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White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu did it again. The Cuban slugger belted his 12th home run and third in seven games during a 4-3 win Sunday against the Indians.

Abreu wasted little time making an impact Sunday, as he hit a two-out solo home run off Corey Kluber in the top of the first inning, putting Chicago up 1-0. It was his only hit in four at-bats, as he struck out three times.

Abreu is batting .317 (20 for 63) with five doubles, eight home runs and 20 RBI in his last 15 games. He also has 14 runs, 19 strikeouts and two walks in that span.

Angels first baseman C.J. Cron celebrated a promotion to the majors Saturday by going 3 for 5 with a double and two RBI in his major-league debut as the Angels went on to defeat the Rangers, 5-3.

Cron began his career with an RBI single in the first inning and delivered another RBI single in the sixth to break a 3-3 tie. One of the top prospects in the Angels system, Cron hit .319/.369/.602 with six home runs and 26 RBI in 113 at-bats with Triple-A Salt Lake before his promotion.

Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun told reporters he's hoping to start a minor-league rehab assignment in approximately two weeks, the Orange County Register reports. Calhoun has been sidelined since April 15 with a ligament sprain in his ankle.

Calhoun was given a four-to-six-week timetable and is no longer in a walking boot. He batted .250 with three home runs and six RBI in 60 at-bast before the injury.

The Angels announced several roster moves prior to Saturday's game against the Rangers, the Orange County Register reports. Outfielder J.B Shuck was optioned down to Triple-A Salt Lake City while first baseman C.J. Cron and third baseman Luis Jimenez were called up from Triple-A and inserted into the starting lineup.

Cron is considered as one of the team's top prospects. The 24-year-old .319 with six home runs and 26 RBI in the minors this season. Jimenez hit .304 with seven homers and 15 RBI at Triple-A.

Indians catcher Carlos Santana clubbed a home run Friday against the White Sox.

Santana got things going early, doubling in his first plate appearance. In the bottom of the second inning, he took a John Danks cutter, and sent it out to left for a solo shot. Santana would also walk later in the game. 

He finished 2 for 4, with three runs scored and two RBI. 

A hitless streak that has reached 13 at-bats and a matchup against Mariners stud Felix Hernandez has Astros first baseman Chris Carter benched Friday night.

Carter has one hit in seven career at-bats against King Felix. He is batting .153 on the season with 37 strikeouts in 85 at-bats.

Twins outfielder Chris Colabello is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 Thursday.

Colabello will be replaced by Sam Fuld in right field. He's hitting .295 through 95 at-bats to open the season. He should make an appearance for Game 2. 

Indians third baseman/catcher Carlos Santana continued to emerge from a season-long slump Tuesday night against the Angels.

Santana slugged his second home run in two games and has doubled his RBI total on the year with six in those two games. He has four hits during that time to break free from a 3-for-58 slide.

Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun ditched the walking boot and was able to play catch Monday, MLB.com reports. He is expected to be out until at least mid-May.

"He's out of the boot and walking around, but he's still sore," manager Mike Scioscia said.

Indians third baseman Carlos Santana broke out of a 1-for-27 slide with a home run in his team's 6-3 loss to the Angels in Los Angeles on Monday.

Santana launched a three-run home run off Tyler Skaggs in the fourth inning. He finished 2 for 4 with a run scored and three RBI. He is hitting .140 with two home runs and six RBI in 86 at-bats.