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Athletics infielder Josh Donaldson only had one good swing Friday against the White Sox, but he made it count. Donaldson accounted for the entirety of the team's offense in a 4-3 win, with a sixth-inning grand slam.

Donaldson finished the game 1 for 4 with four RBI. He has 41 RBI in just 231 at-bats this season after putting up 33 in 274 at-bats a year ago. 

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson went 3 for 4 in a win Wednesday over Milwaukee.

Donaldson scored a run and mustered 2 RBI on the three singles. He continues to find his way on base. His slash line us up to a tremendous .332/.402/.529.

Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia hit his third home run in just nine games in Tuesday's win over Houston.

Valencia has been all power so far. He has been on base just eight times in 29 plate appearances (.276 OBP) but five of those eight have been via doubles or home runs. He's slugging a robust .643.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson picked up two hits on Monday during a blowout win at Milwaukee. Donaldson singled twice and drove in a run.

He went 2 for 5 and now has 35 RBI on the year to go with his .321 average. Donaldson has recorded multiple hits in six of his last 10 games.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe told MLB.com Sunday his calf is feeling better and hopes to return once he's eligible on June 13.

Plouffe was placed back on the disabled list after getting hurt while running sprints prior to Wednesday's game against the Brewers. It was the same day he was activated from the seven-day concussion DL. Plouffe, who has not played since May 22, is expected to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the Twins.

The Rangers have promoted infielder Mike Olt to Triple-A Round Rock, according to Fox Sports Southwest.

Olt returned from the disabled list Friday due to an issue with his vision. He hit .333 (4 for 12) in his first three games back from the DL. He had a .139 batting average with one home run and six RBI in 20 games played at Triple-A earlier this season.

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria hit his 10th home run as part of a big game Sunday against Cleveland.

Longoria finished 2 for 5 with three RBI and a run scored. His line is up to a cool .305/.361/.527 with the effort.

Rangers infielder Mike Olt is in the starting lineup for Double-A Frisco Friday, his first action since April 25. Olt has been sidelined due to an issue with his vision, and will work in Frisco as part of his rehab assignment. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been on a tear in the month of May, and it has reached historic levels on the final day of the month. According to the MLB Network, Machado's 44 hits in the month are the most for a player under the age of 21 since Mickey Mantle had 46 in July 1952.

Machado is also tied with Tigers' third baseman Miguel Cabrera for the major-league lead in hits with 79, while leading the majors with 25 doubles. 

Rangers infield prospect Mike Olt is expected to be activated from the minor-league disabled list Friday, the Dallas Morning News reports. He has been out since April 25 with an eye issue and will return to Double-A Frisco.

Olt has hit .139/.235/.236 in 72 at-bats with Triple-A Round Rock this season.