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  • Jose Abreu 1B | HOU

    White Sox's Jose Abreu: May not return in 2018

    Abreu (infection) could be done for the season, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

    Manager Rick Renteria stated he's not sure if Abreu will play again this year, given the significant recovery process that the 31-year-old is facing. With the White Sox out of playoff contention, there's a good chance Abreu will be held out as a precaution.

  • Jose Abreu 1B | HOU

    White Sox's Jose Abreu: Held out Saturday

    Abreu (infection) isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs.

    Abreu continues to be listed as day-to-day after dealing with an infection on his right thigh. Although the issue resulted in a trip to the hospital, he's back with the team and could take the field in the series finale Sunday. Matt Davidson will get the call at first base with Abreu on the bench.

  • Yuli Gurriel DH | SD

    Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Smacks two homers Friday

    Gurriel went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a single and seven RBI in Friday's 11-3 victory over the Angels.

    Gurriel knocked in the first seven runs of the night for the Astros by connecting on a grand slam in the first inning, a two-run shot in the third and a RBI single in the fifth. He has now collected at least one hit in 15 of his last 17 starts, and he owns a .283 batting average with 12 home runs and 81 RBI on the season.

  • Ryan O'Hearn RF | PIT

    Royals' Ryan O'Hearn: Out of lineup Friday

    O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

    O'Hearn finds himself on the bench for the second straight game as the Tigers send left-hander Francisco Liriano to the mound. Hunter Dozier garners another start at first base for the Royals, batting fifth.

  • Matt Olson 1B | ATL

    Athletics' Matt Olson: Stays hot in rout

    Olson went 1-for-2 with an RBI single, three walks and two runs in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

    Several of his teammates did it in more spectacular fashion, but Olson had his fair share of contributions in the Athletics' jaw-dropping 21-run outburst. The multiple walks were a rarity for Olson, who'd last accomplished the feat on Aug. 3 and had only done it on eight occasions overall this season. Olson's on-base percentage for September is up to a whopping .406 following Thursday's performance, as he's now reached safely in eight straight games.

  • Jose Abreu 1B | HOU

    White Sox's Jose Abreu: Remains out Friday

    Abreu (infection) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

    Abreu has been out since Tuesday after being hospitalized with an infection on his right thigh. He was released from the hospital Wednesday but is not yet ready to return to the field. Matt Davidson will start at first base in his absence.

  • Luke Voit 1B | NYM

    Yankees' Luke Voit: Another home run

    Voit went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox.

    Voit took Eduardo Rodriguez deep in the second inning to record his 11th home run of the season and third in the past two games. He has exhibited an abundance of power since being dealt to the Yankees in late July, blasting 10 home runs in two months of action. As a result, he has become an everyday player and has been a reliable option in the later portions of the season.

  • Rowdy Tellez 1B | ATL

    Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez: Homers, drives in three runs

    Tellez went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-8 win over the Rays.

    Tellez got the scoring started with a two-run shot in the second inning before knocking an RBI double to start Toronto's incredible ninth-inning rally. Now with 40 career plate appearances, the rookie left-hander owns an 1.144 OPS with nine RBI.

  • Jose Abreu 1B | HOU

    White Sox's Jose Abreu: Back in White Sox's clubhouse

    Abreu returned to the team prior to Thursday's game but is still unavailable to play while recovering from an infection in his right thigh, Daryl Van Schouwen of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Van Schouwen added that Abreu was walking a little gingerly, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise after the first baseman was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Initially the club was hopeful that Abreu would be able to return for Friday's series opener against the Cubs, but that seems overly optimistic barring significant improvement. Expect him to require a few more days off.

  • Ryan O'Hearn RF | PIT

    Royals' Ryan O'Hearn: Not in Thursday's lineup

    O'Hearn is out of the lineup against the Tigers on Thursday.

    O'Hearn will receive a day off following six straight starts as Hunter Dozier gets the nod at first base for the series opener with a left-hander (Matt Boyd) on the mound. Since joining the big-league team in late July, O'Hearn has slashed .272/.372/.632 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI in 38 games.

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