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  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Diagnosed with quad contusion

    Smith left Saturday's game against Boston in the first inning due to a left quadriceps contusion, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Smith suffered the injury when he collided into the fence in foul territory while attempting to field a flyball. He managed to initially stay in but was replaced by Ezequiel Duran in the bottom of the first inning. Smith will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he'll likely be held out of Sunday's series finale. With Josh Jung working through neck spasms, Duran could be in line for starts at third base.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Exits game due to calf tightness

    Machado was removed from Saturday's game against Atlanta due to right calf tightness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

    Machado appeared to injure himself on a swing in the bottom of the fourth inning. He was able to finish the at-bat but limped off the field and was replaced by Jose Iglesias at third base for the top of the fifth. Machado will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, per Cassavell.

  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Removed from Saturday's game

    Smith was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox due to a left leg injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Smith collided with the fence in the top of the first inning while attempting to field a flyball that was drifting into foul territory. He was evaluated by a trainer and initially stayed in, but Ezequiel Duran pinch hit for Smith in the bottom of the inning. Smith will likely undergo further tests to determine the extent of the injury.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Considered day-to-day

    Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters after Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Royals that Ramirez is currently considered day-to-day due to a wrist sprain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Ramirez rolled his right wrist on a slide during a stolen base attempt in the third inning Saturday, but he managed to stay in the game until the sixth. The third baseman will undergo further testing Sunday morning to determine the severity of the injury and could be held out of the series finale, though it sounds like he will push to play. Daniel Schneemann figures to step in at the hot corner if Ramirez misses time.

  • Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez: Available Saturday

    Hernandez (illness) is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup but is available off the bench for Saturday's game against Detroit, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Hernandez didn't play in the first two games of the series while battling the flu. It appears the utility man has recovered from the ailment and will be available as a reserve for Saturday's finale.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Sprains wrist Saturday

    Ramirez was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals due to a sprained right wrist, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Ramirez looked to be bothered by his hand/wrist after jamming it into the ground during a stolen base attempt in the third inning, but he managed to stay in the game for a bit longer until his removal in the sixth. The Guardians haven't provided any details regarding the severity of the six-time All-Star's injury, but a sprained wrist typically leads to a stint on the injured list more often than not. Daniel Schneemann is most likely to benefit from extra playing time if Ramirez lands on the IL.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | MIN

    Athletics' Gio Urshela: Taking seat Saturday

    Urshela isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.

    Urshela is off to a 1-for-7 start through two games as an Athletic, and he'll get a day to rest Saturday while Luis Urias mans third base and bats seventh.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Fighting neck spasms

    Manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that Jung is dealing with neck spasms, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Jung was held out of the Rangers' lineup Saturday and Bochy said that the 27-year-old infielder will need a few days of rest for his neck to calm down while the team treats him, though it remains to be seen if he will end up spending time on the injured list. Josh Smith is set to cover third base Saturday and is likely to continue doing so until Jung returns.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Sitting out Saturday

    Smith is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Smith started his big-league career 1-for-1 but now sits at 1-for-5 with two walks through his first two games. He'll take a seat for Saturday's series finale, opening up right field for Zach Dezenzo.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Getting rest Saturday

    Jung isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston.

    Jung has gone 3-for-7 and driven in a run across the first two games of the year, but he'll get a chance to catch his breath Saturday while Josh Smith starts at third base.

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