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  • Nick Sogard SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Recalled to Boston

    The Red Sox recalled Sogard from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

    With David Hamilton (finger) headed for the injured list, Sogard will return to the big leagues in order to replenish the Red Sox's infield depth. The 26-year-old slashed .227/.300/.250 with six RBI across 50 plate appearances during his first big-league stint earlier this month, though he's gone 8-for-24 with five RBI and seven runs scored in seven games since returning to Triple-A. He could see regular playing time at second base until Hamilton is able to return.

  • Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Logs first career steal

    Holliday went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

    Holliday reached on a fielder's choice and stole second in the fourth inning, earning his first major-league steal. Speed has been a small part of his game during his rapid ascent through the minors -- he swiped 36 bags over 218 minor-league contests, including eight thefts in 73 games at Triple-A Norfolk this year. A more pressing concern is his current slump at the plate, which has seen him go just 3-for-34 (.088) over 11 contests since a four-hit game Aug. 16. He's maintained a starting role at second base despite the slump, as the Orioles don't have much proven infield depth. Livan Soto or Emmanuel Rivera are the team's infield options, though Coby Mayo could also re-enter the mix when rosters expand Sept. 1. Jordan Westburg (hand) is not expected back until mid-September at the earliest.

  • Brooks Baldwin SS | CHW

    White Sox's Brooks Baldwin: Absent from lineup

    Baldwin is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

    Baldwin also sat out the second game of Wednesday's quasi-doubleheader, so he's technically hitting the bench for a second straight contest. He's slashed only .216/.256/.324 in his first 32 big-league games. Lenyn Sosa will start at second base, and Nicky Lopez will handle shortstop for the White Sox in the series finale.

  • Angels' Brandon Drury: Heading to bench Thursday

    Drury is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Drury will get a breather for the day game after a night game, opening up the keystone for Michael Stefanic in the series finale in Detroit. After another hitless effort in Wednesday's 3-2 loss, Drury is now slashing an abysmal .153/.239/.202 over 280 plate appearances. Given Drury's season-long struggles along with the fact that he's scheduled to become a free agent this offseason, the Angels could look to push him into more of a part-time role in September.

  • Zack Gelof 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Zack Gelof: Nabs two steals in win

    Gelof went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Reds.

    The 24-year-old had a tough start to the season, but he's found a groove in August. Over his last 20 games, Gelof is slashing .279/.346/.456 with three homers, six steals, seven RBI and 12 runs. That surge has boosted his OPS on the year to only .640 -- a major disappointment after he posted an .841 OPS as a rookie in 2023 -- but Gelof is closing in on a 20-20 campaign with 16 home runs and 19 stolen bases in 109 contests.

  • Jose Altuve 2B | HOU

    Astros' Jose Altuve: Reaches 20 steals

    Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base Wednesday against the Phillies.

    Altuve contributed to a 10-run offensive outburst by the Astros and continued a well-rounded run of production. He tallied a stolen base for the second straight game, bringing his total on the season to 20 -- his highest mark since 2018. Altuve has also picked up his power pace of late, recording three homers and two doubles across his last 12 starts.

  • Royals' Michael Massey: Lifts 11th homer

    Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Guardians.

    Massey gave the Royals a hot start, taking Tanner Bibee's fourth pitch of the game over the fence in right field. The long ball snapped a 14-game homerless drought for Massey, who still hit a strong .327 (16-for-49) with three doubles and five RBI in that span. He hasn't been an everyday player lately, but his playing time has ticked up with Adam Frazier shifting to right field to cover for the injured Hunter Renfroe (hamstring). Massey still has to contend with Maikel Garcia at second base, though Garcia can also play third and Massey occasionally serves as the designated hitter. For the season, Massey is slashing .270/.297/.472 with 11 homers, 37 RBI, 38 runs scored and no stolen bases over 72 games.

  • Brooks Baldwin SS | CHW

    White Sox's Brooks Baldwin: Not starting nightcap

    Baldwin isn't in the White Sox's lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Texas.

    Baldwin will take a seat to conclude Wednesday's activities after going 1-for-3 during a loss in Game 1. Lenyn Sosa will shift to second base while Baldwin sits, allowing Miguel Vargas to start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

  • Jorge Mateo SS | ATL

    Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Out for season

    The Orioles announced that Mateo underwent season-ending UCL reconstruction surgery on his left elbow Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Mateo hadn't played since July 23 with a left elbow subluxation before eventually requiring the procedure. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with a .229/.267/.401 slash line to go with five home runs and 13 stolen bases across 68 games. The 29-year-old will enter his final year of arbitration eligibility this offseason and will likely fill a utility role if the Orioles opt to keep him on the roster in 2025.

  • Edouard Julien 2B | COL

    Twins' Edouard Julien: Sitting against lefty

    Julien is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

    The lefty-hitting Julien will bow out of the starting nine while Atlanta sends a tough southpaw (Chris Sale) to the hill. Platoon mate Kyle Farmer will fill in for Julien at the keystone.

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