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  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Andrew Vaughn: Moves up to big club

    The Brewers recalled Vaughn from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

    Though he was acquired from the White Sox on June 13, Vaughn had played exclusively at Nashville since the trade but will now get the chance to join Milwaukee after first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move. The absence of Hoskins opens up an everyday spot in the lineup, but rather than leaning on the right-handed Vaughn as the primary option at first base, manager Pat Murphy could be inclined to deploy Vaughn in the short side of a platoon with the left-handed-hitting Jake Bauers. Vaughn had been performing effectively for Nashville prior to his call-up, slashing .259/.338/.500 with three home runs and a 10.8 percent walk rate over 65 plate appearances with the affiliate.

  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Move to IL made official

    The Brewers placed Hoskins on the 10-day injured list Monday with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain.

    Hoskins was hurt during Saturday's loss to the Marlins, and a subsequent MRI revealed the structural damage to his thumb. He'll be eligible to return at the start of the second half, but there's a good chance Hoskins will need more time than that to recover. Andrew Vaughn has been summoned from Triple-A Nashville to take Hoskins' spot on the roster, and Vaughn will see action at first base along with Jake Bauers while Hoskins is shelved.

  • Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Losing out on playing time

    Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

    With Noelvi Marte returning from the injured list Friday, the Reds' position-player group is now back to full strength with the exception of outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder), who remains on the shelf. As a result of the logjam in the infield, Encarnacion-Strand has unsurprisingly found himself as the odd man out of the lineup more frequently. Encarnacion-Strand will head to the bench for the third time in four games since Marte's activation.

  • Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS

    Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Batting second vs. lefty

    Gonzalez will start at second base and bat second in Monday's game against the Rockies, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

    Gonzalez will stick in the No. 2 spot in the order for the third game in a row while the Red Sox oppose their third consecutive left-handed starter (Austin Gomber). The 28-year-old is coming off a big weekend series in Washington, where he went 5-for-9 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs between his two starts. Gonzalez should continue to occupy a prominent spot in the lineup versus southpaws, but his playing time against righties looks to be more sporadic.

  • Michael Toglia 1B | COL

    Rockies' Michael Toglia: Breaks home run drought

    Toglia went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Sunday against the White Sox.

    Toglia had gone 13 starts since homering, but he ended that drought Sunday with a two-run blast in the fifth inning. Despite the lack of power, he's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 7-for-23. Since being recalled June 16, Toglia has 10 RBI and five runs scored across 18 contests while hitting .250.

  • Astros' Christian Walker: Productive weekend against Dodgers

    Walker went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday against the Dodgers.

    Walker popped his second home run in Houston's three-game set against the Dodgers on Sunday, bringing his total to 12 on the season. He also has a six-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 12-for-28 with eight RBI and four runs scored. Despite the strong stretch, Walker continues to have an underwhelming season by hitting .231/.291/.381 across 364 plate appearances.

  • Abraham Toro 1B | BOS

    Red Sox's Abraham Toro: Fights out of slump

    Toro went 2-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Nationals.

    Toro scuffled during the middle of June, going 8-for-46 (.174) across 14 games, but has turned it around. He's 10-for-27 (.370) with six walks and four RBI over the last eight contests. Toro maintains a hold as the primary starter at first base for now.

  • Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Knocks in two

    Aranda went 3-for-5 with two RBI on Sunday against the Twins.

    Aranda delivered RBI singles in the fourth and eighth innings while also recording his second three-hit game in his last 12 starts. He's hit .292 to go along with two home runs, five runs scored and six RBI in that span. Aranda is in the midst of a breakout season, maintaining a .383 wOBA and 151 wRC+ across the first half of the campaign.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Andrew Vaughn: Expected to join big-league roster

    Vaughn is expected to be called up from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Monday's series opener with the Dodgers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

    Vaughn will join the Brewers in Milwaukee on Monday, helping replace Rhys Hoskins (thumb), who is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list. After he was acquired from the White Sox via trade June 13, Vaughn immediately reported to Triple-A, where he's produced a .259 average with three home runs in 16 games with Nashville. The right-handed-hitting Vaughn could end up settling into a platoon at first base with the left-handed-hitting Jake Bauers while Hoskins is on the shelf.

  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Ticketed for IL with thumb sprain

    Hoskins is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Monday after an MRI on his left thumb revealed a Grade 2 sprain, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Hoskins exited Saturday's 4-2 loss to Miami after sustaining the thumb injury while applying a tag on the Marlins' Eric Wagaman, though he was able to remain in the game after the play. While the Brewers quickly ruled out a thumb fracture, Hoskins still ended up sitting out Sunday's 3-1 win while he awaited the results of his MRI, which brought unfavorable news. The Brewers haven't yet offered up a timeline for Hoskins' return, but he'll be out through at least the All-Star break. Jake Bauers drew the start at first base in Hoskins' stead, but Andrew Vaughn could be called up from Triple-A Nashville to take over as the Brewers' primary option at the position while Hoskins is on the mend.

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