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Astros general manager Dana Brown said Friday on MLB Network's "MLB Now" that he hopes Tucker (shin) will be able to return in early September.

Brown noted that while Tucker has been upping his baseball activities, the outfielder still feels some soreness in his right leg "when he has to sprint or do anything at a quick pace." Tucker has also not yet run the bases, which he must do before being cleared for a rehab assignment. While a return in early September is possible, Tucker still has some boxes he needs to check before he can make it happen.

Cameron went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Rays on Thursday.

Cameron drew his sixth start of August and managed to rap out a single for the third straight game. The journeyman outfielder appears set for intermittent playing time down the stretch, and his fantasy utility is very limited while sitting on a .189/.275/.358 slash line, even if he does have five homers and three steals in 120 MLB plate appearances this year.

The Orioles optioned Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Rill notes that this is the fifth time Vespi has been optioned this season, which is the maximum number allowed before he has to pass through waivers should the O's want to call him up and send him down again. The southpaw has posted a 2.92 ERA and 9:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings during his multiple stints this year in the big leagues.

Andujar went 2-for-4 in a win over the Rays on Thursday.

Andujar's pair of knocks were only singles, but Thursday's performance marked his third multi-hit tally in the last eight games. The veteran has been one of the steadiest bats in the Athletics' lineup since joining the team in late May, albeit with very modest pop, as he sports a .286 batting average and .703 OPS across 73 games.

The Orioles activated Akin from the paternity list Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Akin missed the last three games while tending to more important family matters but will be available for the remainder of the Orioles' weekend series against the Astros. The left-hander has had an excellent season for Baltimore, collecting a 3.52 ERA and 78:16 K:BB over 64 innings.

Butler went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Rays on Thursday.

Butler provided one of three multi-hit efforts on the day for the Athletics while also recording his 11th stolen base of the campaign. The rookie last posted a multi-hit tally Aug. 11, and despite Thursday's production, he's generated just a .185 batting average and .532 OPS over 33 plate appearances since that contest.

Volpe went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, a run and a stolen base against Cleveland in Thursday's 6-0 victory.

Volpe went through an ugly 2-for-34, 14-strikeout stretch at the plate from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16, but he's since bounced back with a five-game hitting streak. During the streak, he's gone 6-for-18 and has belted a double in each of his past three contests. Volpe also has three thefts in his past three games and is up to 23 stolen bases on the season, one shy of his total as a rookie last year.

Judge went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk Thursday in a 6-0 win against the Guardians.

Judge kicked off the scoring for New York with a solo blast in the fourth frame. He's gone deep four times in his past three contests and seven times over his past 10 games to push his total to 48 home runs on the season. As a testament to the slugger's ferocity at the plate, Cleveland walked him with one out and the runners on the corners in the fifth inning, electing to load the bases rather than give him a chance to hit despite being down 1-0 at the time. That type of treatment could become even more common down the stretch as opponents look to cement playoff berths and postseason positioning. As it is, Judge ranks second in MLB with 104 walks -- including a league-leading 16 free passes -- on the season.

The Yankees reinstated Chisholm (elbow) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies.

The 26-year-old landed on the injured list in mid-August due to a UCL sprain in his left (non-throwing) elbow, but he's ready to rejoin New York after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Chisholm has been a significant contributor in 14 games since being acquired from the Marlins, as he has a .316/.361/.702 slash line with seven homers, five steals, 11 RBI and 13 runs in 61 plate appearances with the Yankees.

Keith went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs.

Keith was the only Detroit player with multiple hits as the team finished with just five hits overall in a sluggish performance. The rookie continues to have a solid campaign following a slow start to the season, as he's now batting .258 overall after finishing April with just a .154 batting average. Keith has plenty of room for further growth, making the 23-year-old a potential 2025 breakout candidate.