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  • Matt Olson 1B | ATL

    Braves' Matt Olson: Adds two-run homer to strong start

    Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Angels.

    Olson is putting together an excellent start to the season, hitting safely in 11 of his first 13 games. Each of his three homers have come in the month of April, during which the All-Star first baseman is hitting .290 with four doubles, seven RBI and six walks across 31 at-bats. Olson is tied for second in the National League with six doubles thus far.

  • Sal Stewart 1B | CIN

    Reds' Sal Stewart: Contributes with bat, legs

    Stewart went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Marlins.

    Stewart stole second base and scored in the first inning before mashing a two-run home run in the fifth, the rookie's third of the season. He's been a nice mix of power and speed out of the cleanup spot for the Reds; the steal was Stewart's third and his .683 slugging percentage (seven XBH) leads Cincinnati.

  • Dustin Harris 1B | CHW

    White Sox's Dustin Harris: Swipes two bags in first start

    Harris went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

    Making his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Harris made an immediate impact with his legs -- not a big surprise for a player who went 34-for-39 on steal attempts over 110 games between Triple-A and the majors for the Rangers last season. The 26-year-old outfielder never really got a chance to show what he could do with Texas, but his career .276/.366/.417 slash line over more than 1,300 plate appearances at the top level of the minors suggests he may be able to contribute for Chicago at the plate as well. Harris could see consistent playing time in the short term while Austin Hays (hamstring) and Everson Pereira (ankle) are on the IL.

  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | CLE

    Guardians' Rhys Hoskins: Bangs out three doubles Wednesday

    Hoskins went 3-for-4 with three doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Royals.

    The veteran first baseman is still looking for his first homer with the Guardians, but it's only a matter of time. Hoskins has gone 7-for-27 (.259) through nine appearances, and five of those hits have been two-baggers to go along with three runs, two RBI and a 6:12 BB:K.

  • Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Heading to bench Wednesday

    Torkelson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

    Torkelson will hit the bench for just the second time in the Tigers' first 12 games of 2026. Colt Keith will cover first base in place of Torkelson, who is batting .206 with zero home runs, four runs and three RBI over 42 plate appearances on the season.

  • Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Swats first homer of 2026

    Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Pirates.

    The veteran infielder helped the Padres break open a scoreless tie when he turned on a Justin Lawrence fastball in the seventh inning and parked it in the seats in right-center field. It was Cronenworth's first homer of the year, and after a sluggish 4-for-32 (.125) start to the season, he's gone 3-for-9 over the last three contests with two walks, three RBI and his first two extra-base hits of the season.

  • Dominic Smith 1B | ATL

    Braves' Dominic Smith: Idle against lefty

    Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

    The left-handed-hitting Smith will be relegated to the bench for the second straight game while the Angels send another southpaw (Reid Detmers) to the bump. With Smith sitting out, Jonah Heim will receive a start at catcher and Drake Baldwin will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Out of lineup Wednesday

    Steer is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

    Steer has gone 1-for-11 with five strikeouts over his last three contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Will Benson will cover left field and Noelvi Marte will be in right field as the Reds aim for their sixth straight victory.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Naylor: Handed off day Wednesday

    Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

    With southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the bump for Texas in an afternoon game after a night game, the Mariners will give the left-handed-hitting Naylor his first day off of the season. Connor Joe was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday and will immediately enter the starting nine as Naylor's replacement at first base.

  • P.J. Higgins 1B | CIN

    Reds' P.J. Higgins: Summoned to big leagues

    The Reds selected Higgins' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

    With Jose Trevino (spine) landing on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, Higgins will primarily serve as a backup catcher while he's up with Cincinnati, though the 32-year-old is also capable of playing both corner-infield positions. Higgins -- who posted a .645 OPS over 111 games at Louisville in 2025 -- last saw big-league action with the Cubs in 2022.

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