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Semien went 4-for-5 with one RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's 11-4 win over the Angels.

This was Semien's first multi-hit effort over nine games in July. Despite that, he is batting .313 (20-for-64) with six extra-base hits and 15 RBI over his last 15 games. For the season, the second baseman has a .239/.318/.366 slash line with 10 home runs, 47 RBI, 44 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 11 doubles and one triple over 93 contests.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Athletics.

Albies put an end to his 36-game homer drought when he took J.T. Ginn deep in the seventh inning. During that span, Albies batted just .188 and slugged a pathetic .233, logging four doubles and one triple with a 12:24 BB:K. The second baseman has struggled overall in 2025, slashing .221/.292/.320 with seven homers, 29 RBI, 38 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and seven stolen bases in 92 contests. The decline is a continuation of his 2024 performance, though Albies' prolonged poor hitting has yet to cost him the everyday role at the keystone, where he has maintained steady defense with just two errors this season.

Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following Thursday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Hamilton had started only three of Boston's nine games since the start of July due to a heavy dose of opposing left-handed starters. There hasn't been any formal announcement, but this move could signal the return of Alex Bregman (quadriceps) on Friday. While Hamilton is hitting only .179 across 133 plate appearances, he does provide speed and defensive utility, so he could be back in the majors later in the season.

Lowe (side) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thursday will mark the fourth consecutive start Lowe has missed since tweaking his left side during Sunday's contest. The Rays haven't indicated that the 31-year-old will need to spend time on the IL, though that could change if he's unable to return to the starting nine soon. While Lowe continues to recover, Taylor Walls will pick up another start at the keystone and bat ninth.

Escobar was promoted from Single-A Clearwater to High-A Jersey Shore on Tuesday.

A bat-first second baseman from Venezuela, Escobar was one of the best hitters in the Florida Complex League in 2024 (171 wRC+) and his 131 wRC+ was the 10th best mark in the Florida State League prior to his promotion. Escobar is slashing .286/.376/.449 with 11 home runs, 10 steals, a 9.9 percent walk rate and a 16.1 percent strikeout rate through 70 games in his age-20 season.

The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Whitcomb was called up July 1 but received only two starts and 10 plate appearances during this stint with the big club. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Christian Walker's return from the paternity list.

Chisholm went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four total RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Mariners.

Both long balls came off rookie right-hander Logan Evans, and seven of Chisholm's 17 homers on the season have come in his last 12 games -- a stretch in which he's slashing .283/.365/.804 with 10 runs and 15 RBI. The 27-year-old infielder has admitted to a shoulder issue that's bothered him in the field, but it clearly isn't a problem for him at the plate, and his recent shift back to second base should help alleviate the soreness in the second half.

Young went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Yankees.

The rookie second baseman hit the last of four Seattle long balls on the night, getting hold of a seventh-inning curveball from Jonathan Loaisiga and lofting it into the short porch at Yankee Stadium. It was Young's first career homer in the majors, and while the M's are being patient with the top prospect, his .234/.278/.299 slash line through his first 116 plate appearances suggest the keystone is a spot the team could look to upgrade at the trade deadline.

McNeil is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader in Baltimore.

McNeil should be back in the starting nine for the nightcap, but he'll begin Thursday's matinee on the bench. Tyrone Taylor will cover center field and Brett Baty will start at second base for the Mets in the first contest of the day.

The Mets recalled Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Acuna slashed .241/.293/.283 with 11 steals in 65 games for the Mets before being sent down to Triple-A last month. He will offer a bit more versatility than outfielder Travis Jankowski, who was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Acuna. Even so, Acuna is unlikely to find himself in the lineup on a regular basis.