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Seager went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over Toronto.

Seager, who returned from a stay on the injured list Thursday, returned to the starting lineup after getting a day off Friday. His sixth-inning home run was Seager's 10th of the season.

Wilson (shoulder) isn't starting against the Angels on Saturday, but he's available off the bench and could be back in the starting lineup Sunday, Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register reports.

Wilson is beginning on the bench for the third straight game while nursing a left shoulder issue. However, manager Mark Kotsay indicated before the contest that the 24-year-old infielder won't need an IL stint and could come off the bench Saturday. Alika Williams is starting at shortstop for a third consecutive contest, but it sounds like that run could end with Wilson's potential return Sunday.

Pena went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Tigers.

The shortstop continues to rake in June. Over 24 games this month, Pena is batting .326 (28-for-86) with five doubles, three homers, five steals, 13 RBI and 18 runs as he makes up for lost time after missing more than a month earlier in the season due to a hamstring strain.

Wilson (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Angels.

Wilson will miss his third straight game after being removed early from Wednesday's contest with a left shoulder injury. It's not clear if the Athletics are considering a stint on the injured list for the 24-year-old. Alika Williams will once again take over at shortstop and bat ninth Saturday.

Duran isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Duran will grab a seat on the bench after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a steal during Friday's win. His absence will allow Nicky Lopez to pick up another start at second base.

Cheng went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Friday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.

Cheng was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday after the Red Sox placed Marcelo Mayer (forearm) on the injured list. The former celebrated his Red Sox debut with an RBI groundout in the second inning and a 407-foot double to center field in the fourth. With both Mayer and Trevor Story (abdomen) on the injured list, Cheng is line for more work in the short term, including Saturday as a member of Boston's starting lineup. He slashed .254/.351/.424 with seven home runs in 240 plate appearances with Worcester.

Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Toronto.

Duran participated in Texas' three-run first inning with an RBI single and later stole his sixth base of the season. He stepped in at shortstop with Corey Seager getting a break after Seager returned from the injured list Thursday. With Seager in good health, Duran will still find his way into lineup at a number of positions, including second base, third base, DH or left field.

McGonigle went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.

The 21-year-old infielder set the table for the rout from the leadoff spot as he continues to enjoy a spectacular MLB debut. McGonigle has hit safely in 11 of the last 12 games, batting .311 (14-for-45) over that span with a .415 OBP, and on the season he's produced a .284/.391/.426 slash line with six homers, 11 steals, 28 RBI and 49 runs in 79 contests.

Wilson (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Wilson will sit out a second consecutive game following his removal from Wednesday's contest due to a left shoulder injury. It remains an encouraging sign that the A's haven't moved him to the injured list, though that may change if the young shortstop doesn't return in the next couple of days. Alika Williams will pick up a start in Wilson's absence and bat ninth.

Boston recalled Cheng from Triple-A Worcester and he will start at shortstop against the Yankees on Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Cheng will make his season debut for Boston with Marcelo Mayer hitting the injured list with a left forearm injury. The 23-year-old Cheng may see extended playing time with Boston being depleted at the shortstop position with Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm), Trevor Story (abdomen) and Nick Sogard (oblique) all on the injured list in addition to Mayer. With Worcester, Cheng slashed .254/.351/.424 with seven homers and 18 RBI in 240 plate appearances.