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  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Guardians' Josh Naylor: Idle against lefty

    Naylor isn't in the Guardians' lineup Saturday against the Angels.

    The left-handed Naylor will take a seat as fellow left-hander Reid Detmers starts on the hill for Los Angeles. David Fry will take over at first base and bat fourth.

  • Kody Clemens 1B | MIN

    Phillies' Kody Clemens: Recalled by Philadelphia

    The Phillies recalled Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

    The move corresponds with the Phillies placing Trea Turner on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. Clemens was called up to the majors in April while Bryce Harper was on paternity leave. Clemens appeared in one game, going 2-for-4 with a three-home run against the Reds on April 22. He's slashing .247/.327/.419 with five doubles, three home runs and 16 RBI over 104 plate appearances in Triple-A.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Resting Saturday

    Vaughn isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

    Vaughn is currently enjoying a five-game hitting streak, but the White Sox will give him a breather Saturday. Gavin Sheets will man first base instead, allowing Robbie Grossman to pick up a start in right field and bat sixth.

  • Nolan Schanuel 1B | LAA

    Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Homers in win

    Schanuel went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored during Friday's 6-0 win over Cleveland.

    Schanuel's third-inning shot off Tanner Bibee put the Angels up 1-0, and singles in the fifth and eighth innings would help the 22-year-old secure his third multi-hit game in his last four contests. He has now hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games while slashing .388/.423/.531 with two homers and six RBI in that stretch.

  • Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Returns to action

    Encarnacion-Strand went 0-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to Baltimore.

    Encarnacion-Strand missed the last four games with a hand injury. His first full season in the majors has gotten off to a rocky start, as the first baseman is slashing .190/.216/.305 over 111 plate appearances. His strikeout rate is nearly identical to what it was in 2023, but the walk rate is about half of what it was last year and Encarnacion-Strand is in the fifth percentile in chase percentage.

  • Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Goes yard again

    Cronenworth went 3-for-5 with a solo homer in Friday's win over Arizona.

    Cronenworth smacked a 398-foot home run off Slade Cecconi in the fourth inning to give him his third homer in five games. The Padres first baseman also extended his hit streak to seven games, batting .370 (10-for-27) during that time. Cronenworth has started the season on a tear, slashing .279/.353/.516 with six home runs, 25 RBI and 18 runs scored over 142 plate appearances.

  • Joey Gallo LF | CHW

    Nationals' Joey Gallo: Cleared for rehab assignment

    Gallo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fredericksburg on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    It's a relatively quick turnaround for Gallo, who went on the injured list less than a week ago with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. Because he's missed so little time, Gallo shouldn't need too many rehab games before being activated.

  • Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Back in action Friday

    Encarnacion-Strand (hand) will start at first base and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Orioles.

    Encarnacion-Strand missed four starts due to lingering left hand soreness following a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but he's ready to go now. The 24-year-old has slashed a disappointing .196/.222/.314 with a 28.7 percent strikeout rate in 25 contests with the Reds this season.

  • Josh Bell DH | MIN

    Marlins' Josh Bell: Clubs fourth homer

    Bell went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Rockies.

    The first baseman lofted a Peter Lambert curveball over the right-field fence in the third inning, tying the game at 3-3. Bell has struggled out of the gate this season, slashing .185/.273/.306 through 33 contests with four homers, 11 RBI and 16 runs, but the streaky slugger may be heating up -- he went 4-for-12 in the three-game sweep of Colorado.

  • Garrett Cooper 1B | ATL

    Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Returns to action

    Cooper started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Francisco.

    Cooper was back in action after missing one game due to a right wrist injury. He was plunked by a pitch during Tuesday's game -- his Red Sox debut -- and sat out Wednesday. Bobby Dalbec started at first base Thursday, but he's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, which will leave Cooper as the top option at first base. The lefty-hitting Dominic Smith is around to back up Cooper.

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