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Diaz, who went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Reno on Wednesday, owns a .308 average and .913 OPS across the 72 plate appearances he's logged in 16 games since being demoted to the Aviators.

Diaz appeared in 24 games with the Athletics between April 19 and May 21, producing a .217/.250/.406 slash line with nine extra-base hits and eight RBI across 72 plate appearances. The 22-year-old is taking advantage of the Pacific Coast League's hitter-friendly conditions since returning to the farm and could well see some playing time at the keystone in the majors again later in the summer at the expense of veteran Jace Peterson.

Frazier is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays.

With Yusei Kikuchi taking the hill for Toronto, the Orioles are going with Joey Ortiz at second base. Frazier is batting just .188/.291/.333 versus left-handers this season.

Semien went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Angels.

Semien's two-run smack was the first of back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning, which gave the Rangers a lead they did not relinquish. It was Semien's first homer in 10 games and 10th of the season.

Gonzalez logged a stolen base and a run scored as a pinch runner in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.

Gonzalez ran for Eloy Jimenez in the ninth inning as the White Sox rallied for a three-run frame. Over nine contests in June, Gonzalez has gone 3-for-22 with four steals, two RBI and three runs scored. His cold bat could lead to more opportunities for Elvis Andrus at second base. For the season, Gonzalez owns a .194/.208/.376 slash line with seven steals, three home runs, 14 RBI and 11 runs scored over 97 plate appearances.

Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Padres.

Gimenez missed a game while dealing with left leg tightness, and he struggled to make an impact here. The second baseman has had an inconsistent June, going 8-for-36 (.222) with a home run, seven RBI and four walks over 12 contests. He should be able to resume his near-everyday role following the brief absence, and he'll look to build on a .239/.303/.360 slash line through 64 games.

Ibanez went 4-for-9 with a solo home run and three runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Ibanez started the first game of the day at second base before shifting to third, and he registered three singles and scored twice. He started in left in the second game and added his fourth home run of the year. Ibanez is still batting only .221 this season and should continue to serve in a utility role for the Tigers with limited fantasy appeal.

Gonzalez is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Dodgers.

Gonzalez gets a breather after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. Elvis Andrus gets the start at second base and will hit ninth in Gonzalez's place.

Gimenez (leg) will play second base and bat sixth in his return to action Wednesday in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Gimenez had to be removed from Sunday's game against the Astros due to left leg tightness and didn't play Tuesday following the off day Monday. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. Gimenez and his teammates will be going up against Aaron Civale.

Torres is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Mets.

Torres will get a breather after he went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 7-6 victory. DJ LeMahieu will slide over to second base while Josh Donaldson enters the lineup at third base and bats third in the series finale with the Mets.

Ortiz was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Ortiz will return to the big leagues after being sent down May 26. The shortstop has produced a .259 average with a double, four RBI and four runs scored over 27 at-bats over 11 games with Baltimore this season. Ortiz continues to rake at Triple-A, batting .328 with 18 extra-base hits over 128 at-bats in 32 games, and he'll look to stick this time around with the Orioles. In order to make room on the major-league roster, Mark Kolozsvary was optioned to Norfolk on Wednesday.