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Tim Anderson 2B | LAA
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Called up by White Sox
The White Sox recalled Anderson from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Jimmy Rollins struggled to get much going with the bat while serving as the White Sox's primary shortstop, so the team decided to designate him for assignment and call up Anderson -- their top prospect -- on Friday. Given his pedigree, Anderson figures to serve as the White Sox's primary shortstop moving forward, with Tyler Saladino still working in a backup role. Anderson does not bring a lot to the plate in the power department, but he does own a .301 career minor league batting average and stole 49 bags a year ago, so there are several things to like about his game from a fantasy perspective.
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Tim Anderson 2B | LAA
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Will be called up by White Sox
Anderson is set to be called up by the White Sox, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.
The team has not confirmed Anderson's promotion, but the White Sox have made a number of roster moves of late, and it appears the latest is the addition of their top prospect to the major league roster. If Anderson is indeed called up, he would be an immediate threat to Jimmy Rollins' and Tyler Saladino's playing time at shortstop.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Day-to-day with left ankle sprain
Correa was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain Thursday and he is listed as day-to-day, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
The star shortstop exited Thursday's game against the Rangers after awkwardly stepping on the side of first base in the fifth inning. Fortunately, he was able to walk off the field under his own power and according to McTaggart's follow-up, Correa may have avoided an injury that would cause him to miss significant time. His status heading into Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay is in some question at this point, so owners will want to confirm his status in the lineup prior to first pitch. If Correa is held out of Friday's contest, Marwin Gonzalez would likely take over at shortstop.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Pulled from Thursday's game with ankle injury
Correa left Thursday's game against the Rangers in the fifth inning with a left ankle injury, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Correa suffered the injury when he stepped on the side of first base. He was taken out of the game after being evaluated by team trainers, but was able to walk off the field under his own power. More information surrounding the injury and Correa's status should be released soon.
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Chase d'Arnaud SS | SF
Braves' Chase d'Arnaud: Continues rolling offensively with three hits
D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run in a 4-2 road win against the Padres on Wednesday.
If you happened to make a preseason bet on which of the d'Arnaud brothers -- Chase and Travis -- would hold more fantasy value through the first two months of 2016, whoever took the underdog has won running away. Indeed, while Travis struggled to a .196 average before going on the DL, Chase has stunningly hit .345 over his first 84 MLB at-bats of the season. That's quite the improvement after he was on the verge of washing out of the majors while with the Phillies last year. That said, d'Arnaud has a distinctly unimpressive track record with the bat and isn't a good bet to keep this up. His calling card is his speed -- the 29-year-old infielder is only a career .261/.331/.384 hitter in the minors, but has exceeded 20 steals six times.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Not in Wednesday's lineup
Story is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.
Story has started each of the last 13 games for the Rockies and will get a well-earned day off Wednesday. In his place, Christhian Adames will slot into the shortstop position and bat eighth. Story will likely be back in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: Out of lineup Wednesday
Seager is is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.
Seager is out of the starting lineup for the first time since May 9. In his place, the Dodgers will start Enrique Hernandez at shortstop, batting leadoff. Seager has been hitting well lately, with seven hits, five home runs and seven RBI in the past five games. He will most likely be back in the starting lineup Friday against the Giants.
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Miguel Rojas 2B | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Starting Wednesday
Rojas is in the lineup and batting ninth for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas will start in place of Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop in order to give him a break, but the Venezuelan has struggled over his past 11 games, going just 2-for-18 at the plate.
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Chris Owings SS | LAD
Diamondbacks' Chris Owings: Out of lineup Wednesday
Owings (foot) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Owings sat out of Tuesday's contest due to foot discomfort and he'll miss his second consecutive game Wednesday. The concern is that manager Chip Hale alluded to the possibility of Owings having plantar fasciitis, which would affect his everyday availability the rest of the season in all likelihood. The Diamondbacks have an off day Thursday, so Owings' next chance to return to the lineup will come Friday when the Marlins come to town.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Drives in three runs against Giants
Bogaerts knocked in three runs in a 2-for-5 game Tuesday against the Giants.
Bogaerts has three multi-hit games in his past five contests as he continues to be a hitting machine. His batting average is up to .346, giving him a slight lead for the American Lead batting crown over Victor Martinez (.341) and David Ortiz (.338). His 46 runs scored lead all shortstops, and only Manny Machado and Trevor Story boast more RBIs at the position than Bogaerts's 36.