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Maton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a walkoff three-run home run in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Giants.

He began the night on the bench, but Maton pinch hit for Tyler Nevin in the fifth inning and remained in the game at third base, eventually playing hero in the 11th by driving a Camilo Doval fastball over the wall in right field. After hitting only 10 homers in 92 games between Triple-A and the majors last season in the Phillies' organization, Maton has gone yard three times in his first 12 contests as a Tiger. His .194 batting average (7-for-36) and 30.2 percent strikeout rate will need to improve if he's going to continue getting regular playing time.

Burger went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Friday against the Orioles.

Burger smacked his second homer of the season in the second inning of Friday's game when he took Tyler Wells deep to center field. He drew the start at third base in the absence of Yoan Moncada (back), and he should have the chance for some consistent playing time in the short term with Moncada and Tim Anderson (knee) on the injured list. While Burger has four extra-base hits across 14 plate appearances to begin the season, he has also struck out six times in that span.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Friday that he's hopeful Moncada (back) can return sometime during the team's April 21-26 road trip, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada is first eligible for activation at the beginning of the trip April 21. The third baseman was finally placed on the injured list Friday after being out all week with lower-back soreness. It sounds like his absence could be a short one, but much will depend on how he progresses in the coming days.

Chapman (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rays.

Chapman will start at third base and bat fifth versus the undefeated Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen after being scratched from the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday due to an illness. He boasts a ridiculous .489/.538/.851 slash line with three home runs and 15 RBI through 12 games this season.

LeMahieu (quad) said Friday that he expects to be back in the Yankees' lineup Saturday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

LeMahieu will miss a third straight start Friday with some quad tightness, but it sounds like he's nearly back to 100 percent. The veteran infielder is off to a solid start this season as the Yanks' leadoff hitter, putting up an .833 OPS with one home run in 10 contests.

LeMahieu (quad) remains out of the Yankees' lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

LeMahieu was reportedly available off the bench Thursday but will now miss a third straight start with a tight quad. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be at third base and Anthony Volpe is batting leadoff.

Urshela isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against Boston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

After starting the season with an impressive .341 batting average, Urshela will get the day off against Tanner Houck and the Red Sox. In his place, Luis Rengifo will slide over to shortstop, and Brandon Drury will pick up a start at second base.

Nevin is starting at third base and batting second for the Tigers in Friday's game versus the Giants.

Nevin was on the bench Wednesday for the first game after his recall but has started each of the last two contests for the Tigers, both times in the two-hole. One was against a righty and this one comes versus lefty Sean Manaea. With the Tigers' offense scuffling, Nevin could get a long look. His fantasy upside is pretty limited, though.

Maton isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday.

With the left-handed Sean Manaea starting on the mound for San Francisco, Maton will begin the game on the bench. Tyler Nevin will start in his place at the hot corner and bat second.

Moncada was placed on the 10-day injured list by the White Sox on Friday, retroactive to April 11, with lower-back soreness.

Moncada's recovery had been coming along more slowly than anticipated and the team decided to go ahead and make an IL move. He'll be eligible to return April 21 and would seem to have a decent chance to be back at that time. Jake Burger and Hanser Alberto will probably get the first crack to fill in at third base, with Lenyn Sosa and Romy Gonzalez also potentially in the mix.