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  • Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU

    Astros' Aledmys Diaz: Expected to land on injured list

    Diaz will likely require a stint on the 10-day injured list after departing Sunday's game against Boston with left hamstring discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

    Diaz dealt with a hamstring issue nearly a week ago and it caused him to miss three games, so the Astros are expected to place him on the 10-day injured list in an effort to ensure the injury doesn't linger further into the season. Assuming Diaz does get sent to the shelf, look for Yuli Gurriel and Tony Kemp to benefit in terms of playing time at second base, at least until Jose Altuve recovers from his own hamstring strain.

  • Mariners' Dee Gordon: Still waiting on second opinion

    Gordon underwent a second opinion on his bruised right wrist Saturday, but the Mariners have yet to provide an update on his condition, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    The team should provide additional word on Gordon's condition Monday, when Seattle kicks off its homestand with a series against the Rangers. Should Gordon's injury prove more significant than originally thought, Shed Long could be in store for an extended run as the Mariners' everyday second baseman.

  • Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU

    Astros' Aledmys Diaz: Diagnosed with hamstring discomfort

    Diaz was diagnosed with left hamstring discomfort after exiting Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the bottom of the first inning, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Diaz aggravated the injury he suffered about a week ago, which resulted in him missing three games. The Astros will likely take a similarly cautious approach with Diaz this time around, potentially opening the door for Yuli Gurriel or Tony Kemp to see more time at the keystone. Once he's healthy again, Diaz could be headed back into a full-time utility role with everyday second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) trending toward a mid-week return from the 10-day injured list.

  • Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU

    Astros' Aledmys Diaz: Departs with injury

    Diaz exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox after the first inning due to an apparent hamstring injury, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Diaz singled in his lone at-bat and came around to score the Astros' first run, but looked to have tweaked his hamstring while crossing home plate. Tyler White entered the game in Diaz's stead, stepping in at first base while Yuli Gurriel shifted over to the keystone. The Astros should provide an update on Diaz's condition later in the day.

  • Tim Anderson 2B | LAA

    White Sox's Tim Anderson: Scratched for second straight day

    The White Sox scratched Anderson (wrist) from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    The White Sox included Anderson in their initial lineup before scratching him for the second straight day with his sore right wrist apparently still proving bothersome. Jose Rondon will again step in at shortstop in his stead, but the White Sox haven't indicated that the wrist issue is anything that will put Anderson at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list. The team's tune could change, however, if Anderson continues to miss action during the White Sox's three-game series with the Royals that begins Monday.

  • Tim Anderson 2B | LAA

    White Sox's Tim Anderson: Good to go Sunday

    Anderson (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat seventh Sunday against the Twins.

    Anderson was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game after complaining of a sore right wrist, which had been struck by a pitch in Friday's series opener. The day off was apparently all Anderson needed to overcome the issue, as he'll check back into the lineup Sunday while Jose Rondon moves back to the bench.

  • Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Receives breather Sunday

    Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

    Manager Alex Cora suggested that Bogaerts is merely receiving a maintenance day after starting each of the Red Sox's last 21 games. With Bogaerts on the bench, Eduardo Nunez will fill in at shortstop and bat ninth against Astros ace Justin Verlander.

  • Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU

    Astros' Aledmys Diaz: Rips two doubles in win

    Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox.

    Diaz scored the game-winning run after demolishing the second pitch he saw from Matt Barnes for a double to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning. He batted leadoff on a day when the Astros placed usual leadoff batter George Springer on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 hamstring injury that is expected to sideline him for longer than the minimum. Diaz has been swinging a hot bat while filling in at second base for Jose Altuve (hamstring), going 16-for-46 (.348) with six extra-base hits, 12 RBI and 10 runs over the last 14 contests. However, that gig could end soon as Altuve is set to begin a rehab assignment Sunday. If the Astros want to keep Diaz's bat in the lineup after Altuve returns, which could be a soon as Tuesday, they may move him to left field.

  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Walks off Red Sox

    Correa went 3-for-4 with one run scored, one RBI and a walk in Saturday's 4-3 walkoff win over Boston.

    Correa came to the plate in the ninth inning with nobody out and the bases juiced and drove in the game-winning run with a single against a five-man infield. The 24-year-old was 5-for-27 over his last eight games entering the contest, but he had no issues Saturday and collected his fifth three-hit game of the year.

  • Ehire Adrianza 3B | LAA

    Twins' Ehire Adrianza: Pops fourth homer

    Adrianza went 3-for-4 and with a three-run homer in an 8-1 win over the White Sox on Saturday.

    Adrianza drove in four runs and his homer off Kelvin Herrera was his third since May 12. The 29-year-old nevertheless still bats near the bottom of the Twins' lineup, and he has a lackluster .231/.333/.397 slash line with no stolen bases this season.

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