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Bolte went 3-for-4 in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Yankees.

Bolte wasn't able to generate any runs, but he did his part at the plate. The outfielder's three hits were a new career high in a single game after he logged a trio of two-hit efforts in his first 14 contests. He's batting .319 with a .762 OPS, four RBI, three runs scored, two doubles and four stolen bases through 55 plate appearances, but he's still searching for his first big-league homer. There's still some long-term swing-and-miss concern, but he's struck out at a modest 20.0 percent rate so far in the majors while making enough contact to emerge as a starting option in center field.

Kurtz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Yankees.

Kurtz had gone 12 contests without a homer and three games without a hit entering Friday. He ended both droughts with a long ball in the first inning off Carlos Rodon, though that was only to cut the Athletics' deficit to 4-1 after a rough first inning saw A's starting pitcher Luis Severino (arm) leave the game. Kurtz hasn't displayed as much power early this year as he did in 2025, but when he has, he's done it in bunches. The first baseman is batting .274 with a .900 OPS, 38 RBI, 36 runs scored, six stolen bases, nine homers, 11 doubles and a triple over 56 games.

McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-2 win over the Athletics.

McMahon continues to heat up -- he's gone 7-for-25 (.280) with three homers and six RBI over his last seven games. The third baseman is now hitting .200 with a .613 OPS, 19 RBI, 15 runs scored, four doubles and three stolen bases over 158 plate appearances this season. As long as he's hitting well, he should maintain a strong-side platoon role at the hot corner.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 8-2 win over the Athletics.

Goldschmidt has gone 6-for-19 over his last four games, adding four RBI. The first baseman is up to six homers on the year, five of which have come over his last 19 contests, a span in which he's batting .313 (20-for-64). He's hitting .262 with an .871 OPS on the year, and he's added 18 RBI, 18 runs scored, six doubles and a triple through 32 games. While Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) are both out, the Yankees have plenty of room to keep both Goldschmidt and Ben Rice in the lineup on an everyday basis.

Rice went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles, two total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-2 win over the Athletics.

Rice is locked in with three straight multi-hit efforts, each including at least one extra-base hit. He's added six RBI in that span as well. The 27-year-old has gone 20-for-67 (.299) over his last 16 contests, and he's batting .303 with a 1.047 OPS, 17 homers, 39 RBI, 42 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over 52 games this season. Rice established himself last year, but he's in the midst of a full-on breakout campaign in 2026.

Rodon (1-2) allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Friday.

Rodon picked up his first win and first quality start of the season, throwing 56 of 93 pitches for strikes. The lone run against him came on a Nick Kurtz solo shot in the first inning. Rodon has been shaking off the rust after offseason elbow surgery, but he's given up just one run in each of his last two outings. He's at a 3.32 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB through 19 innings, so getting that lofty walk total under control will be his next order of business. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Guardians.

De Vries has been out of action at Double-A Midland since Sunday due to a bone bruise in his right ring finger, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Although it's been nearly a week since De Vries last suited up at Midland, the A's said that his injury isn't anything too serious and are optimistic that he'll return to the lineup soon. The 19-year-old prospect hasn't been enjoying the same level of success that he had when he first broke into Double-A last season, but he's still performing well, slashing .281/.360/.401 with five homers, 19 RBI, 28 runs and 16 steals through 43 games.

Langford (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Langford has been on the injured list since late April, though his time on the sidelines was extended significantly by a setback he suffered during his first rehab game on May 1. The 24-year-old resumed taking live batting practice this week, and after a successful session Friday, he's officially been cleared to return to a competitive setting. It's unclear how many games the Rangers plan to have Langford play in the minors before adding him back to the active roster, but he's trending toward a return in early June.

Rodriguez (elbow) has no timetable to progress to facing live hitters, MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez is tossing bullpen sessions, but the Rays seem to be taking a cautious approach with his throwing program. The right-hander underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain back on Aug. 8 of last year, and the hope remains that Rodriguez will still be able to return to action at some point in June or July.

Meyers went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.

It was Meyers' first multi-hit game since returning from the injured list May 19. During that span, he's gone 5-for-28 (.179) at the plate with one double, one homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a 1:7 BB:K. For the season, Meyers is slashing .215/.278/.354 with two homers, six RBI, seven runs scored, one stolen base and a 5:15 BB:K across 72 plate appearances.