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Owings' contract was selected from Triple-A Pawtucket, and he is leading off and starting at second base Sunday against the Angels, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

He played second base, third base, shortstop and all three outfield spots while at Pawtucket, so Owings is seemingly prepared for a utility role with Boston. He hit .133 in 145 plate appearances with the Royals earlier this season and batted .325/.385/.595 with 11 home runs in 44 games with Pawtucket.

Gordon will start at second base and bat seventh in Saturday's game against the Rays.

Gordon was activated from the injured list just prior to Saturday's game and will man second base. His slot as the seventh batter in the order is noteworthy, as he has primarily been either the leadoff or ninth hitter for the M's this season.

Gordon (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gordon was placed on the IL on July 23 for what was supposed to be a relatively short stay. While his absence was longer than expected, it may have given him enough time to fully heal, an important factor given the value of his speed. Gordon should be set to regain his role as the regular starter at second base.

Wendle (wrist) took swings in Tampa on Friday but is still being asked to exercise caution on his follow-through, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The step is an important one for Wendle considering his wrist is the cause of his injured-list stay. However, the fact he still is restricted is indicative the utility man is likely still some time away from activation.

Gordon (quadriceps) will be examined by the team doctor Friday to determine whether he's ready to begin a rehab assignment, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Assuming his visit with the doctor goes well, Gordon should be cleared to either embark on a rehab stint or even get activated from the IL immediately. He's been on the injured list since July 23 due to a strained left quad.

Bichette went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's loss to the Yankees.

Making his home debut for the Blue Jays, Bichette became the first rookie since Ted Williams in 1939 to collect an extra-base hit in nine straight games, and in the process he became the first player in MLB history with a two-bagger in nine straight contests. His 13 XBH (nine doubles, four homers) in his first 11 big-league games is also a major-league record, and he's set a host of franchise marks as well, notably by beginning his career with an 11-game hit streak. Bichette's .408/.453/.837 slash line is inevitably going to come down at some point, but the 21-year-old is demonstrating that his status as an elite hitting prospect was more than just hype.

Bichette went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Wednesday's win over the Rays.

The rookie's dazzling start to his MLB career continues. Bichette has now smashed a double in eight straight games, setting a new Jays record in the process, and through his first 10 big-league games, he's slashing a ridiculous .409/.458/.795.

Adames went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays.

Adames has provided one third of his 15 home runs on the season in the last nine games, rewarding those who stuck with him during what had been a mostly brutal July. He'll stick in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, but his role as the Rays' No. 9 hitter hinders his run-scoring and run-producing upside to some degree even while he's wielding a hot bat.

Bichette went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

The steal was his first in the big leagues, but the double was his 10th extra-base hit, making him the first player in MLB history with double-digit XBH in his first nine games. Per Dawn Klemish of MLB.com, Bichette also set a new Jays record by beginning his career with a nine-game hitting streak, and tied Carlos Delgado's franchise record with a double in seven straight contests.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo homo run, a double, three RBI and a pair of runs to help the Astros to an 11-6 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Correa continued his hot hitting since his return from the injured list, clubbing his 15th home run of the season in this contest with a sixth-inning solo shot off Chi Chi Gonzalez as part of a three-RBI day. He's off to a blistering start in August, as he's laced seven hits with two homers, a double and six RBI over his first 17 at-bats of the month. Overall, the talented shortstop is slashing .294/.362/.570 in 2019.