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| Oct 3 2023 | Naquin was released by the White Sox on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Alex Speas, who has been claimed off waivers from the Rangers. Naquin, 32, went 0-for-8 with seven strikeouts during his short stay with the White Sox between Sept. 26 and Oct. 1. |
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| Sep 26 2023 | The White Sox selected Naquin's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin is taking the roster spot of Luis Robert (knee) and could see ample time in center field in the final week with Robert done for the season. The veteran outfielder has spent the duration of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level, producing a .725 OPS with nine homers and three steals in 68 games. |
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| Aug 7 2023 | The White Sox acquired Naquin from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has spent all of 2023 at Triple-A Nashville, posting a .766 OPS with six home runs in 40 games. The veteran outfielder will report to Triple-A Charlotte with his new organization but could be an option to join the White Sox at some point during the final two months of the season. |
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| Mar 7 2023 | Naquin (shoulder) is back in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin got a few days off from exhibition action because of shoulder discomfort, but it never seemed to be a serious concern. He will start in right field and bat fifth Tuesday in Arizona as he makes a push for an Opening Day roster spot in Milwaukee. |
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| Mar 4 2023 | Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that Naquin's scratch from Saturday's Cactus League game due to shoulder discomfort was precautionary, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was scratched with a sore shoulder shortly before their game against the Giants. "It's just a Spring Training precautionary thing," Counsell said. "His shoulder is bugging him a little bit so we gave him a day." Naquin may not be back in the lineup Sunday if he's still bothered by the shoulder, but this does not appear to be an injury that will carry into the regular season. |
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| Feb 21 2023 | Naquin signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will attempt to claim a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster. If he does crack the squad, it will likely be as a backup outfielder. The 31-year-old slashed .229/.282/.423 with 11 home runs and four stolen bases in 105 games last season between the Reds and Mets. |
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| Oct 7 2022 | Naquin wasn't included on the Mets' roster Friday for the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has struggled to a .636 OPS in 49 games since he was acquired by New York at the trade deadline, and he's not on the roster for the wild-card round. Starling Marte (finger) and Darin Ruf (neck) are back from the injured list to round out the Mets' outfield depth. |
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| Oct 4 2022 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Game 1 and will head to the bench for Wednesday's nightcap. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone. |
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| Oct 2 2022 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin is 2-for-15 over his past six games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone. |
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| Sep 30 2022 | Naquin isn't starting Friday against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he went 20-for-8 with a double, a run and an RBI over his last two matchups. Jeff McNeil will take over in right field and bat fifth. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | Naquin isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin started the last two games and went 2-for-8 with a double, a run and an RBI. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at second base Wednesday. |
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| Sep 24 2022 | Naquin isn't in the lineup Saturday against Oakland, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin is on the bench for a second consecutive game since left-hander Ken Waldichuk is starting for the Athletics. Darin Ruf will take over in right field and bat sixth. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Naquin is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with lefty Aaron Ashby starting a bullpen game for Milwaukee. Naquin is hitting .250 with one home run in 12 games this month. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin went 1-for-5 with a run scored and two strikeouts Saturday and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Jeff McNeil will shift to right field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone. |
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| Sep 16 2022 | Naquin isn't starting Friday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will take a seat Friday after going 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts on Thursday. Jeff McNeil will start in right field while he sits, shifting Luis Guillorme over to second base and opening up third base for Eduardo Escobar to start and bat eighth. |
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| Sep 14 2022 | Naquin isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Drew Smyly is on the mound for the Cubs on Wednesday, so Naquin will head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Darin Ruf is starting in right field and batting eighth. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Monday and is hitting just .157 since Aug. 12, so he will be held out Tuesday despite a righty being on the mound for the opponent. Jeff McNeil will man right field in Naquin's place. |
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| Sep 11 2022 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has not started against a southpaw since joining the Mets in late July, and that will not change Sunday, as Darin Ruf starts in right field against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Naquin will start in right field and bat seventh in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he hadn't been included in the lineup since Aug. 28, Naquin will end up starting both ends of the doubleheader in Pittsburgh while Starling Marte (hand) remains out for the nightcap. Naquin was one of the Mets' standout performers in the 5-1 win in the early game, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run. |
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| Aug 16 2022 | Naquin will start in left field and bat seventh Tuesday in Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Naquin is in the lineup against a right-hander (Charlie Morton), the lefty-hitting outfielder sat out both of the past two days when the Mets opposed right-handed pitching. The righty-hitting Mark Canha may have pushed his way back into a timeshare in left field with Naquin against right-handed pitching rather than a strict platoon role. |
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| Aug 12 2022 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has crushed the ball in 10 games since being acquired by the Mets, going 11-for-30 with three home runs, two triples, two doubles, seven RBI, seven runs and a stolen base, but he'll take a seat Friday with lefty Ranger Suarez pitching for Philadelphia. Mark Canha will enter the lineup in left field and bat sixth. |
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| Aug 10 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder got some revenge against the team that traded him at the deadline, taking T.J. Zeuch deep in the third inning. Naquin has been raking since joining the Mets, going 11-for-30 (.367) in 10 games with seven extra-base hits, including three of his 10 homers on the year. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Naquin will sit Tuesday against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will take a seat as the Mets take on the Reds and left-hander Mike Minor on Tuesday. Mark Canha will start in center field and bat leadoff versus Cincinnati. |
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| Aug 8 2022 | Naquin will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naquin has now drawn starts in four of the last five games in which the Mets have faced right-handed pitchers, with the righty-hitting Mark Canha drawing the lone other start in left field during that stretch. At this stage, Naquin looks like he'll handle the strong side of a platoon with Canha, making the former player the more enticing fantasy option. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Naquin hit an RBI single, stole a base and scored a run as a pinch hitter in a 6-2 win over Atlanta in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was part of a two-run rally to pad the Mets' lead in the eighth inning, and he also picked up his fourth stolen base of the year. The outfielder continues to hit well in a limited role with the Mets -- he's gone 8-for-23 (.348) with four extra-base hits in his last seven games. For the season, he owns a .257/.310/.476 slash line with nine home runs, 37 RBI, 34 runs scored, 13 doubles and three triples through 63 contests. |
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| Aug 4 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Thursday's 6-4 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin went yard in the second and sixth innings for his first homers in five games in a Mets uniform. He's hit safely in four of those contests, going 6-for-18 (.333). For the season, the veteran outfielder owns a .254/.308/.478 slash line with nine long balls, 36 RBI, 32 runs scored, three stolen bases, three triples and 13 doubles in 61 contests between the Mets and the Reds. Naquin is seeing slightly less than a strong-side platoon role for his new team -- righty-hitting Mark Canha is still drawing the occasional start against same-handed pitchers. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Naquin was traded along with Phillip Diehl from the Reds to the Mets in exchange for Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets have a fairly stable trio of outfielders in Mark Canha, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte. After playing on a nearly everyday basis with Cincinnati, Naquin may find at-bats a bit harder to come by in New York, though he could also serve as the team's designated hitter. Naquin has maintained a .322 wOBA and 101 wRC+ across 204 plate appearances with the Reds, but he has just a .213/.275/.340 line in 16 games since returning from the injured list July 5. |
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| Jul 27 2022 | Naquin is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will sit after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's loss. Matt Reynolds will start in right field and bat seventh against Miami. |
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| Jul 25 2022 | Naquin will sit Monday against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's victory over the Cardinals. Matt Reynolds will replace him in right field and bat seventh in the series opener. |
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| Jul 23 2022 | Naquin isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was productive during Friday's win over St. Louis, going 2-for-4 with a triple, four RBI, two runs and a strikeout. He'll get a breather while Stuart Fairchild starts in right field and bats eighth. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a triple, four RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin delivered a two-RBI single in the second inning and drove in a pair with a triple four frames later. Naquin entered Friday's game hitting just .176 with a 34.2 percent strikeout rate in 12 games since returning from the injured list July 5. Even with the slow stretch, he's maintained a respectable .246/.309/.440 line across 192 plate appearances on the season. |
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| Jul 17 2022 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are facing a lefty starting pitcher (Steven Matz) in the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Naquin will cede his spot in the outfield to Matt Reynolds. Naquin started the first two games of the series, going 1-for-6 with a walk. |
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| Jul 14 2022 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naquin will retreat to the bench with the Yankees bringing All-Star southpaw Nestor Cortes to the hill for the series finale. Stuart Fairchild will fill in for Naquin in right field. Naquin is hitting .185 with one home run, four RBI and two additional runs in nine games since returning from the 10-day injured list earlier this month. |
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| Jul 8 2022 | Naquin will sit against lefty Shane McClanahan and the Rays on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin hasn't started against a southpaw since May 22, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here. Albert Almora will handle right field Friday. |
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| Jul 7 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Pirates in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was in right field for both games, and after an 0-for-4 showing in the matinee, he connected on a game-tying homer in Game 2, his sixth long ball this season. The 31-year-old has his batting line up to .255/.315/.463. His availability for both games suggests the quad injury that sidelined him recently is in the rearview mirror. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup for Tuesday's 1-0 win following a five-week absence due to a left quadriceps strain, the lefty-hitting Naquin will retreat to the bench with southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets. Albert Almora replaces Naquin in right field. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | Naquin (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will bat cleanup as the right fielder Tuesday against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin slashed .255/.315/.460 before going down May 31 with a left quadriceps strain. He figures to be a near-everyday player in Cincinnati's outfield going forward. |
