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  • Red Sox's Yoeilin Cespedes: Done for season

    Cespedes recently underwent surgery to repair a hamate bone fracture in his left hand and will miss the rest of the season, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

    Cespedes had been expected to make his full-season debut with Single-A Salem in late June, but he suffered the hamate bone fracture while playing in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The outfielder should be back to full health for the start of spring training.

  • Xavier Edwards SS | MIA

    Marlins' Xavier Edwards: Keeps running Thursday

    Edwards went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.

    The 25-year-old has become a menace on the basepaths. Edwards has 13 steals in 35 games since joining the big-league roster, and 10 in his last 17 contests -- a stretch in which he's slashing .406/.461/.516. His .375 batting average is fueled by an unsustainable .452 BABIP, but Edwards is firmly entrenching himself as Miami's starting shortstop and leadoff hitter of the present and future.

  • Zachary Neto SS | LAA

    Angels' Zach Neto: Bests Yankees pitching again

    Neto went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in Thursday's 9-4 win against the Yankees.

    After going 4-for-9 with eight RBI during Wednesday's twin bill, Neto racked up three more hits to push his batting line to 7-for-12 during the three-game set. The shortstop has collected at least one RBI in four of his past five games and has tallied a total of 13 runs batted in during that stretch. Neto also has at least one extra-base hit in each contest across the five-game span.

  • Giants' Tyler Fitzgerald: Swipes three bags in win

    Fitzgerald went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, three stolen bases and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-5 extra-inning win over the Nationals.

    Fitzgerald has grabbed headlines with his power lately, but it was his speed that stole the show Thursday. He hadn't successfully swiped a bag over his previous 20 games, though he hit .347 with 11 homers in that span, so he hasn't had many chances to make an impact with baserunning. For the season, Fitzgerald is at a .314/.375/.634 slash line with 12 homers, 10 steals, 24 RBI, 33 runs scored and nine doubles over 53 contests.

  • Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Continues hot hitting Thursday

    De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base in a 10-4, extra-inning win against Miami on Thursday.

    De La Cruz reached safely in four of his six plate appearances, so it was mildly surprising that he was limited to just one theft. The dynamic shortstop leads the majors by a wide margin with 59 stolen bases on the campaign (Brice Turang is second with 33 steals). De La Cruz has also been on fire at the plate of late, collecting three efforts of at least three hits over his past four contests and going 11-for-19 with two homers, four doubles, seven runs, five RBI and two thefts during that span.

  • Anthony Volpe SS | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Volpe: X-rays clean

    Volpe (foot) underwent X-rays on his left foot, which came back clean following Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Angels, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

    Volpe was forced to leave Thursday's contest in the eighth inning after dealing with foot pain stemming from a foul ball in the second frame. The shortstop avoided any fractures and is dealing with a contusion ahead of Friday's series opener at home against the Rangers. Manager Aaron Boone is uncertain if Volpe will be able to go Friday, but he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

  • Anthony Volpe SS | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Volpe: Exits early versus Angels

    Volpe was removed from Thursday's contest against the Angels in the eighth inning with an apparent left foot injury, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

    Volpe fouled a ball off his left foot in the bottom of the second inning and was ultimately removed from the contest as a result. He finished his day 0-for-3 from the plate, including a strikeout. The shortstop is set to be examined by the Yankees' head physician, and he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: Dealing with neck soreness

    Baez is dealing with neck soreness, leading to his removal from the lineup Thursday against Seattle, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Baez was a late removal from the lineup, which is now understood to have been the result of a neck issue. The 31-year-old can be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: Late scratch Thursday

    Baez was scratched from the lineup Thursday versus the Mariners.

    Baez was originally slated to start at shortstop Thursday, but he'll now take a seat. It's unclear why he was scratched, but Zach McKinstry will take over at shortstop while Ryan Vilade enters the lineup in right field and bats ninth.

  • Willy Adames SS | MIL

    Brewers' Willy Adames: Homers again Thursday

    Adames went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a solo homer and an additional run scored during Thursday's 16-7 win in Atlanta.

    The 27-year-old clubbed two home runs during Tuesday's series opener, and he followed up Thursday with his 20th long ball of the campaign. Adames is off to a hot start in August, going 8-for-24 with two doubles, three homers, five RBI and seven runs through six games.

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