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Multiple MLB Players Exit Games With Injuries
Several Major League Baseball teams reported player injuries and lineup changes ahead of games on June 25. The updates affect multiple clubs including the Phillies, Rangers, Mets, Red Sox, Athletics, and Dodgers.
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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies was scratched from the lineup for a June 24 game against the Washington Nationals due to a tight lower back. He appeared as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning and drew a walk before Derek Hill hit a two-run homer. Schwarber's status for the June 25 finale remains uncertain.
The Texas Rangers are awaiting clearance for Corey Seager from concussion protocol before their game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Seager last played on June 11. Ezequiel Duran has filled in at shortstop, with Nicky Lopez expected to move to the bench upon Seager's return.
Francisco Lindor was activated from the injured list by the New York Mets between games of a June 24 doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. He went 0-for-5 in the second game. Juan Soto remains sidelined with a sore back.
Durbin of the Boston Red
Sox was diagnosed with a subluxation of his left pinky after injuring his hand sliding into first base on June 24. 833 batting line over the previous week. Zack Gelof of the Athletics left a June 24 game after Matt Chapman's cleat landed on his hand.
Manager Mark Kotsay said Gelof avoided a fracture but suffered lacerations and a contusion. Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers missed the June 24 game against the Minnesota Twins after exiting the previous contest with lower-back spasms. Officials said Tucker will also miss the June 25 finale.
