tightness and his participation for the New York Mets remains uncertain.
What It Means
Brett Baty has played in 53 games this season, starting 42 of them. He has a batting average of .222 with an on-base percentage of .271. Baty has hit 8 home runs and has 24 RBIs.
In the last 10 games, Baty's batting average is .156, with 5 hits in 32 at-bats. He has hit 2 home runs in that span. The Mets are set to face the Atlanta Braves on June 17, but Baty's participation remains uncertain.

Daylen Lile
Washington Nationals • #51 • CF
Daylen Lile Recalled by Washington Nationals on June 15, 2025
Daylen Lile has been recalled by the Washington Nationals to join their active roster.
What It Means
Now part of the Nationals' active roster, Lile will wear jersey number 51. He plays as a right fielder and bats left while throwing right.
The Nationals have a home game against the Rockies on June 16, 2025. Lile's recent performance shows improvement, with a .400 average in his last three games.

Elly De La Cruz
Cincinnati Reds • #44 • SS
Elly De La Cruz's Three Hits Lead Reds Past Tigers 8-4
Elly De La Cruz delivered a power-packed performance with three hits, including a home run, as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-4, adding three RBIs and three runs to his stat line.
What It Means
Elly De La Cruz added to the Reds' momentum with a standout game, marking three hits and a home run. His efforts included three RBIs and three runs, contributing significantly to the team's 8-4 victory over the Tigers.
De La Cruz is currently riding a hot streak, hitting a home run in each of his last four games. His performance in the recent series has also seen him tally a .500 batting average over his last three games, raising his season OPS to .848.

Graham Ashcraft
Cincinnati Reds • #23 • RP
Reds' Ashcraft Earns Win Over Tigers
The Cincinnati Reds secured an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers, with Graham Ashcraft earning the win as the starting pitcher.
What It Means
In Cincinnati's 8-4 win over Detroit, Graham Ashcraft contributed by pitching one inning, allowing two earned runs and three hits. He also struck out one batter in the outing, adding to his season total of 38 strikeouts across 34 1/3 innings pitched.
This performance added a fifth win to Ashcraft's record this season, now standing at 5-4. With an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.51, he maintains a K/9 rate of 10.0, indicating his ability to punch out batters consistently.

Riley Greene
Detroit Tigers • #31 • CF
Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene Hits Double in Loss to Reds
Riley Greene contributed with a double and an RBI for the Detroit Tigers, despite their 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means
Riley Greene's bat made contact against the Reds, as he logged a double and brought a runner home, despite Detroit's 8-4 defeat. He went 1-for-5 at the plate, adding to his season total of 17 doubles and 49 RBIs over 71 games.
This season, Greene maintains a .275 batting average and an OPS of .822. Over the last 15 games, he has hit .286, with 16 hits in 56 at-bats, illustrating consistent offensive contributions for the Tigers.

Matt McLain
Cincinnati Reds • #9 • SS
Cincinnati Reds' McLain Scores Twice in Win Over Tigers
Matt McLain contributed with 2 hits and 2 runs scored as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-4.
What It Means
Matt McLain added to his season hit total with two against the Tigers, bringing his season average to .191. Despite his average, McLain has shown a recent uptick, hitting .280 over his last seven games.
The Reds' victory over Detroit, 8-4, marked McLain's 62nd game this season. His advanced stats include a .284 on-base percentage and a .607 OPS, with eight home runs and 25 RBIs to date.

Santiago Espinal
Cincinnati Reds • #4 • 3B
Three-Hit Night Lifts Reds Santiago Espinal Past Tigers
Santiago Espinal led the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers, going 3-for-4 with a double in the contest.
What It Means
Santiago Espinal's three-hit performance contributed significantly to the Reds' 8-4 win over the Tigers. He now holds a batting average of .248 for the season, with 51 hits in 206 at-bats and an on-base percentage of .299.
Over his last five games, Espinal is hitting .333, collecting six hits in 18 at-bats, including a double. His OPS in this span stands at .757, reflecting a notable uptick from his overall season OPS of .595.

Wenceel Perez
Detroit Tigers • #46 • RF
Detroit Tigers Wenceel Pérez Homers in Loss to Reds
Despite the Detroit Tigers' 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, Wenceel Pérez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, an RBI, and a walk, contributing a run.
What It Means
Despite the Detroit Tigers' 8-4 setback against the Cincinnati Reds, Wenceel Pérez made an impact. His performance included two hits, a home run, and a double, alongside an RBI and a walk. Pérez now maintains a batting average of .302 for the 2025 season. His OPS stands at .968, while he has four home runs and seven RBIs over 17 games.
His recent form shows consistency, hitting .308 over his last seven games. Pérez has also hit .375 on the road this season, showing his ability to contribute away from home. His season OBP is .345, illustrating a steady ability to reach base.

Gavin Lux
Cincinnati Reds • #2 • 2B
Gavin Lux's 2 Hits Lift Reds Over Tigers
Gavin Lux contributed two hits and an RBI as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-4.
What It Means
Gavin Lux continued to swing a productive bat for the Reds in their win over the Tigers, driving in a run and contributing two hits. Over his last five games, Lux is hitting .316, showcasing consistency at the plate.
This season, Lux has maintained a batting average of .281 with an on-base percentage of .366. He has collected 59 hits, including 14 doubles, across 64 games played.

Jahmai Jones
Detroit Tigers • #18 • 2B
Home Run And RBI For Tigers' Jahmai Jones In Loss To Reds
In the Detroit Tigers' 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, Jahmai Jones contributed with a home run and an RBI.
What It Means
Jahmai Jones added a solo homer in the Tigers' 8-4 loss to the Reds. Over the season, Jones maintains a .500 average with 7 hits in 14 at-bats, and his OPS sits at a notable 1.500.
Jones's performance against Cincinnati raised his home run total to two this season. Though the game ended in defeat, Jones's efficiency at the plate continues, evidenced by a .500 slugging percentage across his last five games.