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  • Yandy Diaz 1B | TB

    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Clubs two solo homers

    Diaz went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Friday's 14-8 win over the Tigers.

    Diaz set the tone with a leadoff home run in the first inning before tacking on another solo shot in the fifth to extend the Rays' lead to six runs. Diaz is in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak and has reached base safely in each of his last 15 games. He has a scorching .468 batting average (22-for-47) with 10 runs scored, four home runs and 10 RBI during his current hitting streak.

  • Jorge Soler DH | LAA

    Angels' Jorge Soler: Officially shelved

    The Angels placed Soler (back) on the 10-day injured list Friday.

    Soler will be sidelined for at least a week and a half due to nagging back soreness, an issue that held him out of back-to-back games before Friday's move. Gustavo Campero was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Soler won't be eligible to be activated until June 30.

  • Jorge Soler DH | LAA

    Angels' Jorge Soler: IL move coming

    The Angels are expected to put Soler (back) on the injured list, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports

    Soler had missed back-to-back games due to back soreness and won't be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. The 33-year-old is slashing .207/.280/350 with eight home runs in 264 plate appearances this season. LaMonte Wade and Scott Kingery could receive more playing time while Soler is sidelined.

  • Trevor Larnach LF | MIN

    Twins' Trevor Larnach: Tending to bruised hand

    Larnach is dealing with a right hand contusion and won't play in Friday's game against Milwaukee, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

    The Twins previously scratched Larnach from the lineup, but an explanation for his removal wasn't immediately provided until it was revealed that he was dealing with a hand issue. He should be considered day-to-day moving forward.

  • Trevor Larnach LF | MIN

    Twins' Trevor Larnach: Scratched from lineup

    Larnach was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers for undisclosed reasons.

    It's unclear why Larnach won't end up starting Friday, but he'll exit the lineup after initially being listed as the Twins' DH and cleanup hitter. In the wake of his absence, Ryan Jeffers will DH and bat fifth while Carlos Correa bats cleanup.

  • Blue Jays' Anthony Santander: Not hitting yet

    Santander (shoulder) has yet to resume hitting, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Santander has been on the shelf since late May due to inflammation in his left shoulder. While he's been cleared to throw, he hasn't begun hitting yet. Considering the lengthy layoff, it's likely Santander will need a rehab assignment. If that's the case, Santander shouldn't be expected back until July.

  • Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD

    Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Idle Friday

    O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

    O'Hearn missed a game last weekend due to a left ankle injury, but he's started four straight contests since, going 2-for-13 (.154) at the plate. He'll yield to Coby Mayo at first base while Adley Rutschman plays DH.

  • Jorge Polanco 2B | NYM

    Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Taking seat Friday

    Polanco is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

    It's a routine day off for Polanco, who had started each of the previous 13 contests. The Mariners will go with Mitch Garver at designated hitter and Cole Young at second base in Friday's series opener.

  • Mike Trout CF | LAA

    Angels' Mike Trout: Homers in loss

    Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Angels.

    Trout opened the scoring in the first inning with a two-out, 423-foot blast off Carlos Rodon, his 12th homer of the year. The 33-year-old Trout has hits in seven of his last eight contests, going 10-for-29 (.345) with a 1.009 OPS in that span. He's slashing .236/.323/.466 with 22 runs scored, 12 RBI and a pair of stolen bases across 201 plate appearances this season.

  • Yordan Alvarez DH | HOU

    Astros' Yordan Alvarez: No progress

    Manager Joe Espada said Thursday Alvarez (hand) still hasn't started hitting, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Alvarez originally landed on the shelf May 3 due to inflammation in his right hand, but he was diagnosed with a fracture in late May while dealing with lingering discomfort. The fracture was labeled about 60 percent healed when discovered, and he won't return to hitting until it's fully healed. Alvarez's return timeline is likely to remain murky until he's able to ramp up his activities.

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