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| Jul 4 2022 | Naquin (quad) could return during the Reds' current homestand, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds will be playing at home from the 4th of July through the following Sunday, and Naquin may be ready to return to the field at some point during that stretch. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Naquin (quadriceps) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds hoped that Naquin would be able to begin a rehab assignment late last week, but they waited a few days before ultimately sending him to a minor-league affiliate. It's not clear which affiliate he'll work with, but he'll likely be ready to rejoin the major-league club in the coming days. |
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| Jun 22 2022 | Reds manager David Bell said that Naquin (quadriceps) will run the bases Wednesday and could be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment by the end of the week, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The baserunning activity looks like it could be the final test Naquin needs to pass to convince the Reds he's made a full recovery from the left quad strain that sent him to the 10-day injured list June 2. Just a few days ago, Bell noted that Naquin could be activated in two weeks, but the outfielder's recovery timeline could be pushed up if he ends up heading out on the rehab assignment by the weekend. Albert Almora has been serving as the Reds' primary option in right field since Naquin landed on the IL. |
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| Jun 19 2022 | Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that Naquin (quadriceps) may be a couple weeks away from returning from the 10-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Bell said a few days earlier that Naquin was ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left quad strain, the outfielder doesn't look as though he'll be ready to return before the short end of the 4-to-6-week timeline that he was initially projected to face for his recovery. Naquin should continue to ramp up his baseball activities during the upcoming week before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment in the final week of June. |
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| Jun 15 2022 | Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Naquin is "way ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a left quadriceps strain, an injury that had been expected to sideline him for 4-to-6 weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bell didn't go into specifics regarding what sort of activities, if any, Naquin has done to push up his recovery timeline from the quad issue that resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list June 2, but the veteran outfielder looks like he'll have a decent chance to make it back before the end of the month. A clearer target date for Naquin's return could come within the next week, but whenever he's activated, the 31-year-old is expected to recapture an everyday role in the outfield. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Reds manager David Bell said that Naquin (quadriceps) received a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The outfielder was given a recovery timeline of approximately one month, but the Reds are hoping he'll be able to return ahead of schedule. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left quadriceps strain. A better sense of whether he'll be ready to return from the IL within a month could come into focus in a few days, once the PRP injection has taken effect. Albert Almora is expected to serve as the Reds' primary right fielder while Naquin is on the shelf. |
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| Jun 1 2022 | The Reds placed Naquin (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cincinnati called up TJ Friedl from Triple-A Louisville to give the team an additional option in the outfield, but Albert Almora looks to be first in line to replace Naquin as an everyday player in left field. Naquin was diagnosed with a left quad strain after exiting Tuesday's 2-1 win, but the severity of the injury remains unclear. He won't be eligible to return from the IL until June 11. |
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| May 31 2022 | Naquin was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with a strained left quadriceps, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin went 0-for-2 before being replaced in the outfield for the bottom of the fourth inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and the 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated. |
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| May 28 2022 | Naquin will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin isn't a preferred option against southpaws at the moment, so he'll sit yet again Saturday with the Giants sending Alex Wood to the mound. Righty Alex Cobb is Sunday's scheduled starter for San Francisco, so Naquin should be back in the lineup then. However, it will be Aristides Aquino in right field again Saturday. |
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| May 27 2022 | Naquin will sit against southpaw Carlos Rodon and the Giants on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin got the nod against four lefties earlier in May but has now been on the bench against the last three that the Reds have faced. Aristides Aquino will again start in right field Friday. |
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| May 26 2022 | Naquin is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has started two of the last three games against southpaws but will head to the bench with lefty Justin Steele on the hill for Chicago. Naquin is hitting .292/.338/.528 with three home runs and two steals in 21 games this month. Aristides Aquino will draw the start in right field, hitting seventh. |
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| May 24 2022 | Naquin went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 11-4 loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin singled and scored during the opening frame, homered in the eighth and singled again in the ninth. It's his second three-game game of the season and 11th multi-hit effort. The 31-year-old has a .270/.319/.492 slash line with five home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs and three stolen bases through 35 games in 2022. |
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| May 23 2022 | Naquin isn't starting Monday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has been an everyday player for the Reds recently, but he'll get his first day off since May 5 after he went 2-for-11 with a double, a run and two strikeouts over the last three games. Aristides Aquino will take over in right field and bat sixth. |
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| May 19 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Annie Sabo of Bally Sports Ohio noted on the postgame show that Naquin has hit five home runs in eight games against his former team since leaving Cleveland. Naquin is riding a hot streak and has his overall OPS up to .802 after Thursday's performance. He could move up to a more prominent spot in the order, especially with TJ Friedl struggling. |
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| May 17 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and a second run scored in Tuesday's win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin golfed a Zach Plesac pitch over the right-field wall in the third inning to give the Reds an early lead, and he padded the lead in the ninth after stealing second base to get into scoring position. While Naquin always seems to do this against his former team, his overall production has been modest. He's now batting .257 with three homers and three steals, and he's been stuck in the bottom third of the lineup against right-handed pitching lately. |
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| May 13 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base during Thursday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. He also struck out once. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin hit a leadoff single in the seventh and stole second with one out, but the Reds couldn't bring him home. In the eighth inning, the lefty sent an RBI double to right field, extending the Reds' lead to 4-0. Over his last four games, Naquin has seven hits and six RBI. |
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| May 6 2022 | Naquin returned from the COVID-19 injured list Friday and will lead off and serve as the designated hitter against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was only just placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, so the fact that he's back in action just two days later suggests he didn't test positive for the virus himself. He'll look to kickstart his season upon his return to action, as he's hit an unimpressive .212/.257/.379 through 18 games. |
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| May 4 2022 | Naquin (undisclosed) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers and placed on the COVID-19 injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was penciled in to bat leadoff Wednesday but is now unavailable, as is Nick Senzel (undisclosed). It's unclear if either player tested positive for the virus, but they'll remain away from the team until they clear MLB's testing protocols. |
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| Apr 23 2022 | Naquin (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin landed on the COVID-19 IL and missed four games. He will start in right field Saturday and occupy the top spot in the Reds' batting order. |
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| Apr 18 2022 | Naquin has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Padres and has been placed on the injured list, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was placed on the injured list without an injury designation, which indicates that he's been moved to the COVID-19 injured list. Nick Senzel was activated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Naquin went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI and an additional run in Tuesday's 10-5 loss to the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has ran hot at the plate over the Reds' last two games, producing three extra-base hits and drawing two walks. He'll look to maintain his productive ways in Wednesday's series finale with Cleveland. Naquin is starting in right field and batting second. |
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| Apr 7 2022 | Naquin isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin is slated to bat second against right-handers in 2022, but he'll be out of the starting lineup for Thursday's Opening Day matchup since left-hander Max Fried is on the mound. Aristides Aquino will start in right field and bat second. |
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| Apr 5 2022 | Naquin will bat second against right-handers to begin the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Reds losing Jesse Winker and Nick Castellanos from the lineup, Naquin will be asked to take on a much bigger role. He should benefit from batting directly in front of Joey Votto. |
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| Mar 21 2022 | Naquin signed a one-year, $4.03 million contract with the Reds on Monday, avoiding arbitration Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will benefit from a nice pay bump during his latest contract, previously earning $1.5 million over the course of the 2021 season. The 30-year-old put together the best year of his MLB career thus far a year ago, slashing .270/.333/.477 with 19 homers, 70 RBI and five stolen bags in 127 games. |
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| Sep 23 2021 | Naquin (ribs) will miss the remainder of the regular season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has been out for nearly two weeks with bruised ribs, though he didn't hit the injured list until last Friday. Reports from that time indicated that it was unlikely the outfielder would make it back by the end of the year, and that's now been confirmed by manager David Bell. Naquin will finish the season with 19 homers and five steals in 454 plate appearances to go along with a .270/.333/.477 slash line. The Reds haven't settled on a regular center fielder since he's been sidelined, with Delino DeShields, Jose Barrero and TJ Friedl representing the team's top options. |
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| Sep 18 2021 | Naquin (ribs) is unlikely to return during the rest of the regular season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are going to have to mix-and-match in center field the rest of the way. They are already down Naquin and Nick Senzel, plus Jesse Winker left Friday night's contest in his first game back from the IL. We could be seeing a lot of Delino DeShields Jr. in that spot if Winker can't go. |
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| Sep 17 2021 | Naquin (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin's bruised ribs have kept him out of action since Saturday, though the transaction can only be backdated by three days. That leaves him eligible to return next Friday, though it's not yet clear if he's expected to do so. Jesse Winker (ribs) returned from the injured list to take Naquin's place on the roster. |
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| Sep 16 2021 | Naquin (ribs) won't start Thursday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin's sore ribs will keep him on the bench for a fourth straight game, but the Reds are continuing to label him as day-to-day. Shogo Akiyama will pick up a second straight start in center field in place of Naquin. |
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| Sep 15 2021 | Naquin (ribs) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will be on the bench for a third consecutive game after he was involved in an outfield collision Saturday. He didn't appear off the bench in either of the last two contests, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in a depth capacity Wednesday. Shogo Akiyama will start in center field and bat eighth. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Naquin (ribs) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game against St. Louis with bruised ribs. Both of the Reds' games since then have come against lefties like Tuesday's starter, Dillon Peters, however, and it's likely he would have been on the bench even if healthy. Delino DeShields remains the starter in center field. |
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| Sep 12 2021 | Naquin (ribs) will sit Sunday against St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin exited Saturday's game with bruised ribs after colliding with teammate Jose Barrero. Per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Naquin is doing well enough, but he was likely to sit regardless of the injury with lefty J.A. Happ starting for the Cardinals. Delino DeShields will start in center field Sunday, but Naquin could be ready to go following Monday's off day. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Naquin was diagnosed with bruised ribs after leaving Saturday's game against the Cardinals in the bottom of the sixth inning, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was shaken up following a collision with teammate Jose Barrero in the outfield, and he was immediately removed from the game. Whether the 30-year-old's rib injury requires a trip to the injured list remains to be seen. |
