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  • Jose Altuve 2B | HOU

    Astros' Jose Altuve: Getting afternoon off

    Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

    Altuve is on the bench for just the second time all season and the first time since May 12 in what looks to be nothing more than a routine maintenance day. Mauricio Dubon will step in at second base for Altuve, who is currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak.

  • Twins' Kyle Farmer: Retreating to bench role Sunday

    Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

    Farmer started at second base in Saturday's 5-2 loss, but he'll be back on the bench for the series finale. While Minnesota is at full strength in the infield save for Royce Lewis (quadricep), Farmer will likely be relegated to a short-side platoon role at second base with the lefty-hitting Edouard Julien, who is back in the lineup Sunday.

  • Vaughn Grissom SS | LAA

    Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Moves to IL

    The Red Sox placed Grissom (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

    Though the right hamstring strain that forced Grissom out of Saturday's 6-3 win over the Tigers is considered mild, he'll still need at least a week and a half to make a full recovery from the injury before rejoining Boston's 26-man active roster. The Red Sox selected the contract of Jamie Westbrook from Triple-A Worcester to bolster the team's depth in the middle infield in the short term, but Enmanuel Valdez and David Hamilton may be more likely options to pick up starts at second base while Grissom is on the mend.

  • Red Sox's Enmanuel Valdez: Huge day against Detroit

    Valdez went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Tigers.

    Getting the start at DH and batting fifth, Valdez tormented Matt Olson and took him deep in the second and sixth innings, adding a two-bagger in between for good measure. It was the 25-year-old infielder's first start since being called back up from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, but with Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) headed back to the IL after leaving Saturday's game early, the path is clear for Valdez to see regular action at second base for at least the next couple weeks, perhaps on the strong side of a platoon with Romy Gonzalez. Valdez is batting just .179 (17-for-95) in the majors this year, but he's having a breakout season in the power department, slugging four homers in 31 games for Boston and adding six in 20 games for Worcester.

  • Vaughn Grissom SS | LAA

    Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Likely to hit IL

    Grissom has a mild right hamstring strain and is expected to be placed on the injured list, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reported Saturday.

    Grissom was removed from Saturday's game against the Tigers in the third inning after slowing up and grabbing his right hamstring running to first on a groundout. While it's not the same hamstring that sidelined him at the start of the year, Saturday's injury will likely require an IL stint. While Grissom is sidelined, expect Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Ceddanne Rafaela to see plenty of work in the middle infield.

  • Vaughn Grissom SS | LAA

    Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom: Exits early Saturday

    Grissom was removed from Saturday's contest with the Tigers in the top of the third inning due to a right hamstring strain, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

    Grissom grounded out in the bottom of the second inning and was replaced by Connor Wong at second base. He missed the first month of the season with a left hamstring strain. The Red Sox will close out its series against Detroit on Sunday before getting a day off Monday. Expect more information regarding Grissom's injury after Saturday's game.

  • Kyren Paris SS | LAA

    Angels' Kyren Paris: Remains on bench

    Paris is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Seattle, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Paris will remain on the bench for a second game in a row. Luis Rengifo will slide over to second base while Luis Guillorme draws another start at third base and bats ninth against the Mariners.

  • Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR

    Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Sitting versus southpaw

    Gimenez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Nationals.

    Gimenez will take a seat as Cleveland faces left-hander Mitchell Parker on Saturday. Gabriel Arias will draw the start at second base and bat seventh against Washington.

  • Adam Frazier 2B | LAA

    Royals' Adam Frazier: Day off Saturday

    Frazier is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres.

    Frazier will take a seat after he went 0-for-2 in the team's 11-8 loss in the series opener Friday. Nick Loftin will draw the start at second base and bat sixth against San Diego.

  • Nicky Lopez 3B | COL

    White Sox's Nicky Lopez: On bench versus lefty

    Lopez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Brewers.

    Lopez will take a seat as Chicago faces left-hander Robert Gasser on the mound Saturday. Danny Mendick will slide over to second base while Lenyn Sosa enters the lineup at third base and bats sixth against Milwaukee.

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