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Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a victory over the White Sox on Sunday.

Guerrero's blast came in the top of the eighth inning to break a 1-1 tie. After struggling mightily to begin his major-league career, the 20-year-old phenom has picked it up over his last eight games, hitting .370 (10-for-27) and knocking four homers over that span. It didn't take him long to figure out major-league pitching.

Diaz was diagnosed with a left hand contusion after leaving Sunday's contest early, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was hit in the hand by Chance Adams in the seventh inning of Sunday's game and was removed. However, after X-rays came back negative, Diaz is considered day-to-day. The team has an off day Monday, so his next chance to return to action will be Tuesday against the Dodgers.

O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

The lefty-hitting O'Hearn will take a seat in the series finale with southpaw Tyler Skaggs on the hill for the Angels. Hunter Dozier will take O'Hearn's normal spot at first base, opening up a spot at the hot corner for Chris Owings.

Gurriel started at second base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox.

A day after Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) was removed from a game, Gurriel slid over to second base. Diaz had been filling in for injured second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) but is looking at a few days of recovery. Tony Kemp replaced Diaz during Friday's game, but manager AJ Hinch told Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle that Gurriel will likely start at second base Sunday when the Red Sox have left-hander Chris Sale on the bump.

Cron went 3-for-6 with a pair of solo home runs and a two-run double in an 18-4 win over the Mariners on Saturday.

Cron hit homers off starter Wade LeBlanc in the second and third innings and then provided the rest of his offense in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 14-0 at the time. He started as the designated hitter with Nelson Cruz (wrist) out of action. Cron has gone 9-for-17 with three homers, six RBI and seven runs scored in his last four games, boosting his average from .237 to .270 during the run.

Olson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

Olson sits for the first time since returning from the injured list May 7. He'll head to the bench in favor of Mark Canha with lefty Matthew Boyd on the hill for the Tigers, but it doesn't appear as though he's destined for a platoon role, as he started twice against lefties earlier in the week.

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.

His fourth-inning blast to center field off Ivan Nova seemed like it was going to come up a little short, but Leury Garcia knocked it over the fence trying to catch it. Guerrero's numbers remain disappointing given the hype surrounding the 20-year-old, but his .210/.310/.387 slash line through 17 games comes with three homers, eight RBI and a strong 9:13 BB:K that belies his age. It seems only a matter of time before the rookie goes on a hot streak, and Friday's good fortune might have been just what he needed to jump-start one.

Voit went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run Friday night against the Rays.

The 28-year-old cut Tampa Bay's deficit to one in the ninth inning with a solo homer to right center before Gio Urshela won the ballgame on a single to center. Voit had been struggling at the dish entering the night (he was hitless over his last six games), so a three-hit performance could be just what he needs to turn things around. He's slashing .255/.372/.503 with 11 homers and 33 RBI through 42 contests in 2019.

Calhoun was reinstated from the paternity list Friday to start against the Royals.

Calhoun missed just two games while on the paternity list. He'll bat sixth and play right field in Friday's contest.

Diaz will start Friday against the Yankees after leaving Wednesday's game against the Marlins with ankle discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz appeared to roll his ankle while running the bases, but the issue never appeared to be a particularly significant one. He's healed up enough to play following Thursday's off day and will lead off and play first base in Friday's contest.