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  • Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt: Continuing to sit against righties

    Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

    Goldschmidt will remain on the bench for the Yankees' third consecutive matchup with a right-handed pitcher while manager Aaron Boone goes with Ben Rice at first base. Rice should continue to draw the bulk of the starts at the position against righties, as Goldschmidt has produced a lowly .267 wOBA in those matchups for the season.

  • Niko Kavadas 1B | LAA

    Angels' Niko Kavadas: Losing work to Peraza

    Kavadas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Kavadas finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games, with all of his absences coming against right-handed pitchers. After going just 2-for-19 with 10 strikeouts following his Aug. 12 call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake, Kavadas appears set to play second fiddle at first base to Oswald Peraza until Nolan Schanuel (wrist) returns from the injured list.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | BOS

    Red Sox's Nathaniel Lowe: Idle against southpaw

    Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

    The left-handed-hitting Lowe was included in the lineup against Cleveland southpaw Parker Messick in Monday's 6-4 win, but he'll hit the bench while the Guardians send another lefty (Joey Cantillo) to the bump for the finale. Romy Gonzalez will check in for Lowe at first base.

  • Astros' Christian Walker: Getting breather Wednesday

    Walker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

    Walker will get a routine breather after he started in each of the previous 15 contests. The Astros will go with the freshly activated Victor Caratini at first base as they try to even the series against the Yankees.

  • Nick Sogard SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Summoned from Triple-A

    The Red Sox recalled Sogard from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. He'll start at second base and bat eighth in the Red Sox's series finale against the Guardians.

    Sogard will be joining the 28-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Roman Anthony, who was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain, which is likely to keep him out for the remainder of the regular season. Though the Red Sox have two openings in the everyday lineup with Anthony and Wilyer Abreu (calf) on the shelf, Sogard won't necessarily be in store for a full-time role. Sogard's status as a switch hitter along with his ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots could work in his favor if the Red Sox elect to take a platoon approach to either of the vacant lineup spots, however.

  • Logan Davidson 1B | LAA

    Angels' Logan Davidson: Catches on with Halos

    The Angels claimed Davidson off waivers from the Astros on Wednesday.

    Davidson will move on to his third organization of the season, after Houston previously claimed him off waivers from the Athletics on July 25. The 27-year-old corner infielder has played in just nine career games at the big-league level, but the Angels could give him a look at some point in September as the organization looks to better assess how he fits into their long-term plans. Between his stops at the Triple-A affiliates of the Athletics and Astros this season, Davidson has slashed .252/.387/.399 with 10 home runs, seven stolen bases and a 17.2 percent walk rate over 419 plate appearances.

  • Nick Sogard SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Could replace Anthony on roster

    The Red Sox will recall Sogard from Triple-A Worcester if Roman Anthony (oblique) requires a stint on the 10-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    The Red Sox are awaiting MRI results on Anthony's left oblique, but they have Sogard on standby in case a roster move is required. Kristian Campbell could also be in consideration for a promotion if Anthony faces an extended absence, but Sogard will be the team's initial choice to replace the star rookie.

  • Rowdy Tellez 1B | TEX

    Rangers' Rowdy Tellez: Hitting bench vs. righty

    Tellez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Since receiving a promotion from Triple-A Round Rock on July 18, Tellez has operated as the Rangers' preferred first baseman against right-handed pitching, but his hold on a strong-side platoon role could be loosening. Over his last 10 games, Tellez has cobbled together a middling .172/.250/.379 slash line. Even with righty Zac Gallen on the bump for Arizona, Tellez will give way to the right-handed-hitting Jake Burger at first base.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | BOS

    Red Sox's Nathaniel Lowe: Homers in win

    Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over Cleveland.

    Lowe doubled and scored Boston's first run in the second inning before swatting a solo shot in the third. He'd entered the game on a 3-for-17 run with zero extra-base hits or RBI. The lefty batter was eventually lifted for a pinch hitter (Rob Refsnyder) against left-handed reliever Tim Herrin. Aside from the recent unproductive stretch of hitting, Lowe's provided a boost for Boston as the team's primary first baseman against right-handers, going 12-for-36 (.333) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI over 12 games.

  • Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Resumes swinging

    Aranda (wrist) has resumed swinging a bat, but his wrist is still not fully healed, MLB.com reports.

    Aranda has been out for a month due to a fractured wrist, and the symptoms have recently improved. He's set to see a doctor Sept. 10, which should clarify whether he has a chance to return this season. If Aranda does get back in the lineup, it will likely only be for the final few games.

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