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  • Jorge Mateo SS | ATL

    Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Tuesday return possible

    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Mateo (concussion) won't be reinstated from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Monday but could be activated Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.comreports.

    The 28-year-old suffered the concussion June 2 against Tampa Bay and was able to ramp up his baseball work this weekend. Mateo won't be ready after spending the 7-day minimum on the shelf, but it appears his absence won't extend much beyond that.

  • Zack Gelof 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Zack Gelof: Getting first true off day

    Gelof is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Gelof has started in all 47 games he's been healthy this season but will step out of the starting nine Sunday after going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts in his past four contests. Aledmys Diaz will handle the keystone and bat eighth in the series finale versus Toronto.

  • Connor Norby 2B | MIA

    Orioles' Connor Norby: Not starting Sunday

    Norby is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

    Norby started in Saturday's 5-0 win, going 1-for-4 while scoring a run. With Norby beginning Sunday's game in the dugout, Jordan Westburg will shift to second base, while Ramon Urias starts at the hot corner against Tampa Bay right-hander Zack Littell. Since being promoted from Triple-A Norfolk on June 3, Norby has gone 3-for-14 with one home run and two RBI.

  • Colt Keith 3B | DET

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Sitting Sunday

    Keith (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Brewers.

    Keith was removed in the third inning of Saturday's 5-4 loss after colliding with Akil Baddoo in right field. With the Tigers slated for an off day Monday, Keith will have some additional rest before Detroit opens its series with Washington on Tuesday. The 22-year-old second baseman said prior to Sunday's game that he isn't dealing with structural damage to his left knee, and he doesn't expect to need a stint on the injured list, per Jason Beck of MLB.com. With Keith sitting Sunday, Andy Ibanez will start at second base and bat eighth against Brewers right-hander Bryse Wilson.

  • Marcus Semien 2B | NYM

    Rangers' Marcus Semien: Scores lone run

    Semien went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to San Francisco.

    Semien, who had a seven-game hit streak halted, walked to lead off the bottom of the first inning and scored on a sacrifice fly. He leads the Rangers with 46 runs scored, which ranks tied for ninth in MLB.

  • Luis Rengifo 2B | MIL

    Angels' Luis Rengifo: Reaches 15-steal mark

    Rengifo went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Astros.

    Rengifo is one of 11 players to reach 15 steals so far this season, though he's also been caught five times. He's gone 0-for-8 over the last two games after opening June with a five-game hitting streak. The infielder is slashing .312/.361/.447 with four home runs, 18 RBI and 24 runs scored over 48 contests as one of the top hitters in the Angels' lineup.

  • Jose Altuve 2B | HOU

    Astros' Jose Altuve: Notches steal Saturday

    Altuve went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

    Altuve has been steady but not outstanding over his last 15 games, going 17-for-61 (.279) with two steals, four RBI and five runs scored in that span. He hasn't homered since May 20, taking a bit of the wind out of his sails after a strong start to the year in the power department. Overall, the second baseman is slashing .288/.340/.436 with nine homers, nine steals, 22 RBI and 37 runs scored over 64 contests.

  • Adam Frazier 2B | LAA

    Royals' Adam Frazier: Homers, scores twice

    Frazier went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Mariners.

    The utility player got extra-base hits in both of his at-bats Saturday, homering in the second and then hitting a leadoff double in the fifth. He was later pulled for pinch hitter Hunter Renfroe in the sixth after the Mariners brought in lefty Kirby Snead. It was Frazier's first multi-hit effort since May 25 and just his second homer of the year. He's been stuck in a part-time role for the most part this season and his line of .227/.322/.320 leaves room for improvement.

  • Colt Keith 3B | DET

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Dealing with knee soreness

    Keith was removed from Saturday's game against Milwaukee with left knee discomfort, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

    Keith and Akil Baddoo collided in right field while running at full speed, but Keith took the brunt of it and was removed from the contest during the third inning. Considering Keith was able to walk off the field without any assistance, it seems like he avoided a major injury. Still, the Tigers will likely continue to evaluate him throughout Saturday evening. Detroit will finish its three-game series against the Brewers on Sunday ahead of a team off day.

  • Kyren Paris SS | LAA

    Angels' Kyren Paris: Sent down to Salt Lake

    Paris was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

    Paris was called up May 9 to assist in the Angels' infield after Brandon Drury (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Paris struggled in 58 plate appearances, batting .118 with a 29.3 percent strikeout rate and will hand his spot on the active roster to Michael Stefanic.

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