Nasim Nuñez
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July 8, 2026
Not in Wednesday's lineup
Nunez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Astros.
Analysis
Nunez started the first two games of the series, but the speedy infielder will take a seat in the finale. Jorbit Vivas is handling second base in the rubber match.
July 7, 2026
Flashes wheels in three-hit game
Nunez went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Astros.
Analysis
All three singles were groundballs and two of them never left the infield, as Nunez used his speed to put together a strong line in the box score. The 25-year-old infielder leads the majors with 33 steals on the season, and since the beginning of June he's delivered a .349/.417/.453 slash line over 29 games with one homer, 12 RBI and 15 runs. That surge has boosted his batting average on the season over 50 points, from .189 to a far more respectable .243.
July 5, 2026
Heading to bench Sunday
Nunez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis
Jorbit Vivas will pick up a start at second base while Nunez gets a breather after starting five straight games. During that stretch, Nunez was unable to build on his MLB-leading total of 32 steals, but he went 3-for-15 with four walks while blasting his first home run of the season.