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  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Moves into short-side platoon role

    Moore is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

    Though he initially picked up most of the starts at shortstop after J.P. Crawford (finger) landed on the injured list July 23, Moore has since shifted into more of a utility role. He made both of his last two starts against left-handed pitching while seeing time in left field and at third base, and Moore has been held out of the lineup entirely in four consecutive matchups with right-handed pitchers. The Mariners seem content to roll with Leo Rivas their primary option at shortstop until Crawford is ready to return from the IL.

  • J.P. Crawford SS | SEA

    Mariners' J.P. Crawford: At least one more rehab game

    Crawford (finger) played in a simulated game Monday and will likely need at least one more rehab game before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

    Crawford played two rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma over the weekend before shifting to a simulated setting Monday because it's an idle day across the minors. He's expected to do the same Tuesday and would appear in line to return to the Mariners' lineup later this week if all goes well. Crawford has been out since late July with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: To have season-ending hip surgery

    The Tigers transferred Baez (hip) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

    Per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Baez will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next week. The veteran shortstop has missed time with hip and back problems this season, although the two injuries seem to be related. The surgery closes the book on another disappointing season for Baez, who finishes with a .516 OPS over 80 games. He is still owed $73 million through 2027. Trey Sweeney and Ryan Kreidler will handle shortstop for Detroit down the stretch.

  • Jacob Wilson SS | ATH

    Athletics' Jacob Wilson: On verge of activation

    Wilson (hamstring), who played a full game at shortstop in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Reno on Sunday and went 1-for-4 with a two-run double, is feeling great on his rehab assignment and could be activated from the IL this week, MLB.com reports.

    The news was relayed via manager Mark Kotsay before Wilson played a full game Sunday, giving all the more weight to the statement. The rookie had notably logged seven innings on defense Saturday as well, seemingly corroborating his hamstring is back to full health. Wilson has swung a hot bat throughout his time with the Aviators, posting a .391 average (9-for-23) with three doubles, five RBI, two walks and four runs.

  • Bobby Witt SS | KC

    Royals' Bobby Witt: Goes deep in Sunday's loss

    Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Phillies.

    Witt's 11-game hitting streak was snapped with an 0-for-4 effort Saturday, but he bounced back Sunday. His homer was his first since Aug. 16. The shortstop has hit .337 over 21 games in August, adding seven homers, 17 RBI, two steals and 20 runs scored. For the year, he's maintained a .347/.396/.611 slash line with 26 long balls, 93 RBI, 111 runs scored and 26 steals over 130 contests, putting him in good position for at least a 30-30 campaign.

  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Goes wild on basepaths Sunday

    Moore went 1-for-2 with two walks, three stolen bases and a run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.

    Moore put together a signature leadoff performance, serving as a consistent irritant for Giants pitchers throughout the afternoon while swiping a career-high three bases. Moore is an impressive 27-for-32 overall in steal attempts this season, and he's now reached safely in four straight games. Sunday marked only his fourth appearance atop the order this season, but given the results, he could conceivably get more run as the leadoff hitter the rest of the way under new manager Dan Wilson.

  • Max Schuemann 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Max Schuemann: Likely to fill everyday role at 3B

    Schuemann is expected to see most of his reps at third base moving forward after the Athletics optioned Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas following Sunday's 4-3 win over the Brewers, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

    Schuemann has made each of his last 30 starts at shortstop, but he'll likely see fewer opportunities at that position moving forward with Jacob Wilson (hamstring) likely to return from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Cincinnati. The Athletics are still expected to keep Schuemann in the lineup on at least a semi-regular basis by deploying him at the hot corner, where Hernaiz had been serving as the team's primary option prior to his demotion. Schuemann's last start at third base came back on July 19, which coincided with Wilson making his MLB debut as Oakland's starting shortstop before exiting that game early due to the hamstring strain.

  • Brayan Rocchio SS | CLE

    Guardians' Brayan Rocchio: Not in lineup for first game

    Rocchio is absent from the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals.

    The Guardians will go with Tyler Freeman at shortstop for the first game of the twin bill. Rocchio has typically seen most of the starts at shortstop against right-handed pitching of late and should be back in the lineup for the nightcap, when righty Alec Marsh is slated to start for the Royals.

  • Corey Seager SS | TEX

    Rangers' Corey Seager: Homers in loss

    Seager went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Guardians.

    Seager brought the Rangers within one run with an eighth-inning solo shot. It was the 29th of the season for Seager, who is on the precipice of a third consecutive season with at least 30 home runs.

  • Zachary Neto SS | LAA

    Angels' Zach Neto: Posts steal in loss

    Neto went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

    Neto provided the Angels' first run with an RBI single, which was one of three hits for the team in this game. After a hot start to August, Neto has slowed down, going 6-for-39 (.154) over his last 10 games, though he has three extra-base hits in that span. The shortstop is now at a .256/.322/.451 slash line with 19 home runs, 23 steals, 64 RBI and 57 runs scored through 127 contests this season.

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