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Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.

Rizzo homered in the first two games of the series against the Tigers and showcased his speed in Sunday's series finale despite failing to record an extra-base hit. Over his last six games, the 32-year-old has hit .227 with two homers, a double, seven RBI, four runs, a stolen base and four strikeouts.

Naylor is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

Naylor is hitting .132/.214/.184 with zero home runs over his last 10 games. Owen Miller will start at first base while Richie Palacios starts at designated hitter.

Torkelson is batting second Sunday against the Yankees.

He hasn't hit higher than fifth in the lineup over the past month, so this would be a nice development if it sticks. Torkelson is hitting .226/.314/.290 over his last 10 games, so he hasn't necessarily earned a bump up the lineup. Unless his production picks up, he will likely be back hitting in the middle or bottom third of the lineup once Austin Meadows (illness) and Robbie Grossman (neck) return from injuries.

Calhoun isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Calhoun was hot at the plate last week, but he'll get a breather Saturday after he went 1-for-14 with a double, an RBI, three walks and three strikeouts over the last four games. Charlie Culberson, Eli White and Adolis Garcia are starting in the outfield from left to right.

Clemens is starting in left field and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Clemens made his MLB debut at second base, but this will now be his third start in left field. The 26-year-old's versatility is important, especially with the Tigers currently missing outfielders Robbie Grossman (neck), Austin Meadows (illness) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps). Clemens will likely see his role shrink once some of those other players start to return.

Torkelson isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees.

Torkelson will get a breather after he went just 1-for-13 with a walk and four strikeouts over the last four games. Harold Castro is starting at first base and batting third.

Dalbec went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.

Dalbec, who normally sits against right-handers, was in the starting lineup against Oakland righty James Kaprielian, while Franchy Cordero covered right field for Jackie Bradley who was placed on the paternity list Friday. The Red Sox recalled outfielder Jarren Duran for the series, but he didn't arrive to the ballpark until close to opening pitch. With Oakland scheduled to throw righties Saturday and Sunday, manager Alex Cora told Sonja Chen of MLB.com that Duran would likely play in both games this weekend. That suggests Cordero would move back to first base and Dalbec would sit.

O'Hearn has drawn just nine starts since the beginning of May.

The Royals' flexible lineup hasn't opened up many chances for playing time for O'Hearn. The 28-year-old also hasn't done much to earn a longer look in the lineup, hitting just .191/.250/.255 with a home run, five RBI and four runs scored through 52 plate appearances. While Carlos Santana appears set to lose his starting role at first base, Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez are the most likely to benefit with more stable spots in the lineup, with O'Hearn remaining in a bench role.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

Lowe put the Rangers ahead 3-2 in the seventh inning. It was his second homer in the last three games as he's started June in similar fashion to his strong hitting to close out May. He's 16-for-49 (.327) in his last 14 contests, with four of his five homers this year coming in that span. The first baseman is up to a .260/.313/.391 slash line with 18 RBI, 18 runs scored, a stolen base, five doubles and a triple in 46 games this season.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Rays.

Abreu got the White Sox within two runs with a sixth-inning blast, which was the team's lone extra-base hit in the contest. The first baseman has logged a 12-game hitting streak, going 18-for-45 (.400) in that span with four homers, nine RBI and eight runs scored. The extended surge has helped get his season on track -- he's up to a .256/.348/.433 slash line, seven long balls, 23 RBI, 24 runs scored and 11 doubles in 48 contests overall.