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| Sep 10 2021 | Naquin will sit Friday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin hasn't made a single start against a southpaw since Delino DeShields was called up at the start of September. DeShields will start in center field against lefty Jon Lester on Friday, but Naquin should return to the lineup against righty Miles Mikolas on Saturday. |
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| Sep 6 2021 | Naquin isn't starting Monday against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin returned to the lineup Sunday but will now be on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since left-hander Justin Steele is on the mound for the Cubs. Delino DeShields will start in center field and bat eighth. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager David Bell continues to play the matchups, swapping Naquin out for a right-handed-hitting outfielder whenever a lefty starter is due up for the opposition. Naquin is batting just .203/.309/.271 against left-handed pitching this season, compared to .284/.342/.523 against righties. |
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| Sep 3 2021 | Naquin is not starting Friday's game against the Tigers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three straight hitless performances have lowered Naquin's average to .400 in his last 12 games, a span during which he has five doubles, a triple and four home runs. Delino DeShields is playing center field and batting eighth Friday. |
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| Sep 1 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds will stock up on extra right-handed bats to counter St. Louis southpaw J.A. Happ in the nightcap. Naquin is one of four lefty-hitting regulars on the bench for Game 2, with Max Schrock, Tucker Barnhart and Mike Moustakas also sitting out. Naquin went hitless in two at-bats during the Reds' 5-4 loss in Game 1. |
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| Aug 28 2021 | Naquin went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Friday's 6-0 win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Zach Thompson deep in the first inning, giving Wade Miley and the Reds' bullpen all the run support they would need. Naquin extended his hitting streak to 16 games, a stretch during which he's slashing a stunning .467/.515/.900 with six of his 19 homers on the season. |
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| Aug 22 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 3-1 win over Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder got Cincinnati off to a hot start by leading off the bottom of the first inning with his first homer. He added another in the eighth as an insurance run. Naquin continues to extend his career-best homer total, which is now at 18 through 112 games. He's added a .268/.333/.482 slash line, 66 RBI, 49 runs scored and five stolen bases in 405 plate appearances. He's been even better lately, going 21-for-46 (.457) with five long balls, nine RBI and 13 runs scored during a 12-game hitting streak. |
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| Aug 21 2021 | Naquin went 3-for-3 with three doubles, three runs scored and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin's trio of runs made the difference in Saturday night's three-run win over Miami. He doubled in the first, sixth and eighth innings and came around to score each time. With this offensive outburst, the energetic outfielder pushed his hitting streak to 11 games. |
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| Aug 19 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His homer off Adrian Sampson in the second inning -- Naquin's 15th this season -- accounted for all of the Reds' scoring. Following a brutal stretch that brought Naquin's playing time into question, he's suddenly hot again. Naquin has hit safely in eight straight games, slashing .419/.471/.677 during that stretch. |
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| Aug 12 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a pair of runs scored Thursday against the Braves. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin delivered his second consecutive two-hit performance, the big knock coming on a three-run homer off of Josh Tomlin in the third inning. It was the 14th longball of the year for Naquin, tying his career high. He also snapped a 29-game homerless drought that dated back to the first week of July. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Naquin will be on the bench for the fourth straight game Tuesday against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin's last two off days have come against lefties, including Tuesday's starter Drew Smyly. Those come as no surprise, but the fact that he'd previously sat against a pair of righties may indicate that he's slipping into a bench role. It's hard to argue against such a move, as he's hit just .205/.270/.286 over his last 35 games. Shogo Akiyama starts in center field Tuesday. |
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| Aug 9 2021 | Naquin isn't starting Monday's game against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has crossed the plate in each of his last three appearances, but he'll be excluded from the lineup for a third consecutive game. Aristides Aquino will take over in center field and bat eighth. |
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| Aug 8 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will take a seat for the second day in a row, as Shogo Akiyama will be rewarded with another start in the outfield after going 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-3 win. Though Naquin still looks to have an edge on the everyday role in center field, his grasp on the job has likely slipped now that Nick Castellanos has re-entered Cincinnati's outfield mix. |
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| Aug 7 2021 | Naquin isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although right-hander Mitch Keller is starting for the Pirates on Saturday, Naquin will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with two runs, a walk and two strikeouts across the last two games. Shogo Akiyama will start in center field and bat eighth. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Naquin will head to the bench for the second time in four games, giving way to Shogo Akiyama in center field with a southpaw (Charlie Barnes) on the hill for Minnesota. Naquin is hitting a respectable .267 since the All-Star break, but he's failed to hit a home run and has provided eight RBI, six runs and a stolen base in 17 games over that stretch. |
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| Aug 1 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin recorded his first multi-hit effort since July 19. The outfielder padded Cincinnati's lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning. He's hit to a .247/.313/.429 slash line with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 33 runs scored, 17 doubles and five stolen bases through 342 plate appearances this year as a near-everyday option in the outfield. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Naquin isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin had reached base safely in each of the last four games and went 3-for-15 with two doubles, two runs, a walk and five strikeouts. He'll get a rare day off while Shogo Akiyama starts in center field and bats eighth. |
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| Jul 20 2021 | Naquin went 5-for-6 with a double and four RBI in Monday's 15-11 extra-innings loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The five knocks were a new career high for the 30-year-old, but Naquin's efforts couldn't get the Reds into the win column. He still hasn't recaptured his early-season power stroke, but since the beginning of July, Naquin is slashing a palatable .280/.333/.380 with a homer, nine RBI and six runs in 14 games. |
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| Jul 17 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The double was only the second extra-base hit that Naquin has produced over his last 16 games, with the veteran outfielder plating just five runs over that stretch. Though Naquin is beginning to cool off after a red-hot start to the season, he appears fairly secure in an everyday role in the outfield while Nick Senzel (knee) remains sidelined. |
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| Jul 9 2021 | Naquin is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin enters Friday on a four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 5-for-14 with two RBI and two runs scored. He'll take a seat against lefty Eric Lauer as Aristides Aquino mans center field. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Naquin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He snapped an 0-for-12 skid with the fifth-inning blast. Naquin is batting .243 (17-for-70) since the beginning of June with only three of his 13 homers on the season, but he's retained a near-everyday role long after his early-season power surge has evaporated. |
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| Jul 2 2021 | Naquin (wrist) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin did not start in the previous four games due to right wrist soreness, though he did get two at-bats off the bench in Thursday's win. He'll bat fifth and play center field Friday. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | Naquin (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will miss a fourth consecutive game due to right wrist soreness, and he hasn't appeared off the bench in any of those contests. Manager David Bell was hopeful that the center fielder could return to the lineup Thursday, but he'll need at least one more day to recover. Aristides Aquino will start in center field and bat seventh. |
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| Jun 30 2021 | Naquin (wrist) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was scratched from Monday's lineup due to right wrist soreness, and he'll be held out for a third straight game. Shogo Akiyama will pick up a start in center field and bat eighth in place of Naquin, whom manager David Bell said could return to the lineup in Thursday's series finale, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Naquin (wrist) will sit Tuesday against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was expected to sit Tuesday after getting scratched Monday due to right wrist soreness, though he likely would have sat even if fully healthy against the left-handed Blake Snell. Aristides Aquino will handle center field in his absence. |
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| Jun 28 2021 | Naquin (wrist) is unlikely to start Tuesday against the Padres but is expected to be available off the bench, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was scratched from Monday's matchup due to right wrist soreness, but the issue shouldn't force him to miss extended time. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day moving forward. |
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| Jun 27 2021 | Naquin is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will retreat to the bench against lefty Kyle Muller. Scott Heineman will start in center field and bat eighth during the series finale. |
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| Jun 25 2021 | Naquin will sit against Atlanta lefty Drew Smyly on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has started just a single game against a southpaw all season, a setup that makes sense given that he owns a career 76 wRC+ against lefties but a 108 mark against righties. Aristides Aquino will handle center field in his absence. |
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| Jun 22 2021 | Naquin went 4-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old broke a 7-7 tie during the ninth inning with a 420-foot shot to left center to put the finishing touches on a perfect day at the plate. Naquin entered the contest 2-for-20 over his previous eight appearances, but he busted out of that slump with his first four-hit game of the year. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | Naquin will sit against lefty J.A. Happ and the Twins on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has only started once against a lefty all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench here, even with an extra lineup spot available under American League rules. Scott Heineman will start in center field. |
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| Jun 15 2021 | Naquin is not starting Tuesday's game against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He sits for the second consecutive day as the Reds go up against left-hander Brett Anderson. Naquin has performed respectably against lefties with a .367 OBP in 60 plate appearances, but he remains a much more capable hitter against right-handers, getting on base at a .433 clip. Scott Heineman will start in center field Tuesday. |
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| Jun 14 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Eric Lauer on the hill for Milwaukee, the lefty-hitting Naquin will cede center-field duties to the righty-hitting Aristides Aquino in the series opener. With 11 home runs and 43 RBI on the campaign, Naquin is rapidly closing in on career-high totals in both categories (14 and 43, respectively), but he has yet to master same-handed pitching. Over 25 plate appearances versus lefties this season, Naquin has posted a modest .653 OPS. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Naquin went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder led a 14-hit attack by the Reds, producing his first multi-hit game since May 17. Naquin hasn't been able to maintain his early-season power display, but he's still hitting .333 (8-for-24) through eight games in June with a homer, three runs and five RBI. |
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| Jun 11 2021 | Naquin will sit Friday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin missed a pair of starts this week with a tight hamstring but returned to the lineup Thursday. There has been no word of a setback; his absence is likely due to the fact that the Reds will face left-hander Kyle Freeland. Naquin has started against just a single southpaw all season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench in favor of Scott Heineman on Friday. |
