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Clement (illness) will start at second base and bat seventh in Thursday's contest against the Rays.

Clement was unavailable for Wednesday's game because he was under the weather, but he'll give it a go in Thursday's series finale. The infielder has produced just a .550 OPS so far in August.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Royals.

McNeil started off the scoring in the first with an RBI double before coming around to score later that inning and then got an RBI single in a busy fifth inning for the Athletics. The 34-year-old got the start at second base after platooning at first with Tommy White since Nick Kurtz was put on the injured list (thumb). Since the All-Star break, McNeil has been swinging a hot bat with a .386/.409/.554 slash line and 17 RBI over 26 games.

Lee went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.

Hitting ninth Wednesday, Lee had a good afternoon, and he's now batting .438 with six runs scored across his last eight games. The rookie started at third base in this one, and his ability to move between the hot corner and second gives him a little extra versatility. If Lee keeps swinging a hot bat, the Tigers will likely keep finding ways to get him in the lineup at either position, making him someone to keep an eye on in fantasy leagues over the last month of the season.

Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

After five consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Massey will retreat to the bench while southpaw Jeffrey Springs toes the rubber for the Athletics. Nick Loftin will step in for Massey at second base and bat leadoff.

The Orioles optioned Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

He'll be moved off the active roster in order to free up a spot for the return of Samuel Basallo (shoulder) from the injured list. Jackson has gone just 1-for-29 at the plate since the All-Star break.

Clement is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays due to an illness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Clement picked up three hits in Tuesday's win over the Rays but then woke up Wednesday feeling under the weather. The Blue Jays will give Clement a day off as a result, paving the way for Josh Smith to start at second base. Consider Clement day-to-day.

Foscue went 1-for-1 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.

Foscue took Jackson Kent deep for a 400-foot solo homer in the second inning, giving him eight long balls on the season. He added another RBI in his next plate appearance, drawing a bases-loaded walk. The 27-year-old was replaced by Joc Pederson with a right-handed reliever on the mound in the fifth inning. Foscue was excellent before the All-Star break, slashing .286/.356/.908 across 46 games, but his production has fallen off considerably since then. He's hit just .191 with two extra-base hits, including Tuesday's homer, across 24 second-half contests.

The Blue Jays activated Sosa (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and outrighted him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Sosa no longer possesses a spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization at Buffalo. The 26-year-old infielder last played for the Blue Jays in late May, as he's been working his way back from a right wrist contusion.

McKinstry went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.

McKinstry matched his season high with the three hits, and both of those performances have come this month. After a rough start to the year, the utility player has found his groove in August with a .326/.442/.419 slash line across 15 games. McKinstry's defensive versatility should keep him in the lineup most days, and he's starting to deliver some production for fantasy managers.

Lee went 3-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.

Lee set a new season high with three hits and also set a season high by reaching base five times. The rookie infielder hasn't quite found an everyday role with the Tigers, but he's performed well when given an opportunity with a .275 batting average and .737 OPS. If Detroit falls out of playoff contention down the stretch, Lee could see his role grow if the team prioritizes its younger players.