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  • Justin Foscue 2B | TEX

    Rangers' Justin Foscue: Joins lineup again

    Foscue started at second base and went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over Boston.

    After a period of limited activity, Foscue found himself in the starting lineup for a second consecutive game. Ezequiel Duran has been the primary second baseman, but he was needed at shortstop to cover for the injured Corey Seager (ribs/jaw), who has been sidelined for three straight games and is dealing with concussion symptoms. Both of Foscue's starts have come against lefties, and he is expected to be replaced by Nicky Lopez against right-handers.

  • Vaughn Grissom 1B | LAA

    Angels' Vaughn Grissom: Kicks off rehab assignment

    Grissom (oblique) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with and RBI and a run scored.

    Grissom just went on the 10-day injured list one week ago with a left oblique strain, so it's been a quick turnaround for the 25-year-old. He's eligible for activation Monday, and Grissom could be ready to rejoin the Angels' active roster for their road trip which begins Monday in Arizona.

  • Nicky Lopez 2B | TEX

    Rangers' Nicky Lopez: Sitting after four straight starts

    Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

    Though Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) will be left out of the starting nine for a third straight game, the left-handed-hitting Lopez will head to the bench while the Red Sox send a lefty (Connelly Early) to the hill. Lopez had started in each of the last four games, and he could have a path to seeing at least semi-regular work even if Seager avoids a stint on the injured list. Texas already moved Evan Carter (oblique) to the IL on Saturday, which could free up more reps at second base for Lopez if super-utility man Ezequiel Duran ends up seeing more time in the outfield in the short term. Since signing with Texas on May 27, Lopez is slashing .317/.364/.415 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and four runs in 13 games.

  • Oswald Peraza 2B | LAA

    Angels' Oswald Peraza: Sitting after four straight starts

    Peraza is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Peraza will hit the bench for the series finale after he went 3-for-17 with a double, two steals, three RBI and a run while starting in each of the last four games. Nick Madrigal will fill in at the keystone in place of a resting Peraza.

  • Rays' Ben Williamson: Filling in for Walls on Sunday

    Williamson will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Angels.

    Williamson will draw his fifth start in six games, this time filling in for a resting Taylor Walls at shortstop. Each of Williamson's previous four starts came against left-handed pitching, and he still appears to be occupying the short side of a platoon with Richie Palacios at second base.

  • Jose Altuve 2B | HOU

    Astros' Jose Altuve: Resting up Sunday

    Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

    Altuve will be rested for a second straight Sunday in what's presumably part of a load management plan following his return from an oblique strain. Brice Matthews will cover second base and bat seventh in the series finale.

  • Jazz Chisholm 2B | NYY

    Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Taking seat Sunday

    Chisholm is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

    The Yankees will go with a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter southpaw Patrick Corbin in the series finale. Jose Caballero will get the nod at second base while Chisholm retreats to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters J.C. Escarra, Ryan McMahon and Spencer Jones.

  • Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Taking seat Sunday

    Holliday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

    Jeremiah Jackson will receive the nod at second base while Holliday appears to be receiving a planned rest day. Holliday had covered the keystone in each of the Orioles' last 11 games, going 6-for-36 (.167) with one home run, five RBI and four runs over that stretch.

  • Gleyber Torres 2B | DET

    Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Reaches three times in loss

    Torres went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.

    Torres led off the game with his sixth double of the season, then came around to score on a Dillon Dingler single. Torres has four multi-hit performances across his last 10 contests, and he's slashing .350/.422/.600 during that span with two home runs, seven RBI and eight runs scored. Torres looks to be kicking things into gear and should remain a strong fantasy asset, especially in OBP formats.

  • Cody Freeman LF | TEX

    Rangers' Cody Freeman: Returns to majors

    Texas recalled Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

    Freeman previously had a short stint with the Rangers in early June and got into one game, going 1-for-2 with a strikeout against St. Louis on June 3. He's now back with the big club to take the 26-man roster spot vacated by Evan Carter, who landed on the IL with an oblique strain. Freeman probably won't see everyday at-bats, but he's starting at second base Saturday and gives the Rangers a versatile option who can play multiple positions in both the infield and outfield.

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