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  • Astros' Jon Singleton: Sitting against lefty

    Singleton isn't in the Astros' lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Left-hander Garrett Crochet will start on the hill for Chicago, so the lefty-hitting Singleton will retreat to the bench. Mauricio Dubon will slide over to first base instead, opening up left field for Cooper Hummel.

  • Tyler Locklear 3B | ARI

    Mariners' Tyler Locklear: Losing out on work with France back

    Locklear is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

    Locklear has stuck around with the Mariners following Ty France's (heel) return from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Cleveland, but the rookie looks like he'll be in store for a drastic role reduction now that Seattle's top first baseman is back in action. After batting .222 with two home runs and a stolen base while starting in seven of the Mariners' subsequent eight games following his June 9 promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, Locklear now finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row.

  • Ty France 1B | TOR

    Mariners' Ty France: On base thrice in return

    France (heel), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, started at first base in Tuesday's win over the Guardians and went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run.

    While there was no big hit to commemorate the veteran's return from a minimum-length stay on the IL, France was a thorn in the side of Guardians pitching all night with his constant trips on the basepaths. Now apparently back to full health, France heads into the home stretch of June carrying an outstanding .295/.456/.523 slash line with six extra-base hits and 10 RBI in his last 15 games (57 plate appearances).

  • Nolan Schanuel 1B | LAA

    Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Racks up three hits

    Schanuel went 3-for-4 with a double, one walk and one RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Brewers.

    Schanuel is starting to get in a groove at the plate, going 11-for-24 (.458) over his last seven games. That's a big improvement after he opened June 2-for-25 across seven contests. The first baseman is at a .233/.313/.362 slash line with eight home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, one stolen base and six doubles through 65 games overall.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: On fire in June

    Vaughn went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Tuesday against the Astros.

    Vaughn grounded into a pair of fielder's choice outs to tally his two RBI. Though it wasn't a particularly notable performance, he now has five home runs, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored across 14 games in June while also hitting .356.

  • Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Sidelined for eight weeks

    The Yankees placed Rizzo on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm fracture.

    Per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, Rizzo will be shut down from all activities for up to five weeks, and it will be eight weeks until he's ready to play in games. Ben Rice is up to take his roster spot and is starting at first base Tuesday against the Orioles in his major-league debut. The Yankees also figure to use DJ LeMahieu at first base and Oswaldo Cabrera at third base some days while Rizzo is shelved.

  • Ben Rice 1B | NYY

    Yankees' Ben Rice: Added to roster, batting sixth

    The Yankees selected Rice's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

    Rice earned a call-up after slashing .275/.393/.532 with 15 home runs, nine stolen bases and a 56:40 K:BB over 268 plate appearances between Double-A Trenton and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He's a catcher and a first baseman but is in line to be used mostly in the latter capacity while Anthony Rizzo (arm) is sidelined. Rice will start at first base and bat sixth in his major-league debut Tuesday versus the Orioles.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Twins' Carlos Santana: Idle Tuesday

    Santana is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

    Santana will get the day off Tuesday after making five consecutive starts at first base. Jose Miranda will fill in for Santana at first and bat sixth.

  • Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Shut down for multiple weeks

    Rizzo (arm) said Tuesday that he will be shut down from all baseball activities for 4-5 weeks, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

    When it was revealed Monday that Rizzo is dealing with a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm, the initial timetable of up to six weeks was provided. However, this latest report suggests a six-week absence could be a worst-case scenario. For his part, Rizzo said Tuesday he expects to play again this season. Ben Rice will be called up to take his spot on the Yankees' active roster.

  • Ty France 1B | TOR

    Mariners' Ty France: Back from injured list

    The Mariners activated France (heel) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

    France missed the minimum 10 days with a right heel fracture and will skip a rehab assignment, going right back onto the Mariners' 26-man active roster. Tyler Locklear has been filling in at first base for France and remains on the roster, but France should go back to seeing the bulk of the starts at first base for Seattle.

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