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Moncada (back) no longer is expected back Friday and could instead require a stint on the injured list, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

A trip to the IL looks to be just a possibility, but even if the White Sox aren't ready to make that move yet, Moncada doesn't appear ready to play. The third baseman has been on the shelf all week with a back issue that is coming along slowly. Chicago has been using Hanser Alberto and Jake Burger at the hot corner during Moncada's absence.

Chapman (illness) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Chapman was scratched from Thursday's loss against the Tigers due to an illness. After the game, manager John Schneider said he hopes Chapman can return to the lineup Friday. That leaves his status relatively unclear, though it's encouraging the third baseman wasn't immediately ruled out for an additional contest.

Chapman was removed from Thursday's lineup against the Tigers due to an illness.

Chapman's illness will put Santiago Espinal in to start at third base and bat eighth Thursday. Chapman should be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's matchup with the Rays.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said LeMahieu (quad) is available off the bench Thursday versus the Twins, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

LeMahieu is absent from the Yankees' starting lineup for a second straight day because of quad tightness, but it's clearly nothing overly serious. Oswaldo Cabrera will get the start at third base against Minnesota.

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

LeMahieu felt some tightness in his quad Tuesday and will now sit out a second straight contest. He's considered day-to-day. The Yankees have Oswaldo Cabrera starting at third base in Thursday's series opener.

Farmer was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Twins on Thursday with a facial injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Farmer underwent surgery Wednesday on his lower lip and bottom teeth after being struck by a pitch in the face versus the White Sox. He was able to avoid a fractured jaw and a concussion, so things could have been worse. It's not clear when Farmer might be back.

Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

It's a routine day off after Urias had started each of the previous six contests. Gunnar Henderson is at third base and Adam Frazier is at second for Thursday's series finale.

Paredes is not in the Rays' lineup for Thursday's contest against the Red Sox.

It's a regular day off after he had started each of the last seven games. Paredes is off to an excellent start, posting a .925 OPS with three long balls.

Devers is absent from the Red Sox' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

It's a routine day off for Devers with Tampa Bay throwing left-hander Jeffrey Springs. Bobby Dalbec will be at the hot corner and bat fifth Thursday.

Maton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

Maton went deep in the fourth inning, giving him two long balls in as many days. The 26-year-old hit a career-high five home runs last season as a depth piece with the Phillies, but it seems like he'll see a lot more playing time with the Tigers this year, so he stands a good chance of surpassing that figure.