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France launched a solo home run during his only at-bat Thursday against the Rangers.

With the Padres trailing by one in the eighth inning, France came in to pinch hit for Josh Naylor and launched a solo homer off Jesse Chavez to even the score. The long ball was the second of the year for France, who was recalled from the Padres' alternate training site Monday. He's set to remain on the active roster with Tommy Pham (hand) on the 10-day injured list.

Abreu went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a single, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-0 win over Detroit.

After already recording a pair of hits on the day, Abreu capped his game off with a two-run double to give the White Sox a 7-0 lead in the eighth. The first baseman has now hit safely in five straight. He will bring a .292 batting average and 19 RBI into Friday's game against the Cubs.

Tellez went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in the second game of the Blue Jays' doubleheader Thursday against the Phillies.

Tellez had a busy sixth inning, leading off the frame with a solo home run against Vince Velasquez. He came up again after the Blue Jays batted around and delivered the game-winning runs with a two-RBI single. Tellez had missed the team's past three games after taking an elbow to the head, but showed no ill effects in his return to action. Overall, Tellez has four home runs to go along with 13 RBI and nine runs scored.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, double and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

It took Diaz 104 plate appearances, but the third baseman finally hit his first homer of the season in Thursday's ninth inning. Despite his lack of success with the long ball thus far, Diaz has remained a threat in a deep Tampa Bay lineup. He will bring a slash line of .276/.394/.345 into the weekend series against Toronto.

Voit went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two singles, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 loss to the Rays.

Voit continued his tear at the plate Thursday, with his first-inning homer making it four straight games with a long ball for the first baseman. The slugger also added an RBI single in the sixth. Voit has 10 homers and 20 RBI and is slashing .311/.386/.730 on the season.

Solano is not starting Thursday against the Angels, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Solano has started the past six games, going 5-for-24 with five runs scored during that stretch. Wilmer Flores is starting at the keystone in place of Solano in this one.

Wade was recalled from the Twins' alternate training site Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Wade was sent down by the Twins at the beginning of August, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Byron Buxton (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old appeared in just one game as a defensive replacement during his first stint with the team but could see slightly more playing time in the coming days with Buxton sidelined.

Tellez (head) is starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Tellez was held out of the first game of Thursday's twin bill, but he'll return to the starting nine at first base for Game 2. Although he missed three consecutive games, he's reportedly feeling better and should be available going forward as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks.

Calhoun is not starting Thursday against the Athletics.

Tim Locastro is starting in right field against left-hander Sean Manaea in place of Calhoun on Thursday. Through 23 games this season, the veteran outfielder is slashing .239/.323/.534 with seven home runs and 18 RBI.

White (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

White fouled a ball off his knee during Wednesday's game, and while X-rays came back negative, the issue will keep him sidelined for at least one game. Austin Nola is covering first base in his stead Thursday.