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  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Activation coming Tuesday

    Manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that Jung (neck) is scheduled to be activated from the 10-day injured list and start at third base Tuesday against the Cubs, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    The 27-year-old is finishing up his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Sunday and will travel with the big club for the three-game series in Chicago. Jung played in just two games before going down with the neck spasms and went 3-for-7 with an RBI.

  • Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA

    Angels' Yoan Moncada: Not starting Sunday

    Moncada (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    As expected, Moncada will miss out on a second straight start while he tends to a thumb injury. Luis Rengifo will fill in at third base in place of Moncada, who is unlikely to be available off the bench Sunday but could return to the lineup in the Angels' next game Tuesday at Tampa Bay.

  • Jorge Polanco 2B | NYM

    Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Knee soreness crops up

    Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants due to soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    Polanco underwent a procedure in October to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee and didn't appear to have any issues during spring training, but he's now sitting Sunday for the second consecutive game. The 31-year-old has gone 9-for-22 with two homers and eight RBI this season, though he's been limited to just five games due to the injury and a stint on the paternity list.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Sitting Sunday

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

    Smith will get a day off to clear his head after what's been a rough start to his big-league career. Through his first six games, Smith has gone 2-for-18 with nine strikeouts against two walks.

  • Jose Miranda 3B | MIN

    Twins' Jose Miranda: Absent from Sunday's lineup

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

    Miranda went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer, but he'll still sit Sunday for the third time in Minnesota's past four games. Trevor Larnach will receive another turn at designated hitter with Harrison Bader starting in left field.

  • Will Wagner 2B | SD

    Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Out against lefty

    Wagner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

    Wagner will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitter Alan Roden while the Mets send southpaw David Peterson to the bump. Ernie Clement will replace Wagner at third base and bat sixth.

  • Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: Sitting again Sunday

    Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

    Cabrera will take a seat for a second day in a row after starting at third base in each of the preceding five contests. Though Cabrera is batting .316 on the season and still appears to be the preferred option at the hot corner, manager Aaron Boone will reward Oswald Peraza with another start after Peraza went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in Saturday's 10-4 win.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Strikeouts piling up

    Smith went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday against the Twins.

    Smith has served as Houston's primary right fielder after an eye-catching spring training. His results haven't carried over into the regular season, however, as he is hitting only .111 across 21 plate appearances while also striking out nine times. If he continues to struggle to make consistent contact, Smith will likely lose playing time and potentially be in danger of a demotion to Triple-A Sugar Land.

  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Swats second homer

    Moore went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Giants on Saturday.

    Moore provided the only run for Seattle on his 411-foot solo shot to center field in the fifth inning. The long ball continued a hot start to the season for the utility man, as he is slashing .400/.500/.800 with two homers, two RBI, three runs and a stolen base through 18 plate appearances. Moore doesn't have a set position or an everyday starting role, but the Mariners have been finding ways to get him into contests consistently. In addition to entering three games as a pinch hitter, Moore has already logged time at first base, second base, third base and DH this season.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Set to travel with team

    Jung (neck) went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI single in a rehab appearance with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Jung served as the designated hitter Saturday but will play third base Sunday. Assuming that appearance goes to plan, he'll travel with the Rangers on their upcoming road trip and could be activated from the injured list as soon as Monday.

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