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  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | CLE

    Phillies' Rhys Hoskins: Homers, doubles in loss

    Hoskins went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double during Tuesday's loss to the Nationals.

    Hoskins made it a one-run game with a 387-footer against Tanner Rainey in the eighth inning. Despite getting off to a slow start to the season, the 28-year-old now has 16 long balls and 16 doubles, including three homers over the last three games. Overall, he's batting .241/.312/.481 and leads the Phillies with 64 hits and 43 RBI.

  • Ryan O'Hearn RF | PIT

    Royals' Ryan O'Hearn: Homers in return

    O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and another run scored during Tuesday's win over the Yankees.

    O'Hearn evened up the score by going deep against Gerrit Cole in the fourth frame. The 27-year-old was batting fourth as the designated hitter in his return to the lineup after Adalberto Mondesi headed back to the injured list (oblique). Following a lackluster go-around at the plate earlier in the season, O'Hearn is batting just .211/.262/.439 with four long balls across 21 games.

  • Luke Voit 1B | NYM

    Yankees' Luke Voit: Homers, triples in loss

    Voit went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a triple and a walk during Tuesday's loss to the Royals.

    Voit got the scoring started by cranking a 423-foot shot against Brady Singer in the first inning. He nearly swatted his second long ball of the night but it was called back and ruled a triple. It was the second long ball of the year for the 30-year-old, who was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game. It's been an injury-ridden start to the season for Voit, who has missed substantial time due to a meniscus tear in his knee and a strained oblique. Across 13 games, he's batting just .213/.315/.383 overall, but it's worth noting that he went 8-for-19 with a pair of homers during rehab action.

  • Kole Calhoun 1B | CLE

    Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun: Nearing rehab assignment

    Calhoun (hamstring) said he plans to begin a rehab assignment next week, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

    Calhoun previously indicated he hoped to return from the injured list by the end of June, but that won't happen with the rehab stint set to start next week. The 33-year-old hasn't fully tested his hamstring at game speed, so he figures to require a handful of games in the minors before rejoining the big-league roster.

  • Ty France 1B | SD

    Mariners' Ty France: Plans to play through bone bruise

    France (wrist) is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, batting fourth as the designated hitter.

    France got an MRI after appearing to hurt his wrist during Sunday's win over the Rays. Per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com, the infielder has a bone bruise that he plans to play through, though he'll see how he comes out of batting practice Tuesday. France's availability could very well be a day-by-day case in the coming days.

  • Pete Alonso 1B | BAL

    Mets' Pete Alonso: Not starting Tuesday

    Alonso is out of the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

    Alonso started the past 18 games and will take a seat after posting a .775 OPS during that stretch. Dominic Smith will shift to first base while Kevin Pillar receives the start in left field.

  • Rowdy Tellez 1B | ATL

    Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez: Optioned to Triple-A

    Tellez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

    Tellez hasn't proved to be worthy of everyday at-bats this season, as he's struggled to a .209/.272/.338 slash line in 151 trips to the plate. Now that George Springer is back from his quadriceps injury, there's no room for Tellez in the lineup, so he'll head to the minors in hopes of getting his groove back with regular playing time.

  • Evan White 1B | LAA

    Mariners' Evan White: Moves to 60-day IL

    White (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    White was closing in on being activated from the injured list but suffered a setback in his recovery when he had to exit his rehab outing with Triple-A Tacoma last Thursday. The move to the 60-day IL means the earliest White can be activated is the first game after the All-Star break against the Angels on July 16. Per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, White will receive a second opinion on his strained hip flexor in the coming days to get a better idea of a potential recovery timeline. Jake Hager was claimed off waivers and added to the 40-man roster in a corresponding transaction.

  • Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY

    Cubs' Anthony Rizzo: Sitting Tuesday

    Rizzo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

    The first baseman gets a day off amidst a tough 12-game stretch in which he's hit just .154. Rizzo has homered three times in that span, though. Kris Bryant will fill in at first base Tuesday, with Patrick Wisdom playing third.

  • Nate Lowe DH | CIN

    Rangers' Nate Lowe: Sits against southpaw

    Lowe is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

    Lowe has been a regular presence in the Rangers' lineup against both righties and left-handers this season, but he'll yield first base to the recently recalled Andy Ibanez against southpaw Cole Irvin on Tuesday.

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