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Thaiss went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Thaiss produced one of just two extra-base hits for Los Angeles in the defeat, smacking a solo shot to center field in the fifth inning. The backstop was in the lineup for the third time in five days -- twice he's worked behind the plate, and once he was the DH -- as his playing time has been slightly ticking up. Thaiss has earned the increased at-bats by slashing .342/.435/.474 with seven RBI, four runs, a 7:9 BB:K and three stolen bases over 12 contests since the beginning of July.

The Orioles recalled Soto from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Soto was acquired from the Reds at the trade deadline but has yet to see any action with the Orioles. He'll provide more defensive versatility than the player he will replace on the roster in Coby Mayo, who was optioned to Triple-A.

The Orioles optioned Mayo to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Mayo picked up his first major-league hit in Wednesday's win over the Nationals, but the young infielder went just 1-for-17 with 10 strikeouts in his first stint in the big leagues and had fallen behind Ramon Urias on the depth chart at third base. The 22-year-old's dynasty league outlook remains unchanged by the demotion, but Mayo shouldn't be counted on to deliver much value in redraft leagues the rest of the way.

Snider (2-2) took the extra-inning loss against the Tigers on Wednesday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and a walk while recording one strikeout over one-third of an inning.

Snider allowed a game-winning double to pinch hitter Akil Baddoo just three batters into his 10th-inning stint on the mound. The right-hander hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 10 appearances, although he's invited some trouble by surrendering at least one hit in six of those outings and issuing a free pass in three of them as well. Nevertheless, Snider's impressive swing-and-miss stuff seems to get him out of jams more often than not, as he boasts a 10.1 K/9 and 1.13 ERA across 24 innings this season.

Rooker (personal) is expected to return from the paternity list Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

He'll miss a second straight game Thursday against the Mets following the birth of his new child but Rooker looks like he'll be ready to go coming out of the Athletics' off day Friday for the start of a two-game set versus the Giants. Rooker had put up three straight multi-hit games before going on the paternity list and has a .910 OPS over 38 at-bats in August.

Andujar went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday.

Andujar provided the only extra-base hit of the game for the Athletics while also crossing the plate with Oakland's sole run. The veteran's bat has reignited since just before the calendar flipped to August, as he's now sporting a .317 average and .768 OPS across his last 11 games, albeit with just two extra-base hits in that span.

Wilson (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Wilson has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring during his major-league debut July 19, but he's progressed to the point that he's ready to play in games again. The young shortstop shouldn't need an extended rehab assignment before rejoining the Athletics' active roster. Wilson was expected to receive regular run at shortstop prior to the injury, and incumbent starter Max Schuemann's .521 OPS thus far in August is unlikely to change those plans.

Hernaiz went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday.

Hernaiz had one of two multi-hit efforts for the Athletics in a game where their bats quieted considerably. The rookie finally pulled his season average up to the Mendoza Line with Wednesday's production, and he's now hitting an even .300 over the 22 plate appearances covering his last six games.

Haniger is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Haniger had started in all but two of the Mariners' previous 18 games, but he'll hit the bench Thursday and looks like he could be at risk of losing hold of his near-everyday role with both Dominic Canzone and Julio Rodriguez recently making returns from the injured list. Canzone will start in right field Thursday, while Rodriguez is out of the lineup after aggravating a right ankle injury Wednesday, though the Mariners don't believe the 23-year-old will have to return to the IL. Assuming Rodriguez is back in action in short order as the Mariners' primary designated hitter, Haniger may have to settle for the short side of a platoon in the outfield with the lefty-hitting Canzone.

Toro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

He appears to have lost hold of a regular spot at third base to rookie Darell Hernaiz. Toro finds himself on the bench Thursday for the fourth time in five games, with the last two absences coming against left-handed pitchers and the first two coming versus righties. The Athletics will return everyday designated hitter Brent Rooker (personal) from the paternity list later this weekend, so Toro's outlook for playing time will likely only worsen in the coming days.