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  • Mariners' Ben Williamson: Managing back spasms

    Williamson was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins due to back spasms, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    The 24-year-old woke up with back spasms after going 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run during Saturday's contest, so he didn't start at third base as initially expected. Williamson will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time.

  • Mariners' Ben Williamson: Scratched Sunday

    Williamson was removed from Sunday's lineup against the Marlins for unspecified reasons, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    The 24-year-old is presumably dealing with injury after initially being penciled in to start at third base, but no reason has been provided for his absence yet. Williamson has gone 8-for-19 with a double, five RBI and five runs during a five-game hit streak.

  • Nick Loftin 1B | KC

    Royals' Nick Loftin: Called up Sunday

    The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

    The 26-year-old missed out on the Opening Day roster despite posting a 1.052 OPS during spring training, but he'll join the Royals a month into the season. Loftin had a .189/.282/.236 slash line in 171 plate appearances in the big leagues last year, but he's been hitting well for Omaha this season with a .938 OPS. It could be a short stay in the majors since the corresponding transaction was Tyler Tolbert being placed on the bereavement list.

  • Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Dealing with sore hamstring

    Westburg is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Detroit due to hamstring soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    The injury cropped up during Saturday's doubleheader as Westburg went 4-for-9 with an RBI and a caught stealing. The 26-year-old is expected to be available off the bench, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Ramon Urias is starting at the hot corner in Sunday's series finale versus the Tigers.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Logs two hits, steal

    Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. He went 0-for-4 in the nightcap.

    Most of Ramirez's production in the matinee occurred in the first inning, when he drove in the first of four Cleveland runs in the opening frame then stole second base and scored. The third baseman has turned on his jets over the last week. After logging just one theft in his first 17 games, Ramirez has stolen four in the subsequent seven-game span. He might be hard pressed to reach the career-high 41 steals logged in 2024, but Ramirez should record 20 or more for the eighth time in his career.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: Records three hits in win

    Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

    Baez started the nightcap on the bench before entering as a defensive replacement, but he managed to make his mark in the first game. The 32-year-old started that contest in center field, which is where he's been playing exclusively recently. The eventual returns of Matt Vierling (shoulder), Wenceel Perez (back) and Parker Meadows (arm) will give Detroit other options in center, but Baez's versatility has given his fantasy profile a boost in the early going. He figures to serve as a super utility player once Detroit is healthier.

  • Mariners' Ben Williamson: Drives in four runs

    Williamson went 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored during Saturday's 14-0 win against the Mariners.

    The 24-year-old has been operating as Seattle's primary third baseman with Jorge Polanco being limited to designated hitter, and Williamson delivered the first multi-RBI performance of his MLB career in Saturday's blowout. He has a .785 OPS for the season and has gone 8-for-19 during a modest five-game hit streak.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: On base three times in loss

    Jung went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Giants.

    Jung has hit safely in four straight games, going 5-for-15 (.333) with a walk, a home run, a double and a steal in that span. The third baseman was caught stealing in Friday's game versus the Giants before successfully recording his second theft of the year Saturday. Overall, he's hitting .275 with a .760 OPS, two homers, seven RBI, six runs scored, two steals, five doubles and a triple over 71 plate appearances. Jung is looking no worse for wear after a short stint on the injured list due to neck spasms early in the season.

  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Idle Saturday

    Moore isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

    Moore will take a seat Saturday after going 4-for-18 with two homers, three RBI and five runs scored over his last five games. His absence will open up the keystone for Miles Mastrobuoni to start while batting eighth.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Not starting Saturday

    Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

    Smith will get a day to rest Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's series opener. Zach Dezenzo will take his place in right field and bat seventh.

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