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  • Jonah Bride 3B | TEX

    Twins' Jonah Bride: Drawing start in series finale

    Bride will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Royals.

    Bride has picked up starts in four of the Twins' last five games, but he still looks to be stuck in a short-side platoon role. Three of those starts have come against left-handed pitching, and his chances of earning playing time versus righties will take even more of a hit once the likes of Matt Wallner (hamstring) and Byron Buxton (concussion) return from the injured list.

  • Josh Rojas 3B | CHW

    White Sox's Josh Rojas: Hitting bench against lefty

    Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

    Rojas had started each of the last six games while the White Sox opposed right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Sunday with southpaw Patrick Corbin on the bump for the Rangers. Rojas' move to the bench will open up a spot in the lineup for Vinny Capra, who will start at shortstop.

  • Marcelo Mayer SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer: Fans three times in MLB debut

    Mayer went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

    The 22-year-old was promoted between games of the twin bill and started at third base in the nightcap, but he struck out in his first three at-bats before grounding into a fielder's choice in the ninth inning. Mayer is the organization's top infield prospect and posted a .265/.342/.465 slash line with nine homers in 43 games with Triple-A Worcester before being promoted, and he should receive plenty of playing time with the Red Sox while Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is sidelined.

  • Rays' Junior Caminero: Smacks three-run homer

    Caminero went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.

    Caminero was responsible for all of the Rays' scoring Saturday, as he took Jose Berrios deep to left-center field for a three-run homer in the first inning, which are his first RBI since May 13. It was Caminero's ninth home run of the season, and the 21-year-old is slashing .239/.271/.699 with three steals and 23 RBI over 192 plate appearances.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | CHC

    Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Officially placed on IL

    The Red Sox placed Bregman on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right quadriceps strain.

    Bregman injured his right quad while rounding first base in the fifth inning of Friday's 19-5 win over Baltimore. Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Bregman is dealing with a "significant" strain similar to the one he sustained in 2021 with the Astros, which caused the veteran third baseman to miss over 50 games, per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. A similar timeline would put Bregman on pace to return in late July after the All-Star break, though the Red Sox should have a more clearer target date available for him once he's able to resume baseball activities. Boston called up infield prospect Marcelo Mayer from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move, and the youngster could get a look in an everyday role at third base while Bregman is on the shelf.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | CHC

    Red Sox's Alex Bregman: IL stint expected

    The Red Sox are expected to place Bregman (quad) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    Bregman was removed from Friday's game with right quad tightness while running to first base. That the Red Sox are planning to promote Marcelo Mayer in time for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Baltimore indicates Bregman, who was held out of the first game, appears destined for a stint on the injured list. Bregman's loss will be a blow to Boston, as he was hitting .299 with a .938 OPS through 51 games, but it gives the organization a chance to get a look at its top infield prospect.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | CHC

    Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Set to undergo imaging

    Bregman (quad) is scheduled to undergo imaging Saturday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

    Bregman was removed from Friday's game due to right quad tightness and is not in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. Nick Sogard is starting at third base in the afternoon game.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Extends hitting streak

    Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a steal, an RBI triple and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over Detroit.

    Ramirez got the Guardians on the board in the first inning on an RBI triple to right field, and the veteran third baseman came around to score two batters later. Ramirez has reached base safely in 20 consecutive games and is on a 16-game hitting streak, during which he's slashed .381/.451/.683 with five steals, 14 runs scored, four home runs and 10 RBI in 71 plate appearances.

  • CJ Alexander 3B | LAD

    Athletics' CJ Alexander: Recalled from Triple-A

    The Athletics recalled Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Alexander will provide some corner-infield depth for the Athletics after Gio Urshela (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday. Alexander appeared in four regular-season games with the Athletics last season, going 1-for-8 at the plate with three strikeouts.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | ATH

    Athletics' Gio Urshela: Placed on 10-day IL

    The Athletics placed Urshela (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Urshela strained his left hamstring Thursday. With Urshela sidelined, Miguel Andujar, Luis Urias and Logan Davidson are candidates to make starts at third base for the Athletics. Urshela has underwhelmed with a .224/.276/.337 slash line this season.

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