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| Jun 10 2021 | Naquin (hamstring) will start in center field and bat cleanup Thursday against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin checks back into the starting nine after sitting in the first two games of the series with a tight left hamstring, an injury he picked up over the weekend. He'll put his season-long, seven-game hitting streak on the line Thursday. |
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| Jun 9 2021 | Naquin (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was removed from Sunday's game with a tight hamstring, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old could be available off the bench, but Scott Heineman will take over in center field and bat seventh. |
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| Jun 8 2021 | Naquin (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to manager David Bell, Naquin's hamstring examination went well Monday and he's being held out Tuesday as a precaution. The 30-year-old has hit .300 with seven RBI in his last six games. Shogo Akiyama will get the start in center field and bat eighth. |
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| Jun 6 2021 | Naquin (hamstring) could return for Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin left Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to left hamstring tightness, but his removal was precautionary. He'll have a scheduled off day to recover Monday, and manager David Bell is optimistic that the 30-year-old will be back to full strength for the upcoming series against Milwaukee. |
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| Jun 4 2021 | Naquin is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will get a breather as Scott Heineman takes over in center field Friday. Naquin figures to be one of manager David Bell's top options off the bench, however. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Naquin went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin accounted for most of the Reds' offensive output with his 11th long ball of the season, as he took Aaron Nola deep in the second inning. The centerfielder has hit safely in eight of Cincinnati's last nine games, though he hasn't recorded a multi-hit outing since May 17. |
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| May 30 2021 | Naquin went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin brought home a run in the first inning with a sacrifice fly and then singled in an insurance run in the fourth. The 30-year-old outfielder is up to 33 RBI this season with an .817 OPS. He hitting just .211 with six RBI over his last 12 games. |
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| May 22 2021 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Naquin receives a day off against Brewers lefty Brett Anderson. Naquin, who hit his 10th home run Friday, figures to return to the lineup Sunday when the Reds face righty Freddy Peralta. Scott Heineman will take Naquin's place in center field Saturday, making his first start of the season. |
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| May 21 2021 | Naquin went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin launched his 10th homer of the season with a three-run shot in the first inning, setting the tone for the rest of the contest. That was his lone hit of the contest and ended a two-game hitless stretch, though it's fair to mention Naquin has recorded at least one knock in six of his last eight appearances, launching two long balls in that span. |
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| May 19 2021 | Naquin isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will get a breather after he recorded hits in each of the last five games. Shogo Akiyama will start in center field and bat seventh. |
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| May 17 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's game against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin tacked on some insurance in the bottom of the eighth inning with a solo home run to left field. He's now launched three homers through 12 games in May to go with eight RBI and two stolen bases over that stretch. |
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| May 13 2021 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has emerged as an everyday player for the Reds following a surprisingly hot start which has seen him hit .260/.345/.542 with eight homers in 30 games. He'll hit the bench after starting 10 straight games, with Nick Senzel moving out to center field and Jonathan India starting at second base. |
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| May 10 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 14-1 victory over Pittsburgh. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin drove home a run in the fourth on a double to right, and he added some insurance in the seventh with a three-run blast to right. The outfielder has hit safely in six of seven contests in May and is now 8-for-26 with two homers and five RBI over that brief stretch. |
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| May 8 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 loss to Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His ninth-inning blast off Nick Wittgren did nothing to change the final outcome, but it was his first homer in 15 games. Naquin's early-season power surge has faded, but he's still hitting .271 on the year with seven home runs and 20 RBI in 27 contests. |
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| May 4 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin had started the past three games in the Cincinnati outfield, but the return of second baseman Jonathan India from the COVID-19 injured list will likely result in the former falling back into more of a reserve role. Nick Senzel had been seeing more work of late at second base while India was out due to the health and safety protocols, but Senzel will head back to center field Tuesday now that Cincinnati is at full strength in the infield. |
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| May 2 2021 | Naquin will start in center field and bat sixth Sunday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Jesse Winker (back) returns to the lineup following a one-game absence, Naquin will stick in the Cincinnati outfield for a third straight game. Nick Senzel -- Naquin's main competition for the final spot in the Reds' everyday outfield -- will instead make his second start of the season at second base, filling in for Jonathan India, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. If the Reds decide to play Senzel at the keystone regularly while India is sidelined, both Senzel and Naquin would likely have clear paths to regular roles in the short term. |
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| Apr 22 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Nick Castellanos served as a suspension for the first two games of the series, Naquin picked up a pair of starts in right field and went 2-for-8 with a walk and three RBI. Though he won't have a clear path to an everyday role with Castellanos back in action Thursday, Naquin should continue to see semi-regular work while he continues to wield a hot bat. Naquin has slowed down a bit after a torrid start to the campaign, but he's still tied for second on the team with 0.6 WAR on the season. |
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| Apr 21 2021 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has found his way into the Reds' lineup of late, most recently due to Nick Castellanos' suspension. His bat had cooled considerably since a very hot start, though he's now picked up an RBI in each of his last three games and has collected at least one hit in three of his last four starts. It remains to be seen if and how the Reds elect to get Naquin regular at-bats once both Castellanos and Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) return, though the latter may still be a couple weeks away from game action. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | Naquin will start in right field and bat second Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After filling in for the struggling Nick Senzel in center field for the final two games of the Reds' weekend series versus Cleveland, Naquin should now get the chance to play right field for the next two days while Nick Castellanos serves a suspension. Once Castellanos is back in the fold for Thursday's series finale, Naquin and Senzel will likely be fighting for one spot in the Reds' everyday lineup, with the performance of both players likely to dictate which of the two gets the bulk of the work. With a 1.068 OPS over 48 plate appearances, Naquin has been one of the Reds' standout hitters in the early going. |
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| Apr 12 2021 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Monday's game in San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With five home runs and a double in only 36 plate appearances to begin the season, Naquin has been one of the pleasant surprises through the first week and a half of the campaign. He's benefited from some extra opportunities with Jesse Winker missing multiple games due to an illness and then a calf cramp, but Naquin will take a seat Monday with Winker cleared to play in the series opener in San Francisco. Naquin's power surge may allow him to get a longer look as part of a timeshare with Winker and Nick Senzel in left or center field, but his overall opportunities will likely take at least a slight hit now that Cincinnati has its Opening Day outfield back intact. |
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| Apr 9 2021 | Naquin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin blasted a massive 454-foot homer to right field in the fourth inning, marking his fourth long ball in his past three games and league-leading fifth overall this season. He also walked, stole second and scored a run in the sixth frame. Naquin's home-run total through seven games this season has already surpassed the four homers he hit across 40 contests in 2020. He should continue to see frequent playing time as long as he keeps swinging a hot stick. |
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| Apr 6 2021 | Naquin went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and seven RBI in Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old got the ball rolling on the rout with a solo shot in the first inning before taking Trevor Cahill deep again in the second with a three-run blast. Naquin is off to a blistering start to the season with three homers and 12 RBI in five games, after managing only four home runs and 20 RBI through 40 games in 2020 with Cleveland. |
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| Apr 5 2021 | Naquin will start in left field and bat leadoff Monday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jesse Winker (illness) still in recovery mode, Naquin will pick up a third straight start and a second straight turn as the Reds' leadoff man. He provided an impact atop the order in the Reds' 12-1 win over St. Louis on Sunday, slugging a three-run blast off reliever Tyler Webb to break the game open in the sixth inning. |
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| Apr 4 2021 | Naquin will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI while starting in place of Nick Senzel (shoulder) in Saturday's 9-6 win, Naquin will remain in the lineup for the series finale. He'll be filling in this time for Jesse Winker, who will take a seat after coming down with an illness Saturday. With Senzel checking back into the starting nine Sunday and Winker's absence from the lineup likely to be a brief one, however, Naquin should return to his normal fourth-outfielder role within the next few days. |
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| Mar 29 2021 | The Reds selected Naquin's contract Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) likely set to begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Naquin is expected to slot in as the Reds' fourth outfielder. The lefty-hitting outfielder has been a capable, if unspectacular, option against right-handed pitching through his first five years in the majors, cobbling together a .257/.286/.451 career slash line (93 wRC+) in those matchups. |
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| Feb 18 2021 | Naquin signed with Cincinnati as a non-roster invitee Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin won't have to move particularly far after spending the entirety of his professional career in the opposite corner of Ohio with Cleveland. The 29-year-old has been a legitimate big-leaguer over the course of his five seasons in the majors but fits best in a bench role, as he owns a career wRC+ of 100, a fine but unimpressive number for someone who mostly plays the outfield corners. He probably can't expect much more than a bench role with the Reds, and even that isn't a guarantee, as he's coming off a year in which he hit just .218/.248/.383 in 40 games. |
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| Dec 2 2020 | Naquin was non-tendered by Cleveland on Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He dazzled as a rookie in 2015 but has been a fringe regular at best in each of the last four seasons. Naquin hit .218/.248/.383 with four home runs in 40 games last season. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old typically hits the bench against left-handed starters, but he'll exit the lineup Sunday versus righty JT Brubaker. Naquin is 1-for-26 with 11 strikeouts over his past eight games. Jordan Luplow receives the start in right field for the season finale. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Naquin is not in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He takes a seat with lefty Dallas Keuchel starting for Chicago. Jordan Luplow will start in right field and bat sixth. |
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| Sep 20 2020 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin started the past three games but will return to the bench with lefty Matthew Boyd starting Sunday for Detroit. Jordan Luplow takes over in right field for Cleveland, batting sixth. |
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| Sep 16 2020 | Naquin is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will exit the lineup with left-hander Jon Lester starting for Chicago. Jordan Luplow receives the starting nod in right field for Cleveland. |
