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Vaughn entered Wednesday's game in the sixth inning after left fielder Billy Hamilton was removed due to a hamstring injury. He went 1-for-2 in an 8-4 loss to the Mariners.

The White Sox have been hit with a spate of injuries that have thinned the corps in left field, opening up at-bats for Vaughn as an outfielder and potentially giving him position eligibility there. Adam Engel (hamstring) was already on the injured list, and he's now been joined by shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring), which means the multi-positional Leury Garcia will be needed in the infield. And now Hamilton is sidelined, although the severity of the injury is not known.

White (quadriceps) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Twins, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old suffered a left quadriceps strain Wednesday against the White Sox, and he'll likely take a seat Thursday with a scheduled off day to follow Friday. Jose Marmolejos could see time at first base in White's absence for Seattle.

Bohm went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Mets.

His first-inning blast was his first home run and extra-base hit of the season, while his steal later in the game was his second of the year. Bohm has a modest four-game hit streak going and five RBI in six games overall, but it's his early display of speed after stealing only one base in 44 games last year as a rookie that has carried the most fantasy intrigue.

Hoskins went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Mets.

The 28-year-old slugged his first homer of the season in the first inning before adding two-baggers in his next two trips to the plate, with all three extra-base hits coming off Mets starter David Peterson. Hoskins has been on fire to begin the season, collecting a hit in six straight games and posting three straight multi-hit performances to give him a .417 batting average and .792 SLG.

Rizzo went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers and is slashing just .105/.250/.158 through six games.

Rizzo delivered an RBI double on Opening Day and had another hit in the Cubs' second game, but he's gone hitless since then. The Chicago lineup is struggling across the board, which was a trend during the 2020 season as well. Rizzo is clearly talented enough to get hot in a hurry, but so far he hasn't provided much to fantasy managers.

White left Wednesday's game against the White Sox with tightness in his left quadriceps, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The extent of the injury is not yet clear. White drove in the Mariners' first run of the game on a force out in the third inning. He was replaced at first base by Jose Marmolejos before the start of the fifth inning.

Lowe went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Lowe got aboard on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning and stole second, although he didn't come around to score. The first baseman is off to a productive start in 2021 with three homers, 14 RBI and four runs scored in six games. His steal Wednesday was just the second of his career, and he's yet to record more than one swiped bag per year at any level of professional baseball. Lowe's lack of speed can likely be overlooked by most fantasy managers if he can keep up his frequent contributions at the plate.

Olson (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Olson will sit out for a second straight contest after suffering a knee contusion recently. He underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage and should be considered day-to-day. Mitch Moreland is starting at first base, Mark Canha is serving as the designated hitter and Seth Brown is joining the lineup in left field in Olson's absence.

Vaughn isn't in the starting nine for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Vaughn recorded his first extra-base hit in the majors Tuesday and went 1-for-5 with one RBI, two walks and two strikeouts while starting the past two games. Billy Hamilton will start in left field while Zack Collins serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.

Tellez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Tellez has gone hitless with five strikeouts in 15 at-bats to begin the season, and he'll sit for the second time in the last four games. Bo Bichette will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday while Joe Panik starts at second base.