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  • Edouard Julien 2B | COL

    Twins' Edouard Julien: Goes deep Thursday

    Julien went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Tigers.

    Julien has gone just 5-for-25 (.200) with a 2:8 BB:K over 10 games since rejoining the big-league roster following the trade deadline. This was his first multi-hit effort in that span, which has seen him fill a part-time role. He's seeing most of his time at first base but is sharing the position with Kody Clemens and Mickey Gasper. Julien will need to show more consistency to claim a larger share of playing time. On the year, he has a poor .198/.282/.328 slash line with three homers, nine RBI, nine runs scored and no stolen bases over 131 plate appearances.

  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Swipes another base Thursday

    Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

    A day after going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, Hoerner once again tallied two hits and tacked on another steal. The speedy infielder has now swiped 22 bases this season, and he's also batting .293. Hoerner doesn't hit for much power, as he only has four home runs in 116 games, but he derives fantasy value from his strong contact skills and ability on the basepaths.

  • Jordan Lawlar SS | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Activated from IL at Triple-A

    Lawlar (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Lawlar has been sidelined since late June due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Now healthy, Lawlar will look to ramp things up at Reno before likely finishing the season back in the big leagues with the Diamondbacks. With Eugenio Suarez shipped off to Seattle at the trade deadline, Arizona will surely want to get Lawlar plenty of everyday looks to close out the season with an eye toward the 2026 campaign. Lawlar was overmatched in his previous stint in the majors during an eight-game stretch in May, as he failed to record a hit across 22 trips to the plate.

  • Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Absent from lineup

    Schneemann isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

    An 0-for-4 performance Wednesday prevented Schneemann from extending his hitting streak to five games, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench while Steven Kwan, Angel Martinez and C.J. Kayfus start in the outfield for Cleveland.

  • Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Out versus left-hander

    Gimenez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

    Gimenez started in the first two games of the series upon his return from the injured list, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat Thursday as the Cubs send southpaw Matthew Boyd to the bump. Ernie Clement will step in at second base for the Blue Jays.

  • Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT

    Rays' Brandon Lowe: Power surge in August

    Lowe went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Athletics.

    Lowe blasted a two-run home run in the second inning, his 24th of the season. That's his highest mark since the 2021 campaign. Lowe has been on quite the power surge lately, delivering five homers in his last eight starts.

  • Ronny Simon 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Ronny Simon: Two hits from leadoff spot

    Simon went 2-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Brewers.

    Simon was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis after Oneil Cruz (concussion) landed on the injured list. He immediately led off with a right-handed starter on the mound and recorded the first multi-hit performance of his career. Simon is relatively light on power but makes regular contact and has consistently maintained double-digit walk rates while in the minors.

  • Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA

    Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Homers, triples in rout

    Edwards went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 13-4 win over the Guardians.

    Edwards led off the game with his second homer of the season before adding a triple and scoring again in the sixth. The 26-year-old is riding an eight-game hitting streak that includes six multi-hit efforts, five RBI, six runs scored and five stolen bases. On the season, he's slashing .305/.363/.383 with two home runs, 34 RBI, 58 runs scored and 22 steals across 471 plate appearances.

  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Swipes two bases Wednesday

    Hoerner went 2-for-4 and stole two bases in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.

    Hoerner was unable to come around to score for the Cubs, though he still managed to wreak havoc on the basepaths. It's the fourth time this season he's swiped multiple bases in the same game, and the infielder is now up to 21 steals overall in 24 attempts. Since the start of the 2023 season, Hoerner has 95 stolen bases, and speed remains his greatest fantasy asset.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Powers D-Backs to win

    Marte went 4-for-5 with a three-run homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

    Marte's fourth hit Wednesday proved to be the decisive blow in Arizona's victory. With two outs in the ninth inning, the second baseman launched a 413-foot homer off Phil Maton to put the D-Backs ahead for good. Marte has now homered in back-to-back games after hitting just one home run in his previous 15 contests. He's gone 10-for-22 (.455) in his last five games, boosting his slash line to .297/.398/.558 with 23 long balls, 54 RBI and 66 runs scored across 387 plate appearances this season.

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