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| Sep 12 2020 | Naquin is not in the lineup against lefty Rich Hill and the Twins on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has made just one start against a southpaw this season. Jordan Luplow will start in left field in his absence. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Naquin is not in the lineup against lefty Danny Duffy and the Royals on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin hasn't quite been strictly platooned this season, though he's only started once against a lefty all year. Jordan Luplow takes over in left field Wednesday. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Naquin went 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBI in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin accounted for all of Cleveland's run production. He swatted a two-run homer off Royals starter Jakob Junis in the second inning and then added a three-run blast in the ninth as insurance. Naquin doubled his homer count to four, along with 17 RBI and nine runs scored through 19 games this season. All four of his homers have come in the last six games, and he's now slashing .284/.300/.582 through 70 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 30 2020 | Naquin went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin provided the only offense for Cleveland on the day, smacking his second home run of the season in the second inning. Both of his home runs came in weekend series against the Cardinals, and Naquin is now hitting .291/.316/.454 across 57 plate appearances to this point in the campaign. |
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| Aug 28 2020 | Naquin went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 14-2 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin took Cardinals reliever Junior Fernandez deep in the fifth inning for his first homer of the season. The 29-year-old outfielder is slashing .298/.327/.511 with seven RBI and six runs scored through 14 games. |
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| Aug 25 2020 | Naquin isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will get a day off with left-hander Rich Hill on the mound for Minnesota on Tuesday. Domingo Santana will shift to right field with Jordan Luplow starting in left field. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a southpaw (Tarik Skubal) on the mound for Detroit, the lefty-hitting Naquin will give way to platoon partner Jordan Luplow in left field. Naquin has managed a pedestrian .648 OPS on the campaign, but he should remain a mainstay in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. |
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| Aug 22 2020 | Naquin isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has seen relatively consistent playing time recently and recorded four hits over the past two games. However, he'll take a seat Saturday with Domingo Santana shifting to right field while Jordan Luplow starts in left field. |
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| Aug 20 2020 | Naquin went 3-for-4 in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland mustered only seven hits on the night, all of them singles, but Shane Bieber once again needed minimal offensive support to get the job done. Naquin had gone only 4-for-24 since returning from the injured list last week, so Thursday's performance was a welcome sight, and he should continue to draw regular playing time as long as he avoids a real slump. |
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| Aug 19 2020 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin had been immune from Cleveland's typical heavy rotation in the outfield since he returned from a toe injury last week, starting five straight games, but he'll head to the bench in this one, with Domingo Santana sliding to right field and Jordan Luplow starting in left. Naquin hasn't done much at the plate yet this season, hitting .167/.167/.292 through 24 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | Naquin went 1-for-5 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in a 10-5 win over the Tigers on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin's first RBI of the game came on a fielder's choice during a six-run fourth inning and he followed that up with a two-run triple in the seventh. Friday was only Naquin's second start of the season after he was activated earlier in the week from a toe injury, and he should see consistent playing time if Oscar Mercado and Domingo Santana continue to struggle at the plate. |
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| Aug 12 2020 | Naquin will bat seventh and play right field Wednesday against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin missed the start of the season with a fractured toe. He returned to the roster Tuesday and appeared off the bench in his season debut, but he'll be available from the start in this contest. Naquin owns a career .283/.334/.452 slash line, good for a respectable 105 wRC+, and could potentially distinguish himself among a group of playable but generally mediocre Cleveland outfielders if he can string together some strong early performances. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Naquin (toe) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has been sidelined since the beginning of the season with a hairline fracture in his right toe, but he reclaimed his spot on the active roster Tuesday. Although he isn't starting in Tuesday's contest against the Cubs, he'll presumably be fully available going forward. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Naquin (toe) resumed sprinting and took live batting practice Friday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin hasn't made his season debut as he's on the injured list with a hairline fracture in his right toe, but he's progressing in his recovery. He's considered day-to-day ahead of a potential return soon. The 29-year-old hit .288/.325/.467 with 10 home runs and 34 RBI over 89 games with Cleveland last season. |
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| Jul 29 2020 | Naquin (toe) is still unable to run the bases at Cleveland's satellite camp, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is still feeling the hairline fracture in his right toe and is without a timetable for his return. In the meantime, young outfielders like Bradley Zimmer and Daniel Johnson have been getting more MLB playing time than originally expected. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Naquin (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin was held out of Cleveland's first two games with a right hairline fracture in his big toe, and he'll be sidelined at least 10 days as a result of the injury. While the team's reluctance to place the 29-year-old on the injured list suggests that he could return soon after the minimum amount of time on the list, it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the field. |
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| Jul 24 2020 | Naquin has a hairline fracture in his right big toe but may not go on the injured list, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old can apparently play through the injury as long as he can tolerate the pain, but according to Bell he wasn't moving around very well. Cleveland called up Daniel Johnson for additional outfield depth, while Jordan Luplow receives the Opening Day nod in left field. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Naquin was scratched from Tuesday's intrasquad lineup due to a contusion on his right big toe, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old apparently fouled a ball off his foot during Monday's exhibition contest and will be taking it easy for at least one day. Naquin is expected to fill the strong side of a platoon in left field with Jordan Luplow, but it's unclear if the toe issue will limit his availability for Friday's season opener versus the Royals. |
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| Jun 29 2020 | Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Monday that Naquin (knee) will be ready to go when the Indians resume training this week, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has seemingly made a full recovery from last September's knee surgery, which had threatened his availability for the start of the 2020 season until the MLB's nearly four-month hiatus provided him with more time to move past the injury. Assuming Naquin remains setback-free during the Tribe's workouts over the next few weeks, he'll likely fill the strong side of a platoon in the corner outfield with jordan Luplow when the Indians kick off their 60-game season in late July. |
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| Apr 16 2020 | Naquin (knee) is progressing well, according to manager Terry Francona, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was set to miss most of April while recovering from September knee surgery, and it's possible that he will be a full-go when play resumes. It sounds like Oscar Mercado is locked into the center field spot and Franmil Reyes should be the everyday right fielder while Domingo Santana starts at designated hitter. That could allow Naquin to occupy the strong side of a left field platoon with Jordan Luplow. |
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| Mar 9 2020 | Naquin (knee) is expected to be cleared to resume baseball activities in early April, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin will visit a doctor around that time in hopes of being cleared to resume activities following September knee surgery. He'll still need a few weeks to build back up into game shape once he's cleared, meaning it would be a surprise to see him in the lineup before late April. |
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| Jan 10 2020 | Naquin (knee) agreed to a one-year, $1.45 million deal with the Indians on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was his first year as an arbitration-eligible player. After undergoing knee surgery in September, Naquin may open the year on the injured list, but he should return in April or May. |
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| Sep 13 2019 | Naquin underwent knee surgery Thursday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Naquin has been ruled out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in late August. Recovery from the surgery is expected to keep him out for 7-to-9 months, meaning he'll return to action somewhere between mid-April and mid-June. |
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| Sep 1 2019 | Naquin (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com | reports. |
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| Aug 31 2019 | Naquin was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a torn ACL in his right | knee. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Naquin suffered a right knee sprain Friday night against the Rays, Marc Topkin of | the Tampa Bay Times reports. |
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| Aug 29 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of | MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Lynn Worthy of | The Kansas City Star reports. |
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| Aug 23 2019 | Naquin went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored Friday night against the Royals. | |
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| Aug 20 2019 | Naquin isn't in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mets. | |
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| Aug 18 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. | |
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| Aug 17 2019 | Naquin is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees. | |
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| Aug 9 2019 | Naquin is not in Friday's lineup against the Twins. | |
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| Aug 8 2019 | Nauqin went 1-for-4 with a home run in Thursday's win over the Twins. | |
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| Aug 7 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with | the Rangers. |
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| Aug 6 2019 | Naquin (ribs) returns to the lineup Tuesday against Texas. | |
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| Aug 5 2019 | Naquin (ribs) is not starting Monday against Texas. | |
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| Aug 4 2019 | Naquin is tending to sore ribs on his left side and is out of the lineup for Sunday's | game against the Angels, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports. |
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| Jul 28 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. | |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Naquin is starting in right field and batting ninth<\/a> Friday against the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 25 2019 | Naquin is not in the lineup Thursday due to hamstring tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 25 2019 | Naquin is not in the lineup<\/a> Thursday against the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2019 | Naquin sits for the second straight game<\/a> Wednesday against the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 23 2019 | Naquin is not starting Tuesday<\/a> against Toronto. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Naquin went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run, a walk and two runs scored Friday night against Kansas City. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Naquin went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against Detroit. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | Naquin went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Twins. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | Naquin (back) will start in right field and bat ninth Sunday against the Twins, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Naquin (back) remains out of the lineup<\/a> Saturday against the Twins. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 12 2019 | Naquin is out of Friday's lineup after tweaking his back, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 12 2019 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Naquin went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 9-5 win over the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 28 2019 | Naquin is not in the lineup<\/a> for Friday's game at Baltimore. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 26 2019 | Naquin went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup<\/a> for Thursday's game against the Rangers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Naquin is not in the lineup<\/a> Wednesday against the Rangers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 15 2019 | Naquin remains on the bench Saturday against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 15 2019 | Naquin will remain on the bench Saturday against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Detroit, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Naquin is out of the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's game against the Yankees. