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  • Alec Burleson LF | STL

    Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Goes deep in three-hit attack

    Burleson went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-7 loss to Kansas City.

    It was Burleson's first three-hit effort since May 14, and he also ended a 10-game homerless dry spell. The 26-year-old slugger is still tearing the cover off the ball of late, as he's batting .338 with five home runs, four doubles and 12 RBI over his last 21 outings (68 at-bats). The lefty-hitting Burleson has worked as one of St. Louis' top designated hitters versus right-handed pitching, but he's taken just 14 at-bats against southpaws on the campaign.

  • Michael Busch 3B | CHC

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Leads charge Tuesday

    Busch went 3-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a home run, an additional run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Nationals.

    Busch was the only Chicago player with multiple hits as he powered the lineup from the No. 5 spot. The infielder is now riding a modest five-game hitting streak, and he's been good all season with nine home runs, 36 RBI and an .895 OPS through 56 games. The OPS would easily be a new career best for the 27-year-old.

  • LaMonte Wade RF | LAA

    Giants' LaMonte Wade: Not starting Tuesday

    Wade (hand) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Wade made an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch, and he'll take a day off Tuesday to give his hand extra time to heal. Casey Schmitt will fill in at first base and bat ninth.

  • Giants' Bryce Eldridge: Moves up to Triple-A

    The Giants promoted Eldridge from Double-A Richmond to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Eldridge got a late start to the season while recovering from a wrist injury, but he earned a promotion to Sacramento after slashing .280/.350/.512 with seven home runs in 34 games at Double-A Richmond. While Eldridge is just 20 years old, he could push to debut for the Giants this season, as the club has a clear opening at first base.

  • Justin Turner 1B | CHC

    Cubs' Justin Turner: Enters lineup Tuesday

    Turner will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

    Kyle Tucker jammed his finger in Sunday's contest and will miss at least one game as a result. Tucker's absence will clear a spot in the lineup for Turner, who serves as the Cubs' DH while Seiya Suzuki covers Tucker's usual spot in right field. Turner has yet to get going this season with a .210/.302/.272 slash line across 96 plate appearances, though he could still see an uptick in playing time if Tucker is forced to miss additional games.

  • Royals' Jac Caglianone: Batting sixth in MLB debut

    Caglianone is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth in his major-league debut Tuesday in St. Louis.

    Caglianone is expected to see the bulk of his starts in right field for the Royals, but he'll be broken in at DH. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, Caglianone earned a promotion to the majors after slashing .322/.389/.593 with 15 home runs and two stolen bases over 50 games between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Omaha.

  • Bryce Harper DH | PHI

    Phillies' Bryce Harper: Back in action Tuesday

    Harper (elbow) is starting at first base and batting third Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports.

    Harper hasn't seen the field since he sustained an elbow bruise on a hit-by-pitch last Tuesday versus Atlanta, but he's good to go for the series opener in Toronto. The veteran slugger was in the midst of a strong stretch at the plate prior to the elbow issue, as he has a .390/.447/.561 slash line with four doubles, a homer, two steals, 10 RBI and six runs in his past 11 games.

  • Triston Casas 1B | BOS

    Red Sox's Triston Casas: Expects to be ready for Opening Day

    Casas (knee) will be off crutches in two weeks and expects to be ready for Opening Day next season, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    Casas spoke to reporters Tuesday for the first time since he underwent surgery a month ago to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee. He will spend most of the summer rehabbing at Boston's spring training complex in Florida.

  • Nick Solak 1B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Solak: Outrighted to Triple-A

    The Pirates outrighted Solak to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

    The move frees spots on the team's 26-man and 40-man rosters for the return of Nick Gonzales (ankle) from the 60-day injured list. Solak went 1-for-11 at the dish during his brief time in the majors.

  • Nick Kurtz 1B | ATH

    Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Aiming to return June 9

    Athletics general manager David Forst said Tuesday that the target date for Kurtz's (hip) return is June 9 for the start of their series against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Kurtz is not expected to resume running until Saturday as he recovers from a strained left hip flexor, so it's a surprise that he might be ready to be activated early next week. The Athletics have moved Tyler Soderstrom from left field back to first base to account for Kurtz's absence.

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