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Jax (6-7) got the win Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five across six innings.

Jax needed only 83 pitches (57 strikes) to make it through six frames for his second quality start of the campaign. The right-hander appeared headed for a no-decision, but the Rays took the lead with a three-run sixth inning to secure Jax's fifth win in his last seven starts. During that stretch, the 31-year-old has given up 17 runs and struck out 39 over 37 innings, bringing his ERA to 3.89 and WHIP to 1.22 through 27 outings (16 starts) this season. A matchup with the Rangers is tentatively on deck for next week.

Manzardo went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, an additional RBI and additional run scored in a 10-6 loss to the Twins on Wednesday.

Manzardo has started just two of the past five games -- sitting twice against left-handed pitchers and once against a righty -- but he launched his first home run of July on Wednesday and also produced his first multi-hit game since June 20. The 26-year-old is batting .151 (8-for-53) with a 5:18 BB:K in July, dropping his season-long OPS to .675 through 93 games.

Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in the 10-6 defeat to Minnesota on Wednesday.

Ramirez got a big ovation from the Progressive Field crowd in his first game back in five weeks because of a hand injury. The former All-Star showed why he is one of the perennial top athletes in the sport with two RBI and a created run by tagging to second on a flyout and subsequently scoring on a bloop single.

Cauley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.

Cauley took Anthony Kay deep in the second inning to get the Rangers on the board. This was Cauley's first major-league homer, coming in his 15th game, and it also accounted for his first RBI. He's batting .273 with an .853 OPS and eight runs scored, and he's added two doubles and a triple over 38 plate appearances. For now, Cauley appears to be firmly locked into a short-side platoon role, sharing center field with Evan Carter.

Lee went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Guardians.

Lee brought his on-base streak to eight games with a single and home run, and he's batting .310 (9-for-29) with two doubles, a triple, and a homer during that stretch. The long ball was Lee's first since late June, though he still had a .741 OPS during that 18-game power drought thanks to a .300 average. The 25-year-old is slashing .254/.310/.436 with 56 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 15 homers across 362 at-bats in 2026.

Quantrill (3-3) allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings to take the loss versus the White Sox on Wednesday.

Tyler Alexander allowed one run over the first two innings of the game before Quantrill came in for a bulk-relief assignment. It wasn't an encouraging performance, as Quantrill threw 30 of 55 pitches for strikes and gave up a pair of runs in the fourth inning, which was ultimately the difference. Over four games in July, Quantrill has yielded 12 runs (11 earned) across 18 innings with a 7:6 K:BB. He's posted a 4.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 32:17 K:BB through 53.1 innings over 21 games (five starts) overall. Quantrill could be at risk of losing his rotation spot once Jordan Montgomery (elbow) is activated from the 60-day injured list -- Montgomery has posted a 5.52 ERA over 14.2 innings across six outings during his rehab assignment.

Meidroth went 4-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.

His first two hits of the game were RBI singles. Meidroth has had a fairly consistent July at the plate, batting .293 (17-for-58) with four multi-hit efforts over 16 games. However, just three of those hits have gone for extra bases, and he's added only seven RBI. Meidroth is batting .277 with a .729 OPS, seven home runs, 34 RBI, 57 runs scored, 17 doubles and two stolen bases over 98 contests this season.

Hudson struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.

Hudson earned his fourth save of the season and first since June 10 versus Atlanta. The White Sox weren't in a pinch with the bullpen after using just two relievers Tuesday and with an off day ahead, so it's at least interesting Hudson got the save chance. Grant Taylor worked a two-inning relief outing earlier in the game and Sean Newcomb didn't pitch. The White Sox's bullpen remains firmly in committee mode, making it tough for fantasy managers to target any one reliever for saves. Hudson has played his role well, pitching to a 2.08 ERA despite a 1.20 WHIP and 42:16 K:BB through 43.1 innings. He's added four saves in six chances this season, in addition to six holds.

Larnach went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Guardians.

This was Larnach's second multi-hit effort in the series against Cleveland to continue his hot run at the plate. In his last 30 games, the 29-year-old is batting .352 with five homers, 20 RBI, 17 runs and a .990 OPS. That hot hitting has boosted Larnach's slash line to .291/.380/.449 through 84 contests this year.

Kay (7-4) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings to earn the win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Kay gave up a home run for the third straight outing, but he was otherwise good enough to get the win as the White Sox did enough damage against the Rangers' bullpen game. In July, Kay has allowed seven runs over 18.1 innings across four outings, but he's fallen short of the five-inning mark twice -- though one start was shortened by rain. He's at a 4.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 80:40 K:BB through 98.1 innings over 21 games (19 starts) on the season. Kay is also far and away the major-league leader in hit batsmen with 19, six more than the Mets' Nolan McLean in second place. Kay is projected to make his next start at home versus the Yankees.