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 8 2019 | Naquin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 8 2019 | Naquin is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 4 2019 | Naquin (calf) was activated<\/a> from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 30 2019 | Naquin (calf) will play two additional minor-league games before being re-evaluated, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Naquin (calf) will shift<\/a> his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Naquin ran the bases Friday as he recovers from a left calf strain, Tom Withers of the Associated Press<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2019 | Naquin (calf) will resume baseball activities in about two weeks, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 14 2019 | Naquin was placed on the 10-day injured list<\/a> with a left calf strain Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 14 2019 | Naquin will undergo an MRI on his strained left calf, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 14 2019 | Naquin will undergo an MRI on his strained let calf, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 13 2019 | Naquin (calf) will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 13 2019 | Naquin (calf) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 12 2019 | Naquin (calf) is not in the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's series finale at Oakland. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 11 2019 | Naquin was scratched from the lineup<\/a> for Saturday's game against Oakland. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 7 2019 | Naquin is not starting Tuesday against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Naquin went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Rangers. | Naquin took Austin Bibens-Dirkx deep in the sixth inning to record his third home run of the season. He has gotten regular at-bats with Lonnie Chisenhall out -- he does give way to Brandon Guyer against lefties -- and has taken advantage by hitting a respectable .273 with 21 runs and 23 RBI in 57 games this season. |
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| Jul 14 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. | Naquin will give way to Brandon Guyer with lefty CC Sabathia on the bump for New York. His exposure to lefties will remain limited, but Naquin appears to have a window to continue playing regularly against right-handers into the second half -- until Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) returns or the Indians upgrade in the outfield via trade. |
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| Jul 8 2018 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin will give way to Brandon Guyer in the series finale as the Indians look to stack the order with more right-handed bats to counter Athletics southpaw Brett Anderson. At least until Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) returns from the disabled list, Naquin looks like he'll at least remain a fixture in the starting nine against right-handed pitching. |
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| Jul 3 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, 610 Sports Radio Kansas City reports. | Naquin is hitting just .190/.222/.238 in 14 games since returning from a hamstring injury. Rajai Davis gets the start in center field in his place. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics. | Naquin had started seven of the Indians' previous nine games, managing just three hits in 28 at-bats over that span. Despite his recent struggles, Naquin still appears in line to occupy the strong side of a platoon in center field with Rajai Davis, who receives a rare start against a right-hander (Frankie Montas) on Sunday. |
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| Jun 19 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin, who is hitting just .222 against same-handed pitching this season, will stick on the bench for a second straight game with a left-hander (Carlos Rodon) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Rajai Davis will start in center field and hit ninth in this one. |
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| Jun 18 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin had started three straight games in center field after returning from his hamstring injury Friday, and his primary competition, Greg Allen, was demoted Monday, but he still won't be an everyday starter. Rajai Davis gets the nod in his place Monday. |
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| Jun 17 2018 | Naquin will start in center field and bat seventh Sunday against the Twins, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. | With Greg Allen stuck in a 1-for-33 rut at the plate, the Indians have broken in Naquin as their primary center fielder. Naquin will earn a third consecutive start Sunday after going a combined 2-for-6 with an RBI over the past two contests. The 27-year-old will likely be dropped from the lineup against left-handed pitching, but he should still be in store for steady playing time while he maintains a solid .817 OPS for the campaign. |
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| Jun 15 2018 | Naquin (hamstring) was activated off the 10-day disabled list Friday and is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Twins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports. | Naquin began a minor-league rehab assignment June 3, going 2-for-18 with six strikeouts in six games. The 27-year-old had a .333/.367/.453 slash line in 75 at-bats prior to landing on the disabled list in early May. It remains to be seen how the emergence of Greg Allen will impact Naquin's playing time. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Naquin (hamstring) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment Sunday at Double-A Akron, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin will start out at designated hitter for the RubberDucks before graduating to outfield work. The expected length of the rehab assignment is unknown at this point, but the 27-year-old will likely need a handful of appearances seeing he has been on the disabled list since May 12. |
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| May 12 2018 | Naquin was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with a left hamstring strain. | He suffered the injury in Friday's game. The earliest he will be eligible to return is May 22 on the road against the Cubs. Greg Allen or Rajai Davis may be in for an extended role, as the Indians' other bench outfielder, Brandon Guyer, is a short-side of the platoon option. Tyler Olson was activated from the paternity list as a corresponding move. |
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| May 11 2018 | Naquin exited Friday's game against the Royals with left hamstring tightness, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. | Naquin appeared to sustain the injury hustling out a two-RBI double in the fourth inning. The 27-year-old attempted to stay in the game before being replaced in right field by Brandon Guyer in the fifth inning and should be considered day-to-day. |
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| May 4 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup Friday against C.C. Sabathia and the Yankees, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | As usual, Brandon Guyer gets the start in right field against a southpaw. Naquin is off to a solid start to the season, hitting .311/.354/.393 through 65 plate appearances, though his numbers will likely drop when his .419 BABIP regresses. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | In an effort to get more right-handed hitters into the mix against Seattle southpaw Marco Gonzales, Naquin will retreat to the bench along with fellow lefty hitter Jason Kipnis. With Naquin on the pine, platoon mate Brandon Guyer will draw the start in right field and bat eighth. |
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| Apr 26 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin will remain on the bench for a second straight game with the Indians facing another left-handed starter in James Paxton. In his place, Brandon Guyer, who notoriously hits well against lefties, will start in right field and hit eighth. |
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| Apr 23 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles. | The former Rookie of the Year finalist started the past eight games in right field for Cleveland, batting .296 with a pair of RBI in that span. Despite the fact that right-hander Kevin Gausman is taking the hill for Baltimore, Naquin will head to the bench for a night off. Brandon Guyer will pick up a start in his stead. |
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| Apr 22 2018 | Naquin will start in right field and bat eighth Sunday against the Orioles. | The Indians will face a right-handed starting pitcher (Andrew Cashner) for the eighth straight contest, with Naquin garnering starting nods in each of those contests. Naquin will continue to occupy the larger side of a platoon in right field with Brandon Guyer until Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) comes off the disabled list, likely around mid-May. The steady at-bats make Naquin worth rostering in AL-only formats, but he'll probably need to do better than his .278/.316/.361 season line to warrant attention in shallower mixed leagues. |
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| Apr 9 2018 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | As is expected to be the case moving forward, Naquin will give way to Brandon Guyer in right field with a southpaw (Francisco Liriano) toeing the rubber for the opposition. The 26-year-old, who is expected to operate the larger side of a platoon with Guyer while Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) is sidelined, is 3-for-14 (.214) with two walks and two RBI so far this season. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | The Indians recalled Naquin from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. | Naquin was only in the minors for two days before a strained calf resulted in Lonnie Chisenhall hitting the disabled list, creating a need for the Indians to bring aboard another outfielder. It's expected that the lefty-hitting Naquin, who is starting Sunday against the Royals, will fill the larger side of a platoon in right field with Brandon Guyer until Chisenhall is deemed ready to go. |
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| Apr 3 2018 | Naquin went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during Monday's 6-0 win over the Angels. | Playing time is likely to be the only thing that holds Naquin back this season, as he's major-league ready and already has a successful 2016 campaign on his resume. Unfortunately, Cleveland has a crowded outfield with Bradley Zimmer, Lonnie Chisenhall, Brandon Guyer, Rajai Davis and Michael Brantley (ankle) all in the mix. At this stage of the game, Naquin likely won't receive enough at-bats to be a reliable contributor in most mixed leagues, but he's definitely someone to keep tabs on. In particular, he could prove to be an excellent value in daily contests early this season. |
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| Mar 25 2018 | Naquin won a spot on the Indians' Opening Day roster after manager Terry Francona announced Sunday that Michael Brantley (ankle) would open the season on the disabled list, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin will likely vie with Rajai Davis and Brandon Guyer (wrist) for playing time in left field while Brantley is sidelined. Though he displayed some unexpected power as a rookie in 2016, Naquin saw his productivity tail off while spending most of the past season at Triple-A Columbus and doesn't project as much more than a fourth or fifth outfielder in the big leagues over the long haul. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | Naquin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. | Naquin is just 5-for-25 (.200) in nine games with the Indians this season, though he owns a more respectable .298/.359/.475 line in 80 games with Columbus. Although Naquin held his own during a brief stint with the big club last season, he doesn't figure to see too much playing time down the stretch in an overcrowded Cleveland outfield. |
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| Jul 16 2017 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. | After being recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday following Lonnie Chisenhall's (calf) placement on the 10-day disabled list, Naquin found himself in the starting nine for back-to-back games, producing one hit in seven at-bats. It still looks as though Naquin could be the primary right fielder against right-handed pitching, but he'll be on the bench Sunday with lefty Sean Manaea on the hill. With the Indians scheduled to face left-handers Monday (Matt Moore) and Tuesday (Ty Blach) against the Giants, Naquin may not see much burn over the next three days. |
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| Jul 14 2017 | Naquin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. | He replaces Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) on the active roster and will take Chisenhall's spot in right field right away, batting eighth against right-hander Sonny Gray. Naquin has struggled in a small sample at the major-league level this year, but he's been quite good with Columbus (.309/.372/.496 line in 35 games). It would make sense if he served on the strong side of a platoon while Chisenhall is on the mend, ceding starts against lefties to Brandon Guyer. |
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| Jun 13 2017 | Naquin (back) was activated from the 7-day DL at Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. | He will resume starting in the Triple-A outfield, likely putting up impressive numbers while he awaits an opening at the big-league level. Through a small 59 plate-appearance sample, Naquin has a .396/.441/.528 slash line for the Clippers. |
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| May 26 2017 | Naquin received treatment on his injured back from the major-league trainers, and manager Terry Francona said he thinks the outfielder "is turning the corner and feeling better," Indians Insider reports. | Last year's third-place finisher in AL Rookie of the Year voting has had a disappointing 2017. Just seven games into the regular season, the Tribe sent the 26-year-old to Triple-A Columbus, essentially replacing him with spring's non-roster invitee Austin Jackson. Naquin was putting it together in Columbus (.396/.441/.528) before suffering a back ailment. However, even when he returns to full health, the MLB squad is unlikely to recall Naquin as they already have three left-handed bats on the roster. |
