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  • Corey Seager SS | TEX

    Dodgers' Corey Seager: Reaches base four times

    Seager went 2-for-4 with two walks and a run scored Saturday against the Giants.

    This kind of line normally isn't notable for Seager, but he has struggled early in the regular season after battling an elbow injury throughout spring training. This is only the second time in seven starts that he's managed to reach base multiple times in a game, and he still doesn't have any extra-base hits.

  • Trevor Story SS | BOS

    Rockies' Trevor Story: Homers in second straight contest

    Story went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk in Saturday's extra-inning win over the Braves.

    Story extended the Rockies' lead in the fourth inning, sending a 2-1 offering from Anibal Sanchez into the left-field bleachers. This is the second straight game in which the young shortstop has homered, though he added another strikeout to his ledger and is still hitting just .176 on the young season.

  • Indians' Francisco Lindor: Steals third base of season

    Lindor went 2-for-4 with a double and stolen base Saturday against the Royals.

    Lindor stole his third base of the season Saturday and has been successful in three of his four stolen-base attempts this season. It took until May 30 for him to steal his third base last year, so it appears he has made being more aggressive on the basepaths a priority to start the season. That would be a boost to his fantasy value and provide him a nice floor if his power production were to fall off from last season's pace.

  • Braves' Johan Camargo: May stay out another week

    Camargo (oblique) isn't expected to be activated from the disabled list for another week, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

    Per McAlpin, Camargo's health isn't the issue for the holdup. His defense has been fine as well, but the Braves want to see him shake off a bit more rust at the plate. With Ryan Flaherty playing well in his stead, the Braves are content with letting the young infielder work out his issues in the minors while he still has games left on his rehab assignment. Camargo is expected to return around Friday in time for the series with the Cubs, but he could return sooner if his bat comes around.

  • Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU

    Blue Jays' Aledmys Diaz: Returns to lineup Saturday

    Diaz (back) will start at shortstop and bat seventh for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Diaz was expected to return to the lineup Friday, but manager John Gibbons opted to give him an additional day of rest following Tuesday's back spasms. Yangervis Solarte will shift to third base and move Josh Donaldson back to DH for Saturday's game.

  • Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Drives in six in win

    Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a two runs, six RBI -- four coming on a grands slam -- and a walk in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Rays.

    The 25-year-old shortstop is on a tear to start the season, slashing .371/.405/.743 over his first eight games. The homer was his second of the season -- last year, his second home run didn't come until May 30. Bogaerts was already a worthy fantasy shortstop, with double-digit home runs and steals the last two seasons. He typically provides a solid batting average and has a quality lineup to boost his counting stats. If he's adding power this year, he could make the jump into the position's top tier.

  • J.P. Crawford SS | SEA

    Phillies' J.P. Crawford: Out of lineup Saturday

    Crawford is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

    It's Crawford's second day off in the team's opening seven games, putting him on pace for about 116 starts this season. The Phillies will likely continue to heavily rotate at most positions on the field, leaving Crawford slightly short of a full-time role. A hot bat could give the young shortstop a larger share of playing time, but he has just one hit through his first 21 plate appearances. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop in Crawford's place.

  • Nick Ahmed SS | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Scratched due to illness

    Ahmed was removed from Saturday's lineup card due to illness.

    Ahmed was initially plugged into the starting nine for the first time since Monday's contest, but now the shortstop will miss a fourth straight game due to illness. Chris Owings was inserted into the lineup and will man the keystone while Ketel Marte moves over to the shortstop position.

  • Nick Ahmed SS | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Returns to lineup Saturday

    Ahmed (illness) is back in the lineup against the Cardinals on Saturday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

    Ahmed missed the past three games due to an illness but appears to be fully operational heading into this weekend. The 28-year-old will slide right back into the shortstop spot while batting sixth in the order versus right-hander Michael Wacha.

  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Back in lineup Friday

    Correa went 0-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Padres.

    Correa was given the day off Wednesday, which, coupled with Thursday's off day, gave the shortstop a nice two-day break. He suffered a minor toe injury after fouling a ball off his foot Monday, so the break gave him some extra time to heal.

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