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  • Rays' Junior Caminero: On base three times in win

    Caminero went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

    The 21-year-old has hit the ground running, literally and figuratively, since being called up Tuesday. Over four games, Caminero is batting .385 (5-for-13) with a 3:3 BB:K, and he's also gone 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts, a surprising performance considering he'd gone only 1-for-2 in 53 games this season at Triple-A and has never swiped more than seven bags in a minor-league season. He did register a sprint speed in the 83rd percentile during his time in the majors in 2023, however, and with the Rays making the running game a point of emphasis -- they went 4-for-4 as a team on steal attempts Saturday, and sit fourth in MLB and first in the AL with 141 SBs on the season -- the top prospect could have more to offer on the basepaths. Caminero is still looking for his first extra-base hit since his promotion, but it should come soon enough considering his .222 ISO for Triple-A Durham.

  • Rafael Devers 3B | BOS

    Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Homers in second straight game

    Devers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-1 win against the Orioles.

    Devers provided the Red Sox with a pair of insurance runs with his two-run blast in the eighth inning. The long ball was the third baseman's second in as many days following an 11-game stretch without a homer. Devers is up to 27 home runs and 77 RBI on the campaign, putting him within reach of the fourth 30-homer, 100-RBI season of his career.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Two thefts in loss

    Ramirez went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers.

    Ramirez was held hitless for the fifth time in 16 games in August -- he's batting .305 (18-for-59) in that span. The third baseman has added ample power and speed with five home runs, eight steals, 13 RBI and four doubles this month. Ramirez has a .279/.334/.543 slash line, 32 homers, 29 steals, 100 RBI and 92 runs scored over 120 contests. His 29 steals are his most in six years, and one more theft would secure the second 30-30 campaign of his career.

  • Luis Rengifo 2B | LAA

    Angels' Luis Rengifo: Moved to 60-day IL

    The Angels transferred Rengifo (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday.

    The transaction is merely for procedural purposes, as Rengifo underwent season-ending surgery on his right wrist Aug. 6. His move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jose Cisnero (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Rengifo is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2025.

  • Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA

    Angels' Anthony Rendon: Out Saturday, won't go on IL

    Rendon (elbow) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta but won't require a stint on the injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Rendon was removed from Friday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the right elbow, but the injury isn't considered serious enough to warrant an IL move. Brandon Drury will bat sixth and play third base Saturday.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | HOU

    Astros' Alex Bregman: Sitting Saturday

    Bregman (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

    Bregman is expected to sit for the weekend series due to inflammation in his right elbow. Shay Whitcomb will start at third base and bat eighth in Saturday's contest.

  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Not starting Saturday

    Smith is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Twins.

    Smith will retreat to the dugout after going 0-for-7 with one run scored across the first two games of the series. Carson Kelly will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth against Twins right-hander David Festa.

  • Jon Berti SS | NYY

    Yankees' Jon Berti: Cleared for full activity

    Berti (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activity and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com.

    Berti's last game action took place May 24, so he'll likely need to play in multiple minor-league contests before he's deemed ready to return to the big club. The utility man slashed .273/.322/.327 with a home run, six RBI, six runs and four steals over 17 games with New York prior to landing on the IL due to a calf strain. Upon his return, Berti will probably see action at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to have an everyday role.

  • Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY

    Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Hoping to swing bat soon

    Chisholm (elbow) said Friday that he expects to start swinging a bat "in a day or two," per MLB.com.

    Chisholm's outlook continues to get rosier after initial fears that he may need season-ending surgery following his placement on the injured list Wednesday. The 26-year-old indicated Friday that he hasn't felt any pain since the day after spraining his UCL while sliding into home plate against the White Sox on Aug. 12. Chisholm hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, but that could be coming soon, and in the meantime he's been working with the Yankees' training staff on exercises to strengthen his shoulders. Though it may be overly optimistic, Chisholm suggested that he could be activated from the injured list as soon as he's eligible Aug. 24.

  • Josh Rojas 2B | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Rojas: Idle vs. southpaw

    Rojas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

    With Pittsburgh sending left-hander Bailey Falter to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Rojas will retreat to the dugout. Leo Rivas will start at shortstop while Dylan Moore mans the hot corner.

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