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Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, double and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

It took Diaz 104 plate appearances, but the third baseman finally hit his first homer of the season in Thursday's ninth inning. Despite his lack of success with the long ball thus far, Diaz has remained a threat in a deep Tampa Bay lineup. He will bring a slash line of .276/.394/.345 into the weekend series against Toronto.

Voit went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two singles, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 loss to the Rays.

Voit continued his tear at the plate Thursday, with his first-inning homer making it four straight games with a long ball for the first baseman. The slugger also added an RBI single in the sixth. Voit has 10 homers and 20 RBI and is slashing .311/.386/.730 on the season.

Solano is not starting Thursday against the Angels, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Solano has started the past six games, going 5-for-24 with five runs scored during that stretch. Wilmer Flores is starting at the keystone in place of Solano in this one.

Wade was recalled from the Twins' alternate training site Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Wade was sent down by the Twins at the beginning of August, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Byron Buxton (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old appeared in just one game as a defensive replacement during his first stint with the team but could see slightly more playing time in the coming days with Buxton sidelined.

Tellez (head) is starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Tellez was held out of the first game of Thursday's twin bill, but he'll return to the starting nine at first base for Game 2. Although he missed three consecutive games, he's reportedly feeling better and should be available going forward as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks.

Calhoun is not starting Thursday against the Athletics.

Tim Locastro is starting in right field against left-hander Sean Manaea in place of Calhoun on Thursday. Through 23 games this season, the veteran outfielder is slashing .239/.323/.534 with seven home runs and 18 RBI.

White (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

White fouled a ball off his knee during Wednesday's game, and while X-rays came back negative, the issue will keep him sidelined for at least one game. Austin Nola is covering first base in his stead Thursday.

Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Cronenworth appears to have a strong hold on a starting position in the Padres' lineup as he has now started six consecutive contests. The utility man has gone 7-for-20 (.350) during that span and is currently riding a four-game hitting streak in which he has knocked three doubles. On the season, he is slashing .333/.394/.617 with a pair of homers and nine runs scored.

Hiura went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs and a walk in Wednesday's victory over the Twins.

The home run came off a position player late in the game, but it counts all the same in the box score and was Hiura's fourth long ball in the last 10 games. Hiura owned a .658 OPS prior to that stretch, but his hot streak has raised that mark over 100 points to .778.

Tellez (head) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Phillies.

Manager Charlie Montoyo suggested a day earlier that Tellez (head) would likely be ready to play Thursday, but the Blue Jays may prefer to save him for the second game of the twin bill. Vladimir Guerrero is manning first base in the front end of the doubleheader, while Randal Grichuk is serving as the Blue Jays' designated hitter.