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Nationals release 3B/OF Nick SenzelThe Washington National released third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel on Friday, five days after designating him for assignment.Senzel batte...
Jose Iglesias - Rejoining lineup FridayIglesias (illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh Friday against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe veteran infielder sat out Thursday's contest due to an illness but is back in action for Friday's series opener versus Colorado. Iglesias has carried a hot bat of late and is hitting .286 with an .820 OPS in his past 10 games.
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Eric Orze - Summoned by MetsThe Mets recalled Orze from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
ImpactWith David Peterson being placed on the paternity list, Orze will join the Mets' bullpen for the final few games before the All-Star break. Orze spent four days with the Mets before being optioned Wednesday, but he's yet to make his MLB debut.
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David Peterson - Moves to paternity listThe Mets placed Peterson on the paternity list Friday.
ImpactPeterson delivered six scoreless frames against the Nationals in his final start before the All-Star break Thursday, so his absence won't affect the Mets' rotation. Eric Orze was called up in a corresponding move Friday.
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Phillies release utility player Whit Merrifield, recall Weston Wilson from Triple-A
The Philadelphia Phillies have released utility player Whit Merrifield and recalled Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh ValleyJULY 12•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Juan Yepez - Hit streak at seven gamesYepez went 1-for-2 with two walks and a double in Thursday's loss to the Mets.
ImpactSince taking over the starting job at first base for the Nationals, Yepez has hit safely in seven straight games, batting .308 (8-for-26) with four doubles, two RBI and 4:5 BB:K. Joey Gallo (hamstring) likely won't be ready to come off the IL immediately after the All-Star break, but if Yepez keeps producing, he may not give the job back whenever the veteran slugger does get activated -- Gallo's .606 OPS through 165 plate appearances this season is a career low.
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