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Daniel Vogelbach DH | TOR
Mariners' Dan Vogelbach: Called up to majors Monday
Vogelbach was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Now that the season is over for the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, Vogelbach has the green light to make his major league debut. The top prospect mashed in his first season at the level, totaling 23 home runs, 25 doubles and 96 RBI between the Cubs and Mariners organizations, so he could provide some nice power numbers down the stretch if he's given the opportunity to face big league pitchers.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Rays' Brad Miller: Launches 27th homer in Sunday win
Miller went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Yankees.
The power-hitting infielder went deep against Luis Cessa in the sixth, the second of two homers in the inning for the Rays. Miller had gone 0-for-14 in his prior three games, so the long ball was certainly a welcome sight. While he's generated a paltry .111/.158/.278 line to date in September, his 27 homers and 70 RBI are by far career bests.
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Ryan Goins DH | KC
Blue Jays' Ryan Goins: Having season to forget
Goins went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
Goins' sixth-inning single was his first hit since being recalled at the beginning of the month. To say this season has been a disappointment for the 28-year-old would be an understatement. With Devon Travis beginning the season on the DL, Goins was slated for an everyday role to begin the year. After hitting just .173 over 75 at-bats in April, Goins began ceding opportunities to Darwin Barney and eventually was faded out of the game plan once Travis returned. Goins landed on the DL in early June, essentially ending his days on the team's 25-man roster. After having a career-best season in 2015, the second baseman will look to forget his 2016 campaign and begin anew in the winter.
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J.D. Martinez DH | NYM
Tigers' J.D. Martinez: Enjoys three-hit day in Friday victory
Martinez went 3-for-3 with a two-run single, a walk and a run in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Orioles.
Martinez plated Jose Iglesias and Ian Kinsler in the fifth with his run-scoring hit, extending the Tigers' lead to 3-0 at the time. The slugging outfielder has torn the cover off the ball since returning from an extended DL stint in early August, with a .400/.455/.677 line that includes 12 doubles, eight homers and 19 RBI.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Rays' Brad Miller: In lineup as DH Friday
Miller (elbow) is hitting cleanup as the Rays' DH on Friday against the Yankees, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.
X-rays were negative on his elbow, which was sore and caused him to exit Thursday's game early. The Rays can afford to give him a few games at DH if necessary, but apparently he is healthy enough to hit live pitching Friday.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Rays' Brad Miller: Returns to lineup Friday
X-rays on Miller's elbow have been returned negative.
His availability for Friday and the rest of the weekend is uncertain but it seems Miller avoided a serious injury after being hit by a pitch Thursday.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Rays' Brad Miller: Leaves early Thursday
Miller was forced out of Thursday's matchup early due to right elbow soreness.
X-rays on MIller's elbow came back negative. He had yet to have an at-bat before exiting the game, and being replaced by Alexei Ramirez. Consider him day-to-day going forward.
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Byron Buxton CF | MIN
Twins' Byron Buxton: Goes yard again Wednesday
Buxton went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer and two runs scored Wednesday against the Royals.
Since joining the roster as a September call-up, Buxton's been rapidly regaining all the allure he lost with his MLB struggles last season and earlier this year. Over seven games, he's gone 12-for-26 with four doubles, four homers, 10 RBI and 10 runs -- now that's what we're looking for from a guy who was for a time considered the game's top prospect. He's likely still available as a waiver add in a lot of yearly leagues.
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Christian Colon DH | NYM
Royals' Christian Colon: Recalled from Triple-A
Colon was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
The fourth overall pick in 2010, he showed some encouraging signs during the 2014-15 seasons, flashing an ability to hit and get on base at a useful clip. However, Colon has taken a significant step back this year at the age of 27 and will likely play primarily off the bench over the final month.
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Kennys Vargas DH | MIN
Twins' Kennys Vargas: Officially recalled from Triple-A
Vargas was officially recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
With the Triple-A season now over, Vargas will rejoin the Twins, for whom he's appeared in 25 games this season, hitting .259 with six home runs and 13 RBI. The 26-year-old could see time at first base over the final month of the season and he'll also be an option in the DH spot.