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  • DJ LeMahieu 3B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Precautionarily scratched

    LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball during warmups and was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

    LeMahieu appeared to be fine after the incident, but the Yankees will play it safe and give him the night off. The 35-year-old was slated to play first base and bat ninth, but both of those slots will be filled by Ben Rice instead. LeMahieu should be considered day-to-day.

  • Shay Whitcomb SS | HOU

    Astros' Shay Whitcomb: In lineup after Alvarez scratch

    Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine. Alex Bregman will shift back to DH.

  • Yoan Moncada 3B | CHW

    White Sox's Yoan Moncada: Close to rehab assignment

    Moncada (thigh) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

    Moncada has been on the IL since early April due to an adductor strain. He started a rehab assignment in early July, and in his five outings before being shut back down July 22 due to general soreness, he went 8-for-15 with four runs scored and two RBI. How Moncada responds to his second rehab stint will indicate whether the White Sox will bring the 29-year-old third baseman back into the fold or hold him out until the 2025 season.

  • Brooks Lee SS | MIN

    Twins' Brooks Lee: Assignment starting Saturday

    Lee (biceps/shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    Lee has been dealing with right biceps tendinitis and some soreness in his right shoulder throughout August and has been on the injured list since Aug. 9. He received a cortisone shot for the biceps tendinitis shortly after going on the shelf and is now ready to begin a rehab assignment. The 23-year-old has slashed .253/.309/.333 with two home runs and three stolen bases across 110 plate appearances with the Twins.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | HOU

    Astros' Alex Bregman: Back at third base Friday

    Bregman is starting at third base and batting second in Friday's game versus the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Bregman started in the designated hitter spot in his first two games back from swelling in his right elbow, but he's feeling well enough to play the field Friday. The Astros are likely to continue giving Bregman some starts at DH just to be safe, but it's a good sign that he's returning to third base already. Yordan Alvarez will be the DH on Friday.

  • Shay Whitcomb SS | HOU

    Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Getting night off

    Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.

    Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch while Alex Bregman dealt with an elbow issue. Bregman appears to be just about recovered though, and he'll handle the hot corner Friday.

  • Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY

    Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Back from IL

    The Yankees reinstated Chisholm (elbow) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies.

    The 26-year-old landed on the injured list in mid-August due to a UCL sprain in his left (non-throwing) elbow, but he's ready to rejoin New York after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Chisholm has been a significant contributor in 14 games since being acquired from the Marlins, as he has a .316/.361/.702 slash line with seven homers, five steals, 11 RBI and 13 runs in 61 plate appearances with the Yankees.

  • Darell Hernaiz SS | OAK

    Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Hits pair of doubles

    Hernaiz went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rays.

    The 22-year-old entered Thursday's contest with zero doubles in 113 plate appearances but notched a pair of two-baggers off Jeffrey Springs. While the Hernaiz has struggled to a .202/.267/.250 slash line this season, he'll likely continue to see plenty of work down the stretch for the 55-73 Athletics.

  • Ernie Clement SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Homers again Thursday

    Clement went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 win against the Angels.

    Clement contributed to Toronto's five-run second inning with a two-run blast to left field. It was his third straight contest with a homer following a 32-game stretch during which he went deep just once. Clement has enjoyed a strong August, notching at least one hit in 13 of 18 contests and batting .292 (21-for-72) with four homers, 14 RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases during that span.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Secures 30-30 season

    Ramirez went 0-for-1 with three walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Yankees.

    Ramirez has been hitless in five of his last seven games, going 2-for-23 with seven walks and four steals in that span. While his bat is cold, his steal Thursday was his 30th of the year, and that got him to the second 30-30 campaign of his career. His career high of 34 thefts from 2018 is very much in reach. Ramirez is slashing .273/.332/.530 with 32 home runs, 101 RBI and 93 runs scored over 124 contests this season, and given his overall career consistency, it's safe to assume his current slump won't stretch too much longer.

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