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  • Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez: Collects three hits Thursday

    Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.

    Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday after Dixon Machado was designated for assignment, and he got the start at third base Thursday. The 26-year-old figures to serve in a reserve infielder role moving forward, though he could push for more playing time if he strings together more good performances.

  • Giants' Kelby Tomlinson: Shipped to minors

    Tomlinson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    As expected, Tomlinson was sent back to the minor leagues following Johnny Cueto's activation from the disabled list. In 48 games for San Francisco, Tomlinson hit .221 with five extra-base hits and nine RBI.

  • Luis Garcia 1B | NYY

    Nationals' Luis Garcia: Moves up to High-A

    Garcia was promoted to High-A Potomac on Wednesday and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in his Carolina League debut.

    Garcia moved up a rung on the minor-league ladder after slashing .294/.334/.398 with eight stolen bases and a 20:49 BB:K over 323 plate appearances. It's not eye-popping production, but the fact that Garcia merely held his own offensively as an 18-year-old in the South Atlantic League while playing an up-the-middle spot is reason enough to get excited about his long-term potential. He's likely to make his biggest fantasy impact in the steals or batting average categories, but his six-foot, 190-pound frame offers some power projection, too.

  • Ozzie Albies 2B | ATL

    Braves' Ozzie Albies: Three hits in loss to Yankees

    Albies went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Yankees.

    After seeing his 11-game hitting streak snapped Monday, Albies has roared back with five hits in the last two contests. The 21-year-old is locked in once again, hitting .356 (32-for-90) over his last 20 games with four homers, two steals, 14 RBI and 15 runs.

  • Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez: Recalled from Triple-A

    Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

    Rodriguez grabbed a pair of hits on his major-league debut back on May 31 but then when hitless in his next 10 games before being sent down. He'll have a chance to add to his hit total this time around, likely in a utility role. Dixon Machado was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

  • Giants' Kelby Tomlinson: Expected to be optioned Thursday

    Tomlinson is expected to be optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

    Tomlinson was called up Wednesday and inserted into the starting lineup, but he's unlikely to remain with the team for more than a day. The Giants will need a roster spot with Johnny Cueto (elbow) returning from the disabled list, and Tomlinson is likely to be the player forced to make way.

  • Giants' Kelby Tomlinson: Recalled by Giants

    Tomlinson was recalled by the Giants on Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

    Tomlinson will jump straight into the starting lineup, batting eighth and playing third base against the Rockies. In 47 games with the Giants earlier this season, he hit a disappointing .216/.281/.270. Pierce Johnson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

  • Gleyber Torres 2B | DET

    Yankees' Gleyber Torres: Placed on disabled list

    Torres was put on the 10-day DL effective Thursday due to a right hip strain.

    Since the Yankees are effectively waiting to place Torres on the DL until Thursday, he will not be eligible to return until after the All-Star break. While he's out, Neil Walker will receive a majority of the starts at second base. Torres should be back to full health by the time the second half of the season starts since manager Aaron Boone classified this injury as mild, though the Yankees failed to comment on a timetable.

  • Gleyber Torres 2B | DET

    Yankees' Gleyber Torres: Undergoing MRI on hip

    Torres left Wednesday's game with right hip tightness and is undergoing an MRI, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

    Torres was left out of the starting lineup Tuesday -- though he did come in as a defensive replacement -- and it was clear that he wasn't right during Wednesday's game. He struck out in both of his at-bats and didn't seem comfortable at the plate, so manager Aaron Boone decided to pull the plug and send him in for some tests. Expect an update on the severity of his injury following the MRI.

  • Amed Rosario 3B | NYY

    Mets' Amed Rosario: Situated on bench

    Rosario is out of the lineup against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Rosario will head to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's loss. In his place, Jose Reyes will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

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