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Manager Alex Cora said he expects Bogaerts (ankle) to play in Thursday's series finale against the Athletics, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Bogaerts is sitting out Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his foot Tuesday, though he never actually exited Tuesday's contest. After the foul ball, Bogaerts was thrown out at third base trying for a triple during the ninth inning. The team didn't provide an official diagnosis, but it appears the 26-year-old is just dealing with a sore ankle/foot and may make a quick return to the lineup. Brock Holt is filling in at shortstop for the Red Sox in his absence.

Bogaerts is not in Wednesday's lineup against the A's after fouling a ball off his foot in Tuesday's game, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

There is no official diagnosis for Bogaerts, but he stayed in for the entirety of Tuesday night's game, so it seems like he is probably day-to-day with a sore ankle/foot. Brock Holt starts at shortstop in his place.

Diaz will get a start at first base this weekend against the A's, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

He has been getting more work there recently before games, and the Astros are ready to give him his first career start there this weekend. Already capable of playing the other three infield positions and left field, this will make Diaz an even more versatile utility option for Houston, although it doesn't do much for his fantasy value.

Adrianza is hitting eighth and starting at shortstop Wednesday against Kansas City, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Jonathan Schoop will have the day off Wednesday, which gives Adrianza his first start of the year. Adrianza will be the main middle-infield utility reserve with Marwin Gonzalez starting the year as the primary third baseman, so if either Schoop or shortstop Jorge Polanco go down, Adrianza should be the next man up.

Anderson (paternity) says he will play in Thursday's home opener against the Mariners, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The White Sox placed Anderson on the paternity list Wednesday, despite the fact he had been away from the team since Monday, and while he could wait until this weekend to return, it sounds like Anderson is intent on getting back for the home opener. Jose Rondon is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh Wednesday.

The White Sox placed Anderson (personal) on the paternity list Wednesday.

Anderson was scratched from the lineup for Monday's series opener after his wife went into labor, but that won't count toward his paternity leave. With the White Sox waiting until Wednesday to make a roster move, Anderson will now have up to three days to spend with his wife and newborn. Assuming he takes the maximum amount of time off, Anderson should check back into the starting nine for Saturday's home game against the Mariners. Yolmer Sanchez will fill in for Anderson at shortstop Wednesday.

Mondesi went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Twins.

The homer was of the inside-the-park variety, as Mondesi launched a ball to the deepest part of center field in the eighth inning and raced around the bases after Byron Buxton couldn't flag it down. The home run and steal were each the first of the season for the shortstop, but fantasy GMs who bought into his hype this offseason will be expecting plenty more of each.

Lindor (calf/ankle) will require 7-to-10 days of rehab before beginning a running program, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The specialist he saw Monday confirmed the diagnosis of a mild high left ankle sprain. This was encouraging, as the diagnosis could have been a more severe sprain. Once he completes his running program, he will advance to game action and presumably a rehab assignment. With all this considered, a late-April return seems like the best-case scenario.

Franco will open the season with Low-A Bowling Green, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

This was the lowest realistic level Franco was going to be assigned to, as some more aggressive organizations may have even sent the 18-year-old phenom to High-A to start the season. The Rays are known for a slow-and-low approach with prospect promotions, but Franco is the exception to almost every rule. He could reach the upper levels of the minors in the second half of the season.

Lindor (calf/ankle) is still a few weeks away from returning to game action, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Lindor suffered a left ankle sprain while rehabbing from his right calf strain in late March, but a specialist confirmed Monday that the ankle issue wasn't a major setback. A precise timeline still isn't clear, but it sounds like his absence will be measured in weeks, not months. Eric Stamets will continue as the primary shortstop in his absence.