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  • Jose Tena SS | WAS

    Guardians' Jose Tena: Recalled from Triple-A

    Cleveland recalled Tena from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

    Tena earns a September call-up to the Guardians after slashing .275/.359/.419 with eight homers and 16 steals in 96 games this summer between Double-A and Triple-A. The 22-year-old can back up multiple spots on the infield as Cleveland aims to gain ground in the AL Central standings.

  • Anthony Volpe SS | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Reaches 20-20 mark with big homer

    Volpe went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Tigers.

    Volpe recorded both extra-base hits in the contest for New York. His fourth-inning double was negated when he was picked off second base, but he made up for that lapse with a clutch homer in the ninth, slugging a two-out, three-run, game-tying shot off Detroit closer Alex Lange that resulted in the contest going into extra innings. The long ball was Volpe's 20th of the campaign, and he's already recorded 21 thefts, making him the first player in franchise history to put up a 20-20 performance as a rookie. Volpe had also recorded a 20-20 season in each of his previous two years in the minors.

  • David Hamilton SS | BOS

    Red Sox's David Hamilton: Sent back to Worcester

    The Red Sox optioned Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

    With Wilyer Abreu returning from the paternity list, Hamilton will end up being Boston's roster casualty. The 25-year-old infielder is just 4-for-33 across 15 games in the majors this season.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: Sitting out due to soreness

    Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Baez is not in the lineup for the second straight game Thursday because "he's beat up a little bit and not feeling 100 percent," Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

    Hinch didn't specify what exactly Baez is dealing with, but it's probably safe to say he's battling some general soreness but should be ready to return to the lineup over the weekend. Zach McKinstry is playing shortstop for Detroit on Thursday versus the Yankees.

  • J.P. Crawford SS | SEA

    Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Productive out of leadoff spot

    Crawford went 1-for-4 with a two-run single and a stolen base in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

    Crawford plated the tying and go-ahead runs with his timely seventh-inning single, sealing the comeback victory for Seattle. Crawford's steal was only his second of the season, and the veteran shortstop has now cobbled together an impressive .294 average -- including a .455 figure with men on base -- and .984 OPS over the nine games he's played since returning from a stint on the 7-day injured list due to a concussion.

  • Tim Anderson 2B | LAA

    White Sox's Tim Anderson: Hitting for extra bases

    Anderson went 1-for-6 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Orioles.

    Anderson has started eight games since returning from suspension, and he has struck out a 39.5 percent clip in that span. Though he hasn't homered, he has balanced his lack of contact with five extra-base hits and has also scored five runs. It remains a disappointing campaign for Anderson, though as the White Sox's leadoff hitter, he could be a source of stolen bases and runs scored across the final month of the season.

  • Anthony Volpe SS | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Batting third Thursday

    Volpe will start at shortstop and bat third in Thursday's game against the Tigers, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

    Aaron Judge is getting a day off, so Gleyber Torres will move up to the two hole and Volpe will occupy Torres' usual spot at No. 3 in the order. The rookie shortstop has cranked six home runs in August to push his season total to 19, but he's batting just .216.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: Out of lineup again

    Baez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Yankees.

    Baez isn't dealing with any known injury, but he'll hit the bench for a second straight game after he had started each of the previous five contests. Zack Short will handle shortstop for the Tigers.

  • Corey Seager SS | TEX

    Rangers' Corey Seager: Continues standout campaign

    Seager went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday in a 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

    Seager hit the Rangers' lone long ball in the contest, smacking a 420-foot solo shot to center field in the fourth inning. The shortstop added a single to finish with his sixth multi-hit performance over his past 10 games. At this point, Seager getting on base is almost an expectation -- his .346 batting average and .411 OBP would lead the American League if he had enough plate appearances to qualify. The star shortstop has added 25 home runs, 35 doubles and 80 RBI over 90 contests.

  • Bobby Witt SS | KC

    Royals' Bobby Witt: Provides only run in loss

    Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates.

    Witt sputtered with just four hits over his last six games in August, but it was still a productive month. He hit .324 (36-for-111) with nine homers, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases over 27 contests. The shortstop is up to 27 long balls, 38 steals, 82 RBI, 75 runs scored and a .276/.317/.501 slash line through 132 games this season. He'll have plenty of momentum heading to September as he looks to wrap up a highly successful second season.

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