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  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Sunday return not ruled out

    Correa tested his ankle Saturday and indicated that "it didn't feel great, but it felt good. Hopefully, I will be back there soon," the Houston Chronicle reports. The Astros haven't ruled out their prized shortstop rejoining the lineup as soon as Sunday, and he may be available to pinch hit Saturday.

    Correa additionally hit in an indoor batting cage and fielded some grounders before Saturday's contest, suggesting he's making some significant progress in his recovery. While it's no guarantee he will play Sunday, it's best to consider him day-to-day at the moment.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Cubs' Javier Baez: Out of Saturday's lineup

    Baez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves.

    Baez can now add first base to his resume after slotting in there for Anthony Rizzo on Friday, but will take his turn of rest Saturday. Kris Bryant will make his third consecutive start at third base, while Chris Coghlan enters the lineup in left field, batting sixth.

  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Remains out of lineup Saturday

    Correa (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

    Marwin Gonzalez will make another start at short in place of Correa, who is still recovering from a sprained left ankle. Correa is listed as day-to-day, so there is hope he'll be able to avoid a stint on the disabled list, but the Astros won't rush him back into the lineup before his ankle is ready for game action.

  • Tim Anderson 2B | LAA

    White Sox's Tim Anderson: Hits a double in debut

    Anderson went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in his MLB debut Friday.

    Anderson batted ninth in his first career game, but his double kicked off the White Sox's first scoring rally. Anderson could continue to hit toward the bottom of the order as he gets his feet wet, but it would not be surprising to see him move to the No. 2 spot if he continues to hit.

  • Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Homers in Friday's win

    Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Boston's 8-1 over Minnesota on Friday. The four-hit night raised his average to .349, tops in the American League.

    It was David Ortiz night at Target Field as the Red Sox slugger was feted by his former team prior to the game, but Bogaerts was the star during the game. The one question lingering over the young shortstop following his breakout 2015 season was about his power, but Friday's homer, a no-doubter, gives him seven in 252 at-bats and matches his total from last season (613 at-bats).

  • Luis Sardinas SS | WAS

    Mariners' Luis Sardinas: Optioned to Triple-A

    The Mariners optioned Sardinas to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

    Sardinas was removed from the roster to open up a spot for Leonys Martin. He has hit just .190 in 25 games with the Mariners this season, but as a utility player there is a good chance he returns to the big club at some point this summer.

  • Chris Owings SS | LAD

    Diamondbacks' Chris Owings: Not in Friday's lineup

    Owings (foot) is out of the lineup again for Friday's game against the Marlins.

    Owings has missed the last three games due to a persisting foot injury that has shown the possibility of plantar fasciitis according to manager Chip Hale. This particular injury would affect Owings for the rest of the season, which could make playing every day challenging.

  • Tim Anderson 2B | LAA

    White Sox's Tim Anderson: Hitting ninth in big league debut

    Anderson will start at shortstop and hit ninth in his MLB debut Friday night, Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM reports.

    Anderson has a bright future and is set to be Chicago's regular shortstop moving forward, but the White Sox will let him get his feet wet with the bat, and use him out of the final spot in the batting order to begin with. Regardless of where he hits though, Anderson figures to be a threat whenever he gets on base.

  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Not in Friday's lineup

    Correa (ankle) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Correa was listed as day-to-day after exiting Thursday's game with his ankle injury, and it turns out the setback will prevent him from taking the field for at least one day. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at shortstop in Correa's place.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Cubs' Javier Baez: Starts at third base Friday

    Baez is in the lineup at third base against the Braves on Friday.

    With Kris Bryant playing in left field since Jorge Soler landed on the DL with a hamstring strain, Baez will man the hot corner while batting sixth in the lineup. Baez has spent a fair amount of time at third base this season and is batting .375 with two home runs and nine RBI in 24 at-bats during the month of June.

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