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  • C.J. Kayfus 1B | CLE

    Guardians' C.J. Kayfus: Earns RBI in debut

    Kayfus went 0-for-4 with one RBI in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins.

    Kayfus got the start in right field and earned his first major-league RBI on a groundout in the second inning. The 23-year-old looks to have a path to playing time in right field initially, but his performance will dictate if he's able to maintain an everyday role. Prior to his promotion, he batted .283 with an .893 OPS, 13 home runs, 43 RBI, 39 runs scored and two stolen bases over 68 games in his first taste of Triple-A action, so he looks more than ready to get an extended big-league audition.

  • Rays' Hunter Feduccia: Joins active roster

    The Rays recalled Feduccia from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

    Feduccia will join the Rays to provide some much-needed offensive help behind the plate after logging an .866 OPS in 333 plate appearances with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Los Angeles prior to being dealt to Tampa Bay ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Now that he's up with the big club, the 28-year-old will most likely work in the strong side of a platoon at catcher with Nick Fortes.

  • Jake Burger 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Jake Burger: Beginning rehab assignment

    Burger (quad) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

    Burger got back to hitting last Saturday after landing on the injured list July 16 with a left quad strain, and he said his goal was to return to the starting lineup by the time the Rangers begin their series against the Phillies next weekend. Barring any setbacks, his return to competitive action Saturday keeps him on pace to meet that expectation.

  • Ryan Noda 1B | BAL

    Orioles' Ryan Noda: Claimed by O's

    The Orioles claimed Noda off waivers from the White Sox on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Noda will keep a 40-man roster spot upon moving to the Orioles, though he will remain in the minors. The 29-year-old has gone just 3-for-34 in the big leagues this season but carries a .194/.390/.366 slash line through 236 plate appearances in Triple-A.

  • C.J. Kayfus 1B | CLE

    Guardians' C.J. Kayfus: Promotion official

    The Guardians selected Kayfus' contract from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

    After turning in an .893 OPS through 289 plate appearances in Triple-A, the 23-year-old Kayfus will now reach the big leagues for the first time in his young career. Capable of fielding first base and the corner outfield positions, Kayfus will likely see most of his playing time in the outfield, replacing Daniel Schneemann as Cleveland's primary right fielder against right-handed starters. Johnathan Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

  • Ty France 1B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ty France: Hitless in Jays debut

    France went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's loss to the Royals.

    With George Springer (concussion) on the shelf, France got the start at DH and batted sixth in his Blue Jays debut after being acquired from the Twins at the trade deadline. The 31-year-old could see regular at-bats in the short term, but once Springer is back, France will likely find himself on the bench most days, providing depth at first base behind Vladimir Guerrero and getting some short-side platoon work at DH. Through 391 plate appearances this season, France has a mediocre .249/.317/.353 with six homers and 44 RBI.

  • Astros' Christian Walker: Slugs 14th home run

    Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Red Sox.

    Walker got the Astros on the board in the second inning with his 14th home run of the season. After a poor first few months of the season, he hit .318 with three home runs, 18 RBI and 11 runs scored across 22 games in July and has carried his strong form into August.

  • Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Smashes solo homer

    Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Royals.

    Guerrero got the scoring started with a solo home run to left field off Michael Wacha in the first inning. It was Guerrero's 16th home run of the season and fourth over his last 15 games. He has been hot at the plate since the All-Star break, slashing .397/.485/.690 with five doubles, four home runs and 12 RBI in 68 plate appearances.

  • Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Placed on IL

    The Rays placed Aranda on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a fractured left wrist.

    Aranda is expected to be sidelined for several weeks after he fractured his left wrist when his hand collided with Giancarlo Stanton while attempting to make a tag. With Aranda on the shelf, Yandy Diaz (forearm) will likely see more reps at first base, which opens the door for Christopher Morel to get more playing time as the designated hitter. Aranda's injury isn't considered season-ending, and he will go for imaging in three weeks, per Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun.

  • Tim Elko 1B | CHW

    White Sox's Tim Elko: Kicks off rehab assignment

    Elko (knee) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday and has gone 3-for-8 with two home runs, one walk, four RBI and three runs through his first two games.

    The White Sox placed Elko on the 10-day injured list July 11 due to a right knee sprain, but he looks to be on the cusp of a return. Aside from moving short-side platoon outfielder Austin Slater, the White Sox didn't deal away any position players at the trade deadline, so Elko may not be in store for an everyday role at first base or designated hitter once he's activated.

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