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Urshela left the Yankees' workout Saturday with an undisclosed injury, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Urshela lay down in foul territory before walking off the field with a team trainer. It's not clear exactly what ailed him, though the team should provide an update following further tests. Urshela is lined up to start at the hot corner this season, with Miguel Andujar likely to see an expanded role should he be unable to play.

Rendon was scratched from Friday's intrasquad matchup with oblique tightness.

Rendon was healthy over the start of camp while preparing for his first season in Los Angeles, but he's now considered day-to-day. The team should gain a better idea over the coming days as to whether the injury will impact Rendon's availability for Opening Day on July 24.

LeMahieu (illness) was on the field at the Yankees' facility Friday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

It was reported earlier this week the veteran infielder was expected to rejoin the Yankees soon, and it appears he's now cleared MLB's COVID-19 protocols. LeMahieu tested positive for the virus in early July but was reportedly asymptomatic, and he'll now have less than a week to build up for Thursday's season opener against the Nationals. The 32-year-old's workout progress the next couple days figures to play a prominent role in determining his availability for Opening Day.

Paredes (undisclosed) was cleared to join his teammates Friday.

Paredes had been on the 10-day injured list for unspecified reasons. He'll be part of the Tigers' player pool this season but isn't a strong candidate for big-league at-bats, as he's yet to reach Triple-A.

Moncada told reporters that he had tested positive for COVID-19, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.

Moncada said he was largely asymptomatic as he returned to the White Sox on Thursday. He did not participate in the intrasquad game but did take batting and infield practice. The third baseman also executed strength and conditioning activity. Moncada has not played an organized baseball game in over four months, so it's unclear what type of shape he'll be in when the White Sox open the regular season next Friday.

Moncada (undisclosed) reported to camp Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Moncada has been cleared to join the White Sox for workouts after missing the start of camp for undisclosed reasons. It's unclear how prepared for the season the 25-year-old is at this point -- especially after he described his hitting activity at home in Miami during the shutdown as "limited" -- but he'll have a full week to try and get ready for game action.

Urias (lower leg) was added to Baltimore's 60-man player pool Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Urias will report to the team's alternate camp site in Bowie, Maryland. The 26-year-old, who was claimed off waivers in February, spent most of the 2019 season with Triple-A Memphis, slashing .263/.369/.424 in 96 games.

LeMahieu (illness) is expected to rejoin the Yankees later this week, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

The 32-year-old has been absent from summer training after testing positive for COVID-19, but he was reportedly asymptomatic and is about to join the team. LeMahieu will have less than a week to prepare for the season with Opening Day set for July 23 against the Nationals, so he could remain on the injured list for the start of the season if he needs more time. Regardless, the veteran infielder joining his teammates is a significant development toward his early season availability.

Toro did not participate in Tuesday's workout while he awaits his latest COVID-19 test result, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Toro is a near-certainty to be part of Houston's 30-man active roster when Opening Day rolls around next week.

Duffy is being considered for a roster spot with the Yankees for Opening Day, given D.J. LeMahieu's trip to the IL, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Duffy has some experience at second base (18 games) but has also shifted over to the infield with the Rays on many occasions. LeMahieu's status in returning from a positive COVID-19 test is uncertain, while the Yankees' other options at second base are Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada.