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Jung went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.

Jung extended the Rangers' advantage to 2-0 with an RBI single in the first inning and gave Texas the lead in the bottom of the sixth with a two-run homer, his second long ball of the season. The 2019 first-round pick now has a hit in five straight games, including an extra-base knock in three of his last four.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies that Donaldson's right hamstring injury isn't expected to be too serious, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Donaldson could still undergo an MRI, which would reveal more about the severity of his injury. At this juncture, though, the team doesn't seem to be fearing an extended absence. The Yankees are off Thursday before starting a weekend series in Baltimore.

Donaldson exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies due to right hamstring tightness, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

The Yankees will re-evaluate Donaldson on Thursday. Thursday's game in Baltimore has already been postponed, so the third baseman presumably has a shot at returning for New York's next contest Friday.

Donaldson left Wednesday's game against the Phillies in the third inning, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

No reason has been given for why Donaldson exited the game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has replaced the third baseman.

Baty is expected to return to Triple-A Syracuse's lineup Friday after he was diagnosed with right thumb inflammation following an MRI, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baty previously had the same thumb surgically repaired Sept. 1 of last year, but he appears to have avoided a significant setback after re-injuring the thumb Tuesday. He'll still likely be held out of action for the next couple of days while he tends to inflammation, but he should be back in action before the weekend. The third base prospect is off to a strong start through four games at Syracuse this season, slashing .400/.471/.867 start with two home runs and two steals. Baty's hot start combined with Eduardo Escobar's poor performance at the big-league level could mean a quick promotion for Baty if he keeps raking.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

The home run was the first of the season for Muncy, who recently moved past a lower-body injury that kept him out for a game. Though he came away with hits in his first two trips to the plate Tuesday, Muncy still doesn't look to be completely dialed in just yet, as he struck out swinging and looking in his final two plate appearances. He's struck out in 11 of his 23 plate appearances to date (47.8 percent).

Henderson (hand) is in the lineup hitting fifth and playing third base for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Henderson was ruled out for Tuesday's game while dealing with soreness in his right hand, but he's back in the lineup for Wednesday's affair against the Rangers. The rookie infielder will man the hot corner, and Terrin Vavra will start at DH and hit sixth against Jacob deGrom and the Texas pitching staff.

Baty is day-to-day with right thumb inflammation after an MRI revealed no structural damage, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Baty left Tuesday's game for Triple-A Syracuse after injuring the thumb, and it was a concern for all involved that it was the same thumb that required surgery for a torn ligament back in September. The 23-year-old top prospect will likely sit for a day or two while recovering, but it does appear he's mercifully avoided a serious injury.

Escobar will take a seat Wednesday versus the Brewers.

Escobar will be on the bench for the second time in three games Wednesday after he went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's loss. Luis Guillorme will replace him at third base and bat ninth in the series finale with Milwaukee.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

What a start to the season for the veteran third baseman. Chapman has banged out multiple hits in four of the first five games, batting .579 (11-for-19) with five doubles, three RBI and four runs scored. He's still looking for his first homer, but given how locked in he is at the plate, it seems only a matter of time before he puts one over the fence.