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Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.

Ramirez had been in a slump, going just 3-for-26 over his previous seven games. His power's also been down lately -- the third baseman hasn't hit a home run since Aug. 27, a span of 10 contests. For the season, he's at a .273/.347/.474 slash line with 21 homers, 33 doubles, 72 RBI, 78 runs scored and 22 stolen bases through 135 games. While Ramirez has been a little quiet, the dry spell isn't going to jeopardize his near-everyday role in the lineup as the Guardians try to catch the Twins in the AL Central.

Cabbage is starting in left field and will hit seventh in Thursday's game against the Guardians, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Cabbage was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Aug. 25, but he's started only five of 12 games since. However, the Angels placed Randal Grichuk on waivers Wednesday, so the team could give Cabbage some additional playing time down the stretch. In his latest stint in the majors, the rookie outfielder has gone 3-for-13 with six strikeouts.

Rendon (lower leg) has been hitting off a tee and running on a treadmill, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Rendon has been on the injured list since July 14 due to a bone bruise in his left shin, and it appears progress is finally being made in his recovery. Rendon will be eligible to return from the IL on Saturday, but given how slow his rehab process has been, there is no guarantee he makes it back before the end of the season.

McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Thursday against the Yankees, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon will toe the slab to begin Thursday's game for New York, so the lefty-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the dugout. Andy Ibanez will fill in at the keystone and bat third while McKinstry sits.

Walls (groin) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Thursday versus the Mariners in his return to the lineup.

Walls hasn't played since Sunday because of a groin injury, but he feels well enough to give it a go in the series opener against Seattle. Assuming his health cooperates, Walls should see the bulk of the starts at shortstop for the Rays while Wander Franco is on administrative leave.

Peraza went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in a 4-3 victory versus the Tigers on Wednesday.

Peraza's double in the third inning plated the Yankees' third run and marked the third time in his past four games that he has driven in a run. The 23-year-old has a pair of three-hit performances over that four-game span, during which he's gone 7-for-15 with three doubles and three RBI. Even with the hot stretch, Peraza is still slashing a meager .180/.281/.220 over 114 plate appearances on the campaign.

Urias went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Angels.

Urias has logged multiple hits in four of his last five games, going 10-for-20 (.500) in that span. The infielder's playing time has dropped with the arrival of top prospects, but he's still doing fairly well when he gets the chance to play. For the season, Urias has a .266/.330/.384 slash line with four home runs, 39 RBI, 41 runs scored and three stolen bases over 97 contests. He'll continue to fill a utility role around the infield.

Walls (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox but could be available off the bench, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 27-year-old indicated he's fully recovered from the groin issue that's sidelined him the past couple days, but he'll still be held out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Walls is expected to rejoin the starting nine Thursday versus Seattle but could see more regular off days going forward in an attempt to manage the injury. Osleivis Basabe will receive another start at shortstop in his place.

Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.

Nick Loftin will man third base while Garcia receives a day off. Garcia is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak.

Chapman is still waiting for the swelling and inflammation in his right middle finger to go down before ramping up baseball activities, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Chapman is able to field grounders, but he's not clear to throw yet or swing a bat. He will be re-evaluated when the Blue Jays return home to Toronto on Friday. Presumably, the hope is that he will have made enough progress by then to ramp things up.