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  • Cavan Biggio RF | HOU

    Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: OBP machine at Triple-A

    Biggio went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

    It's his first multi-hit effort since April 24. While Biggio's .341/.478/.591 slash line on the year is still eye-popping -- he leads the International League in OBP -- the Jays' No. 5 fantasy prospect is only hitting .233 (7-for-30) over his last 10 games, albeit with three homers, two steals and 10 walks. Even though he's not on the 40-man roster yet, a 2019 big-league debut is still on the table if the 24-year-old continues to dominate the top level of the minors.

  • Logan Forsythe 2B | LAD

    Rangers' Logan Forsythe: Losing time to Santana

    Forsythe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Benched for the third time in five games, Forsythe's role appears to be on the decline with Danny Santana settling in as manager Chris Woodward's preferred option at first base. Forsythe's ability to play all over the infield should help him stick in a part-time role for now, but his opportunities could take another hit when Ronald Guzman (hamstring) returns from the injured list, likely at some point during the upcoming week.

  • Blue Jays' Brandon Drury: Seeing steady work in outfield

    Drury will start in right field and bat seventh Sunday against the Rangers.

    The recent promotion of top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hasn't been as disastrous for Drury as most predicted. Since Guerrero debuted April 26, Drury has picked up eight starts in nine games, with the last two of those assignments coming in right field. Drury now appears to have inched ahead of Billy McKinney on the depth chart in the corner outfield.

  • Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez: Blasts home run in blowout loss

    Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 15-3 loss to the Royals.

    Rodriguez was one of the lone bright spots for the Tigers in this one, connecting for his third home run of the season in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old infielder has been a pleasant surprise in 11 games with Detroit, as he now has a 1.103 OPS, which is nearly double the .591 mark he posted across 62 games last season.

  • Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT

    Rays' Brandon Lowe: Sitting versus lefty

    Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    With lefty John Means on the bump, Lowe will retreat to the bench to open up a spot for another right-handed bat in Guillermo Heredia. Lowe has recorded at least one hit in 11 of his past 12 starts and is slashing .356/.408/.600 over that span.

  • Michael Chavis 2B | CIN

    Red Sox's Michael Chavis: Hits two more homers

    Chavis went 4-for-6 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs in a 15-2 victory over the White Sox on Saturday.

    The 23-year-old rookie has experienced a power surge over the weekend, hitting three home runs in the last two nights. Chavis has six homers this year, and they've all come in the last 11 games. During that stretch, he is batting .410 (16-for-39) with 13 RBI and 12 runs as well.

  • Blue Jays' Brandon Drury: On bench Saturday

    Drury is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

    Drury had started 14 straight games, remaining an everyday player even after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was promoted. With a .221/.261/.425 line on the season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit on a more frequent basis. Eric Sogard will start at second base, with Socrates Brito occupying right field, the two spots Drury has been primarily occupying since Guerrero joined the team.

  • Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT

    Rays' Brandon Lowe: On base thrice in win

    Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Friday.

    Lowe once again excelled out of the leadoff spot, where he's hitting .370 over 31 plate appearances. The 24-year-old is off to a sizzling start in May, as he's 7-for-16 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI, a walk and three runs over the first four games of the month.

  • Tigers' Harold Castro: Making first start

    Castro is starting in center field and batting ninth Saturday against the Royals.

    Castro has made two pinch-hit appearances since getting called up to the majors Tuesday and will now pick up his first start. The 25-year-old outfielder slashed .353/.392/.544 with three home runs and 21 RBI in 17 games with Triple-A Toledo before joining the Tigers.

  • Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez: Drives in two

    Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

    Rodriguez contributed to the Tigers' three-run first inning with an RBI groundout before extending the team's lead to 4-0 with his run-scoring double in the third frame. The utility infielder has made 10 starts since earning a promotion in mid-April, slashing .324/.366/.676 with a pair of homers, five doubles and a stolen base in those contests.

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