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| May 5 2017 | Naquin (back) was placed on the seven-day disabled list for Triple-A Columbus on Friday. | The outfielder was taken out of Tuesday's game due to lower-back tightness, but that issue appears to be more of a concern than initially thought. It's an unfortunate development for Naquin, as he was tearing up the International League (.396/.441/.528) in hopes of being recalled by the Indians. The 26-year-old entered the 2017 campaign with high hopes to nail down a routine role as club's big-league center fielder, but that's all come crashing down just one month into the season. |
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| May 3 2017 | Naquin was removed from Tuesday's contest with Triple-A Columbus due to lower back tightness. | It's unclear what caused the issue, but the Indians were clear that his removal was for precautionary reasons. Prior to this ailment, Naquin had been swinging a scorching-hot bat with the Clippers, hitting safely in every game he played with them this season. Consider him day-to-day for the time being until more details are revealed about his back. |
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| May 2 2017 | Naquin has a hit safely in all 13 games since returning to Triple-A Columbus. | The 26-year-old played in just six big-league games before being demoted in mid-April once Lonnie Chisenhall returned from the disabled list. Naquin has proven to be above his current competition, but he remains without a MLB job based on past performance and a lack of space in the Tribe's outfield. However, Austin Jackson (toe) was injured in Monday's game and Naquin would likely be the one to receive a call up should Jackson require a stint on the DL. |
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| Apr 12 2017 | Naquin is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox. | With Derek Holland taking the mound for Chicago, manager Terry Francona opted to deploy a righty-heavy lineup, leaving Naquin on the bench. He'll be replaced in center field by Austin Jackson for the evening. |
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| Apr 9 2017 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. | The Indians are facing a left-handed starting pitcher for the third time this season, and after sitting out the first two of those contests, Naquin is on the bench again Sunday. He'll continue to occupy the larger portion of a timeshare in center field with Austin Jackson, who will pick up the start Sunday and bat eighth. |
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| Apr 5 2017 | Naquin is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers. | Naquin will sit out against a lefty starter for the second straight game, as manager Terry Francona remains resistant to exposing the youngster to same-handed pitching. Austin Jackson will once again fill in for Naquin in center field. |
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| Apr 4 2017 | Naquin is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers. | Manager Terry Francona seemed intent on letting Naquin prove himself against left-handed pitching this season, but it appears that those plans will be put on hold for another day as the 25-year-old heads to the bench with southpaw Martin Perez taking the ball for Texas. Austin Jackson will patrol center field and slot in as the nine hitter in his stead. |
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| Mar 23 2017 | Naquin (knee) is back in the Indians' Cactus League lineup Thursday. | The outfielder was scratched from Saturday's contest with bilateral knee soreness but appears to be over it. Manager Terry Francona has expressed his desire to hand Cleveland's everyday center fielder job to Naquin, despite his shaky numbers against left-handed pitching. The 25-year-old has about a week to cement that gig, which would give him stronger value in deep mixed fantasy leagues. |
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| Mar 18 2017 | Naquin was scratched from Saturday's lineup with knee soreness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Bastian is reporting that Naquin is dealing with bilateral knee soreness and that the team has yet to release any further information regarding his status. Bradley Zimmer is getting the start in center field in Naquin's place Saturday. More information on Naquin should be made available prior to Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. |
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| Mar 12 2017 | Manager Terry Francona said he'd like to "turn the keys over" to Naquin to be the team's every-day center fielder, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. | Last year, Naquin faced mostly right-handed pitchers, but Francona is waiting for the moment when the youngster shows he can hold his own against lefties and play center field every day. In 2016, Naquin hit .301 over 289 at-bats against righties while posting a trivial .250 (8-for-32) mark against lefties. He's still nursing a sore right foot, but started at DH Saturday against southpaw Jason Vargas. He singled off Vargas and went 2-for-3 in the game, giving Naquin eight hits in his last nine spring at-bats. |
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| Mar 9 2017 | Naquin (ankle) returned to action Thursday as the designated hitter, going 1-for-1 with a solo homer and a walk. | Naquin didn't seem to be bothered much by his ankle, as he launched a pinch-hit homer in his first at-bat back, although manager Terry Francona is still being cautious with the 24-year-old. Tito slotted him into the DH spot rather than center field and chose to pinch-run for him when he reached on a walk, which should probably be expected as the Indians ease him back into things over the next few games. He'll be back in the outfield soon enough and prospective fantasy owners shouldn't worry about his Opening Day status. |
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| Mar 6 2017 | Naquin received good news Monday when the X-rays on his right foot came back negative, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. | Naquin was removed from Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his foot, but avoided serious damage. Owners nearing drafts shouldn't fret even if the outfielder sits out a handful of days as the bruise heals. |
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| Mar 5 2017 | Naquin left Sunday's game after hitting a foul ball off his foot, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | At this point in time, there's no further news regarding the severity of Naquin's injury, but more information should become available in the near future. Until further notice, consider Naquin day-to-day. |
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| Mar 5 2017 | Naquin was diagnosed with a bruised right foot after leaving Sunday's outing, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin was hurt after a foul ball hit his foot, resulting in him needing to be pulled from the game. He underwent an X-ray on Sunday as well, the results of which will be announced Monday. At that point in time, there should be a better indication as to when he'll be ready to return. |
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| Feb 27 2017 | Naquin doubled and scored a run in Sunday's Cactus League contest against the Cubs. | Naquin, who consistently hit in the bottom third of the order last season, was the leadoff man in his first spring game. The outfielder logged 321 at-bats in last year's rookie campaign, but he'll have to fend off Abraham Almonte if he's planning to top 2016's at-bat total. Naquin has struggled against lefties throughout his professional career, making him more suited for a platoon role rather than an everyday starter. |
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| Feb 2 2017 | Naquin added mobility exercises to his offseason workout routine, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. | Increased mobility would go a long way for Naquin, whose defensive struggles are part of the reason he's not ready for an everyday role. Strong outfield play would help mask some of his offensive deficiencies, like the terrible 31-percent strikeout rate and the 0.3 BB/K he posted in 2016. The departures of Coco Crisp and Rajai Davis, paired with Michael Brantley's ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery, creates more openings in the team's outfield. On the other hand, there's still plenty of competition to impede Naquin's at-bat total if the youngster doesn't improve defensively. |
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| Oct 25 2016 | Naquin is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the Indians' World Series matchup with the Cubs. | With left-hander Jon Lester taking the mound for Chicago, Rajai Davis will slide over to center field to take Paquin's place, allowing Brandon Guyer to pick up a start. That being said Naquin could come into the game as a pinch hitter against a right-handed reliever or as a defensive replacement, but his value for Tuesday is definitely limited without the starting nod. |
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| Sep 22 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Thursday against the Royals. | Naquin traditionally sits against lefties, and that will continue to be the case Thursday evening. Rajai Davis will start in center field and hit leadoff as Jason Vargas takes the mound for Kansas City. |
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| Sep 18 2016 | Naquin is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, the Indians' Jordan Bastian reports. | The left-handed Daniel Norris will take the mound for Detroit, so Naquin will head to the bench. With Naquin sitting, Cleveland will head into Sunday's game Rajai Davis in center field. |
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| Sep 14 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox. | Southpaw Carlos Rodon is slated to take the hill for the White Sox on Wednesday, so manager Terry Francona will sit most of his lefties. Naquin could probably benefit from some time off, as the rookie is just 5-for-23 (.217) over his last 10 games. Rajai Davis will get the start in center field and lead off in his stead. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Saturday against the Twins, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. | He has had an excellent rookie season, relative to expectations, but it's possible the league is starting to catch up to him. Naquin is slashing just .212/.286/.362 with two home runs and two steals in 91 plate appearances since Aug. 1. It would not be surprising if he continues to lose out on playing time over the final three weeks of the season. Rajai Davis is starting in center field and leading off Saturday. |
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| Aug 30 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Monday against the Twins. | Naquin will remain out of Cleveland's lineup as Andrew Albers, another lefty, is slated to take the mound for the Twins. He'll give way to Rajai Davis in center field. |
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| Aug 29 2016 | Naquin is out of Monday's lineup against the Twins. | With the Indians set to face another left-handed pitcher in Hector Santiago, Naquin will head to the bench for the fourth time in the last six games. Rajai Davis will get the call in center field in his place once again and lead off. |
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| Aug 28 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers. | With the left-handed Derek Holland taking the mound for Texas, Naquin will have the day off while Rajai Davis starts in center field and bats leadoff. Naquin has seen his production at the plate fall in recent contests, as he's gone 3-for-15 with five strikeouts over the last seven days. |
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| Aug 26 2016 | Naquin is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers. | Naquin will sit out the second day in a row as Cleveland heads into Friday's game with an outfield of Brandon Guyer, Rajai Davis, and Abraham Almonte. Naquin owns a stellar .308/.366/.576 line for the year but has gone just 4-for-18 (.222) over the last seven games. |
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| Aug 25 2016 | Naquin is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers. | With lefty Cole Hamels set to get the start for Texas, Naquin will once again head to the bench as manager Terry Francona goes with a primarily right-handed lineup. Rajai Davis will get the start in center field, while Lonnie Chisenhall will handle the right field responsibilities in his place Thursday. |
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| Aug 23 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland. | With left-hander Sean Manaea taking the mound for Oakland, Naquin will have the night off. Rajai Davis will cover Naquin's spot in center field and be joined in the outfield by Brandon Guyer and Abraham Almonte. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. | Cleveland is facing Chicago lefty Jose Quintana on Tuesday, which led manager Terry Francona to squeeze as many right-handed bats as he could into the lineup. Naquin, a southpaw, hits just .222 against lefties and Quintana has held left-handed batters to a .213 average this season. |
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| Aug 15 2016 | Naquin went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Angels. | After beginning August in a 2-for-25 skid, Naquin got a day off Friday and it seems to have perked up his bat as he's gone 4-for-7 with three doubles in the two games since. He played in just 84 games last year in the minors and 76 games the year before, so it's possible the 25-year-old is starting to wear down. Don't be surprised if he continues to get regular rest down the stretch. |
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| Aug 12 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. | Naquin will get a day off after starting three of the past four games in the outfield. In his place, Rajai Davis starts in center while Brandon Guyer and Abraham Almonte take over in the corners. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Wednesday in Washington. | The rookie outfielder has cooled off a little of late, going hitless in his last three starts, and he'll make way for an outfield comprised of Brandon Guyer, Rajai Davis and Abraham Almonte with lefty Gio Gonzalez on the mound for the Nationals. The Indians have a lot of middling options in the outfield but Naquin remains a good bet to start whenever a righty is on the mound. |
