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  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Notches first big-league hit

    Vaughn went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Mariners.

    It was a night to remember for Vaughn, as he finally was able to connect on a fastball for a double in the right-centerfield gap for his first career major-league hit. The 22-year-old prospect made hard contact all night and showed discipline at the plate while drawing two walks. He also had a ball clank off his glove that was ruled a double, contributing to a three-run third inning for Seattle. It's possible he takes a seat Wednesday against right-hander Justin Dunn after starting in back-to-back games, but he definitely shook off some jitters after starting the season 0-for-9.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | CIN

    Rangers' Nate Lowe: Stays hot with pair of homers

    Lowe went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI in Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays.

    Lowe got Texas on the board with a two-run shot in the first inning and slugged another two-run homer in the third. The 25-year-old has gotten off to a fantastic start to the 2021 season, collecting at least one hit and RBI in each of his five contests thus far. Lowe is slashing .381/.409/.857 and leads all of baseball with 14 RBI.

  • Matt Olson 1B | ATL

    Athletics' Matt Olson: Out with bruised knee

    Olson has a knee contusion, which is why he is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Dogers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    He suffered the injury while sliding into the wall chasing a foul ball. An MRI showed no structural damage, so Olson should be considered day-to-day. Tony Kemp is starting at second base, Jed Lowrie is starting at DH and Mitch Moreland is starting at first base with Olson getting the day off.

  • Matt Olson 1B | ATL

    Athletics' Matt Olson: Out of Tuesday's lineup

    Olson is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    The left-handed slugger will take a seat with one of the game's top lefty starters (Clayton Kershaw) on the hill for Los Angeles. Olson is 4-for-17 with six strikeouts and three walks through five games. Jed Lowrie moves to designated hitter while Mitch Moreland handles first base.

  • Bobby Dalbec 1B | CHW

    Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec: Sitting again Tuesday

    Dalbec is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    He rode the pine Monday as well after going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts in his first three games. Marwin Gonzalez will start at first base and bat seventh with righty Tyler Glasnow on the hill. Per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal, manager Alex Cora said Dalbec will be in Wednesday's lineup.

  • Kevin Padlo 1B | LAD

    Rays' Kevin Padlo: Receives first call-up

    The Rays recalled Padlo from their taxi squad Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

    Padlo is getting his first call-up to the big leagues after the Rays required an extra bat on the bench following Kevin Kiermaier's (quadriceps) placement on the 10-day injured list. The Rays will presumably want to add another outfielder to the mix to provide depth behind projected starters Austin Meadows, Manuel Margot and Randy Arozarena, so Padlo may only be a placeholder on the bench until Brett Phillips (hamstring) is eligible to come off the IL on Friday.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | CIN

    Rangers' Nate Lowe: Extends RBI streak

    Lowe went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to Toronto.

    Lowe turned around a sluggish spring in a hurry once the regular season started. He's driven in at least one run in all four of the Rangers' games to open the campaign, and with 10 RBI in total, he currently leads the majors in that category.

  • Bobby Dalbec 1B | CHW

    Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec: Not starting Monday

    Dalbec isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Dalbec went hitless with one walk and five strikeouts in 11 plate appearances to begin the season, and he'll get a day off for the series opener against Tampa Bay. Marwin Gonzalez will step in at first base Monday, batting seventh.

  • Yandy Diaz 1B | TB

    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Takes seat Monday

    Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against the Red Sox, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

    Diaz had a strong performance Saturday against the Marlins with a double and two RBI, but he'll get a breather for Monday's series opener against Boston. Yoshi Tsutsugo will shift to first base Monday while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Indians' Josh Naylor: Looks like everyday player

    Naylor will start in right field and bat seventh Monday against the Royals.

    The lefty-hitting Naylor has now started in each of Cleveland's first four games, with three of those assignments coming against southpaws. Cleveland appears to be using a platoon of Ben Gamel and Jordan Luplow in center field, but Naylor and Eddie Rosario look to have clear paths to everyday roles at the corner spots. Through his first three games, Naylor has gone 3-for-12 with a pair of doubles and a run.

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