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Culpepper went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.

This was Culpepper's first homer since he hit one in his major-league debut Aug. 7. The infielder has adjusted well to the big leagues so far, batting .286 over 12 contests. He's added three RBI and five runs scored, but he has yet to attempt a stolen base after swiping 17 bags on 20 attempts over 74 games with Triple-A St. Paul to begin the year.

Neto went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.

Neto was an extra-base machine, scoring the Angels' first and final runs. The shortstop has now hit safely in five straight games, posting three multi-hit efforts and piling up six extra-base hits in that span. On the season, he's slashing .235/.316/.430 with 21 homers, 61 RBI, 80 runs scored and 18 steals across 563 plate appearances.

Cholowsky is battling right wrist soreness and is being shut down for the remainder of the campaign, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Cholowsky last logged game action Aug. 15 and has subsequently been sidelined by the wrist issue. The White Sox are opting to give him time to heal, thus concluding his first professional campaign. After being taken first overall in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, Cholowsky played in nine games for High-A Winston-Salem, slashing .167/.326/.333 with one home run, three doubles, four runs, 10 RBI, three stolen bases and a 7:9 BB:K.

Carlson (skin infection) won't play again in 2026, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Carlson fractured his thumb in late May but was able to return less than two months later. However, he's now dealing with a skin infection and is slated to miss the remainder of the campaign. The 20-year-old saw the bulk of his action with Single-A Kannapolis and slashed .256/.388/.338 with no homers, 36 runs, 20 RBI, 13 stolen bases and a 41:58 BB:K over 57 games.

Rodden isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs.

Rodden started seven straight contests at shortstop after getting called up Aug. 14, but he'll hit the bench Saturday despite holding his own with a .250/.321/.417 slash line and three RBI during his time in the big leagues so far. Leo Rivas is stepping in to start at shortstop Saturday.

Pena (hand) is batting leadoff and starting at shortstop against the Athletics on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Pena missed Houston's last two games after being hit on the hand by a pitch Wednesday, but he's feeling well enough to re-enter the lineup Saturday. Nick Allen started at shortstop while Pena was out, but he's back on the bench upon the latter's return.

Baez isn't in the Tigers' starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Kansas City.

It's the second time in three days that Baez isn't starting, and he's in the midst of a 1-for-18 stretch at the plate. Kevin McGonigle is shifting over to shortstop Saturday, while Hao-Yu Lee is playing third base.

Gimenez (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Gimenez will miss a second consecutive start Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury during Thursday's contest against the Rays. While he continues to recover, Ernie Clement will shift over to shortstop, giving Charles McAdoo a start at second base.

Story (sports hernia) played nine innings at shortstop and went 0-for-4 for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.

Story, who played the fourth game of his rehab assignment Friday, appears to be on the verge of being activated. He's scheduled to play another full game at shortstop Saturday, per MLB.com, and will then get a rest day Sunday. Story could be activated ahead of Monday's game against Miami.

Duran went 4-for-5 with a double in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Duran's final hit in the bottom of the 10th inning produced the winning run on a throwing error. He's found his swing again following a 13-game stretch in which he batted .128 (6-for-47). Over the last two games, Duran's reached base eight times in nine plate appearances (6-for-7, two walks, one double, one triple).