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| Aug 6 2016 | Naquin will be out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. | Naquin will get the day off as Rajai Davis takes over in center for Saturday's affair against C.C. Sabathia and the Yankees. In his past ten games, Naquin is 9-for-30 with one home run, six RBI and six runs. He will likely be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. |
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| Aug 4 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Thursday against the Twins. | Naquin has made four straight starts in center field, and six of the last seven overall, but he'll give way to Rajai Davis for the early matchup Thursday. With newly-acquired southpaw Hector Santiago on the mound for the opposing Twins, manager Terry Francona will stack his lineup with right-handed bats at the expense of lefties such as Naquin. |
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| Aug 3 2016 | Naquin hit his 13th home run of season in Wednesday's loss to the Twins. | The 25-year-old right fielder was named July's AL Rookie of the Month for the second month in a row and he now owns a 1.025 OPS and AL rookie-leading .626 slugging percentage. While the two-run shot in the fifth inning on Wednesday wasn't enough to keep up with the red-hot Twins, it did move Naquin into second-place in home runs by a rookie this season -- only behind Minnesota's Max Kepler (14) -- and one step closer to his goal of 2016 Rookie of the Year. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup with Oakland, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Naquin will get a night off after starting Cleveland's last two games as Rajai Davis replaces him in center and bats leadoff. Naquin has collected two or more hits in six of his last 15 games, batting .380 with a 1.226 OPS during that time. |
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| Jul 26 2016 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt with Washington. | Naquin will get his second game off since the start of the second half as Rajai Davis replaces him in center and bats leadoff. Naquin, who's average has not dipped below .300 since early April, continues to swing a red-hot bat, going 10-for-28 (.357) with three homers and eight RBI in his last eight games. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Naquin sent 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Orioles. | The 25-year-old continued what has been a scorching July with his fifth multi-hit outing of the month, and second straight such performance. Naquin is slashing .327/.386/.731 with three doubles, six homers and 12 RBI in his 52 at-bats since July 1. |
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| Jul 20 2016 | Naquin went 3-for-4 with a pair of bombs and six RBI in a 11-4 rout against the Royals on Wednesday. | The center fielder hit a solo shot in the third, two-run double in the fourth and three-run homer in the fifth. It was the first time in his MLB career that he recorded two homers or six RBI. The rookie center fielder is now hitting .324 with 12 homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs and three steals in 176 at-bats. |
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| Jul 19 2016 | Naquin is not in the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio reports. | Naquin will get the night off, avoiding a lefty on lefty matchup with Brian Flynn on the mound for Kansas City, as Rajai Davis makes the start in center and bats leadoff. Naquin has been hot out of the second half gate, going 4-for-13 (.308) with a homer and four runs in his last four games. |
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| Jul 17 2016 | Naquin went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs Sunday at the Twins. | Naquin's 10th bomb of the season extended the Indians' lead to 5-1 in the eighth inning of a road victory. He's now clubbed four homers in his last eight games, and he's slashing .314/.373/.598 on the year. |
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| Jul 9 2016 | Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest with the Yankees. | Naquin, having made starts in the last four games, will get a day off as Rajai Davis takes his spot in center field. Naquin continues to impress in his rookie campaign, homering twice while collecting two runs and three RBI in his last four games. |
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| Jul 7 2016 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo homer Thursday against the Yankees. | Naquin launched his eighth homer of the year to give the Indians a 1-0 lead in the third inning of a game they'd eventually lose. He's now left the yard in two of his last three games, and he's slashing .325/.386/.596 over 152 at-bats on the season. |
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| Jul 4 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Monday against the Tigers. | Naquin's batting average against southpaws (.294) isn't much different than how he hits right-handers (.317), but he'll take a seat Monday with lefty Daniel Norris on the hill for Detroit. The Indians have now faced a lefty in back-to-back contests, and Naquin will have effectively sat in favor of Abraham Almonte in each. The rookie has been consistent at the plate this season, but if Almonte can put up respectable offensive numbers, Naquin may find himself slipping into a platoon. |
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| Jul 3 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Andre Knott of WTAM 1100 reports. | Naquin's run of eight straight starts will come to an end with lefty J.A. Happ taking the hill for the opposition in the series finale. In Naquin's stead, Abraham Almonte will start in center field in what will mark his season debut after he was reinstated earlier in the day after completing his 80-game suspension for PED use. It's conceivable that manager Terry Francona could deploy a platoon in center field with Naquin and the switch-hitting Almonte, but Naquin should enjoy the larger portion of any timeshare as the purely left-handed bat. |
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| Jun 26 2016 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, triple and run scored in Saturday's 6-0 victory over the Tigers. | The dynamic rookie just keeps rolling along, with his season line now up to .324/.380/.577 following Saturday's production. Naquin has been getting it done all across the box score over his 111 at-bats, even displaying more power than at any time during his minor league career. While it's hard to predict if the long-ball prowess will remain, Naquin's overall success at the plate isn't necessarily surprising, considering he tallied OBP figures between .345 and .419 in seven of eight minor league stops. |
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| Jun 24 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Friday's dual with Detroit. | Naquin will get his fourth day off in the last six games as Rajai Davis makes his 38th start in center field Friday. Naquin continues to impress in his first major league season as he's 4-for-7 in his last four games with three extra base hits and four RBI. |
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| Jun 19 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. | Naquin reached base five times in Saturday's contest, going 3-for-3 with two walks, a triple, a homer and four RBI, bolstering his case for regular playing time in center field. However, he'll sit Sunday, as manager Terry Francona remains a tad reluctant to use Naquin against left-handed starters like the Sox's Carlos Rodon. Rajai Davis will cover center field in Naquin's stead. |
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| Jun 12 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, MLB.com reports. | Naquin has been a semi-regular fixture in the lineup since his June 1 promotion, going 8-for-24 (.333 average) with four homers and eight RBI during that span. He'll sit out with lefty David Huff twirling for the Angels, but Naquin's recent power surge should keep him in the mix for a steady diet of at-bats in the coming week. |
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| Jun 10 2016 | Naquin socked a two-run homer for his only hit in three at-bats and also drew a walk Thursday against the Mariners. | The power he's offered since getting called back up to the majors is as surprising as it is impressive -- he's socked four homers in his last six starts. That's going to make it hard to keep him out of the lineup, particularly in combination with the fact that he's hitting a cool .325 in 83 at-bats this season. Of course, that average comes with a titanic caveat in the form of an absurdly unsustainable .469 BABIP. Naquin's also never been known for his power, but he does have pedigree as a 2012 first-round pick and ought to be universally owned in AL-only formats. |
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| Jun 5 2016 | Naquin went 2-for-2 in Sunday's win over the Royals with a walk, a double, two runs scored and a solo home run, his third in as many days. | In his previous stints with the Indians, Naquin was able to provide a good, if empty, batting average, but all of a sudden he's doing a credible Jim Thome impression. He's never hit more than 10 homers in any minor league season, though, so don't expect this power surge to last much longer. |
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| Jun 5 2016 | Naquin will make a fourth straight start in center field Sunday against the Royals, MLBPressbox.com reports. | Naquin has gone 4-for-9 with two homers, two walks and four RBI over the preceding three games, and manager Terry Francona will probably keep feeding the rookie outfielder at-bats so long as he remains hot. The 25-year-old is a solid contact hitter and boasts a .333 average over 72 at-bats, but has limited power and doesn't make much of an impact in the stolen-base department. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | Naquin was 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Cleveland's win over the Royals on Friday night. | The former 15th overall pick in the 2012 draft is hitting .319 but he has just one home run and four RBI. He's a good defender, and can contribute both a little speed and a little power, but sporadic playing time and hitting at the bottom of the order take their toll on his overall fantasy value. |
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| Jun 1 2016 | Naquin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Zack Meisel of Cleveland.com reports. | Naquin will join the Indians as Marlon Byrd's replacement after Byrd was suspended 162 games for his second PED violation. Naquin has been effective in 27 games with the big league team this season, hitting .317/.338/.413 with two RBI and 10 runs scored. It is likely that he takes over as a reserve outfielder for the time being. |
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| May 18 2016 | Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. | He was optioned down to make room for Mike Clevinger, who will toe the rubber against Cincinnati on Wednesday in his major league debut. Naquin was an obvious candidate for a demotion, as he had been used sparingly this month and failed to capitalize on his opportunities (5-for-19, all singles). |
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| May 15 2016 | Naquin went 2-for-3 with a walk and run scored in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Twins. | The 25-year-old logged his first start since Friday call-up, and immediately paid some dividends. Naquin had tallied an impressive .341/.356/.477 line over 44 at-bats in his earlier stint with the major league club to open the season, and will now have another opportunity, ableit limited, while Lonnie Chisenhall is on the bereavment list. |
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| May 13 2016 | Naquin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday. | With Lonnie Chisenhall headed to the bereavement list, the Indians needed another outfielder on the major league roster, warranting Naquin's callup. Chisenhall is only eligible to be out for 3-7 days, so Naquin's stay in the majors will likely be limited to a week. |
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| May 7 2016 | Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. | The Indians needed to clear a spot for Saturday's starter, Cody Anderson, on the active roster, so Naquin was the casualty. His defense has been below average according to advanced metrics, and he is striking out 34.5 percent of the time, so while his BABIP-bloated .315 average looks nice, he could use more seasoning at Triple-A. Rajai Davis should now play almost every day in center field for the Tribe in the short term. |
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| May 1 2016 | Naquin went 2-for-4 with a triple and run scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies. | The rookie phenom continued his outstanding start, and he's now slashing .341/.356/.477 after Saturday's effort. The three-bagger was Naquin's second of the season, and he's also hit safely in eight of his last 10 games. He's rewarded the Indians' faith in awarding him the starting center field job to this point, and looks to be firmly entrenched in the role over veteran Rajai Davis at present. |
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| Apr 29 2016 | Naquin is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Philies. | Naquin is off to a hot start this season, hitting .333/.350/.436 with three extra-base hits, seven runs, and two RBI through 17 games, but will receive a day off after starting seven of the past eight games. |
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| Jun 28 2014 | Naquin could be sidelined for several weeks after fracturing his hand Friday, MLB.com reports. "We'll come up with a plan of action at that point. But, he's going to miss some time. It's hard to say how long - at least weeks," general manager Chris Antonetti said. | The Indians will have a hand specialist check him out this week to determine the extent of the damage and the next course of action. Naquin is hitting .313 with four homers and 14 steals in 76 games at Double-A Akron this season. |
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| Jan 23 2014 | Naquin was offered a non-roster spring training invitation by Cleveland on Wednesday, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. | Naquin played most of the season in High-A with Carolina, where he hit .277/.345/.424 with nine home runs and 42 RBIs before finishing the season with Double-A Akron. The 2012 first-round pick was one of six players to receive an non-roster invite on Wednesday. |
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