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  • Josh Rojas 3B | KC

    Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas: On base five times

    Rojas went 1-for-1 with a double, four walks, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

    Rojas has reached base safely in nine straight games (.525 OBP) and has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Diamondbacks. He's settled in as the team's primary leadoff hitter while moving around the diamond at second base, shortstop and corner outfield. Rojas is slashing .261/.348/.435 over a career-high 348 plate appearances.

  • Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Likely heading to injured list

    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Sunday's loss to the Yankees that Arroyo (hamstring) will likely need to spend time on the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

    Arroyo was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after he left Sunday's game, and it's not yet clear whether he'll need to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The injury comes at a tough time for Arroyo, who was set to move into a full-time role after Cora announced prior to the contest that the 26-year-old would displace Bobby Dalbec as the team's primary first baseman versus right-handed pitchers. If the Red Sox elect not to give the starting job back to Dalbec, Danny Santana (quadriceps) -- who is set to be activated from the IL on Monday -- could serve as the primary replacement for Arroyo at first base.

  • Gleyber Torres 2B | DET

    Yankees' Gleyber Torres: Goes yard again

    Torres went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, two walks and a strikeout in a 9-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.

    Torres opened the game's scoring with a solo home run in the second, walked in the fourth, and brought home a run with his seventh-inning walk. He now has homers in consecutive games, though that brings his total to just five this season in 80 games after hitting three in 42 games in 2020. He'll look to continue the momentum with a short series against Philadelphia beginning Tuesday.

  • Amed Rosario 3B | NYY

    Indians' Amed Rosario: Adds stolen base

    Rosario went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over Oakland.

    Both of the shortstop's hits were singles, and he added his ninth stolen base of the year after getting aboard in the eighth inning. Rosario continues to provide a bit of speed, and he's also hit five triples in 83 games this year. Overall, he's slashing .265/.309/.376 with five home runs, 26 RBI and 41 runs scored through 327 plate appearances.

  • Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Diagnosed with hamstring strain

    Arroyo was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees due to a left hamstring strain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Arroyo suffered the injury while stretching to retrieve a throw to first base Sunday, and he's apparently dealing with a hamstring issue. Whether he's forced to miss additional time remains to be seen, but Bobby Dalbec and Danny Santana (quadriceps) could step in at first base if Arroyo is sidelined.

  • Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Exits with injury

    Arroyo exited Sunday's game against the Yankees with an apparent injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

    Arroyo was shaken up when he stretched to retrieve a throw to first base in the bottom of the third inning, and he was immediately replaced by Bobby Dalbec at first base. He went hitless in his lone plate appearance prior to suffering his injury. The nature and severity of the 26-year-old's injury aren't yet clear.

  • Gavin Lux SS | TB

    Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Slated for additional testing

    Lux (hamstring) is dealing with a mild strain after exiting Sunday's loss to the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's game that Lux could miss a couple days while he recovers, but he'll undergo further testing to determine the extent of the issue. Chris Taylor and Zach McKinstry could see time at shortstop if the 23-year-old is ultimately sidelined, and he should be considered day-to-day for now.

  • Gavin Lux SS | TB

    Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Exits with apparent hamstring issue

    Lux was removed from Sunday's game against the Rockies in the bottom of the ninth inning due to an apparent left hamstring injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Lux grounded out to end the top of the ninth inning, and he appeared to grab his left hamstring as he ran out of the batter's box. He was able to limp off the field under his own power, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. Prior to Lux's departure, he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Whether the injury forces him to miss additional time remains to be seen.

  • Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Captures primary role at first base

    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees that Arroyo will serve as the team's primary first baseman versus right-handed pitching, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

    Arroyo will assume those duties from Bobby Dalbec, who has lost hold of the gig after striking out in 35.5 percent of his plate appearances on the month while posting a poor .484 OPS. Dalbec is still expected to make regular starts versus left-handed pitching, but Arroyo should have a path to playing time against southpaws at second base. Arroyo, who will bat ninth Sunday, could be an intriguing pickup in deeper mixed leagues now that he'll be getting a look in an everyday role.

  • Kean Wong 2B | SEA

    Angels' Kean Wong: Sent to Triple-A

    The Angels optioned Wong to Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners.

    Wong surrendered his spot on the active roster to top outfield prospect Brandon Marsh, who was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move. During his latest stint with the big club, Wong appeared in only one game and struck out in his lone at-bat.

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