Second baseman eats lollipop during game, manager expresses displeasure

A player at second base spent the bottom of the fifth inning Monday night with a green lollipop in his mouth during a game that began with his team trailing 4-1. The manager said Tuesday the behavior angered him. The player went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the contest.

716, 11 home runs and 23 stolen bases. Those totals place him on pace for 23 home runs and 48 steals for the year. The player had a slow start to the season, performed better in May, and recorded quieter results in June. The organization has encouraged the player to express his personality since his arrival via trade in 2024.