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  • Nick Loftin 1B | KC

    Royals' Nick Loftin: Back in big leagues

    The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

    The 26-year-old is taking the roster spot vacated by Hunter Renfroe, who has been designated for assignment. Loftin sports a .295/.451/.468 slash line with four home runs, 12 steals and a 22:39 K:BB over 40 Triple-A games. He's primarily been used at third base by Omaha this year but has also seen action at first base, second base and left field, and he could find opportunities around the diamond on a Royals club that's starved for offense.

  • Luis Garcia 2B | WAS

    Nationals' Luis Garcia: Swipes seventh bag

    Garcia went 0-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-inning win over Atlanta.

    The second baseman has gone 4-for-20 with a homer, a steal and six RBI in five games since rejoining the Nationals following a stint on the paternity list. Garcia's .222/.271/.346 slash line on the season is a far cry from the .282/.318/.444 line he delivered in a breakout 2024, but he's maintained some fantasy value with four homers, seven stolen bases, 19 RBI and 20 runs in 43 contests.

  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Clubs homer in loss

    Moore went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Astros.

    This was Moore's first multi-hit effort since May 7, his second game back from a mild hip injury. Over the previous 11 contests, he went just 6-for-29 (.207) with a home run, four RBI and a 4:15 BB:K. The utility player still gets in the lineup a majority of the time, but his recent struggles at the plate could see his role reduced slightly until he turns things around. Moore has a .279/.339/.514 slash line with eight homers, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored, eight stolen bases and two doubles across 124 plate appearances. While the hitting has been decent overall, he's had some struggles defensively -- his five errors this season already match his totals from each of the previous two years.

  • Gleyber Torres 2B | DET

    Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Dealing with leg issue

    Torres exited Thursday's game against the Guardians due to lower right leg discomfort, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Torres was pulled after hitting a hard line drive to end the third inning. It's unclear how serious the issue is, or if Torres will be forced to miss additional time.

  • Gleyber Torres 2B | DET

    Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Exits Thursday's game early

    Torres was removed from Thursday's game against the Guardians in the fourth inning, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    There was no injury announced and no clear issue before Torres exited the contest, so this will be a situation to monitor as more details emerge. Andy Ibanez entered the game at second base to take his place.

  • Jorbit Vivas 2B | NYY

    Yankees' Jorbit Vivas: Slugs first homer in victory

    Vivas went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in two plate appearances during Thursday's 1-0 win over the Rangers.

    Vivas picked a good time for his first home run of the season, scoring the only run of the game off of Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi. Vivas also reached base on catcher's interference as part of a perfect day at the plate before being replaced by DJ LeMahieu in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old Vivas will look to use this game to get going offensively, as he is hitting just .182 through 36 plate appearances for the season.

  • Gabriel Arias SS | CLE

    Guardians' Gabriel Arias: Taking seat Thursday

    Arias isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Detroit.

    Arias will get a chance to clear his head Thursday after going just 4-for-33 with 12 strikeouts across his last 10 games. Daniel Schneemann will start at shortstop and bat sixth while Arias rests.

  • Luis Urias 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Luis Urias: Getting afternoon off

    Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

    Max Schuemann will get the nod at the keystone Thursday, but Urias had manned second base in each of the last six games and still appears to be the Athletics' preferred option at the position while Zack Gelof (wrist/rib) remains on the injured list. Since moving into an everyday role in late April, Urias has slashed .272/.358/.457 with five home runs and one stolen base in 28 games.

  • Thairo Estrada 2B | COL

    Rockies' Thairo Estrada: Ready for rehab assignment

    Estrada (wrist) was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment.

    Estrada has been cleared to play in games after being sidelined all season with a fractured right wrist. The 29-year-old participated in most of spring training before sustaining the injury, but he'll still likely require a fair amount of rehab games to get his timing back at the plate before making his Rockies debut. Once activated from the 60-day injured list, Estrada is likely to become the Rockies' primary second baseman, and his hitter-friendly home venue makes him a worthy roster stash in fantasy leagues where he's available.

  • Kyle Farmer 2B | COL

    Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Playing time picking up

    Farmer will start at first base and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Phillies.

    Farmer will make his fifth start in six games and his second in a row at first base. Though Farmer has gone 5-for-19 with two home runs and two doubles over his previous five games, his uptick in playing time seems to be mostly a result of first baseman Michael Toglia beginning to lose his grip on an everyday role rather than Farmer earning it. The 8-41 Rockies are already well removed from playoff contention and have more of a long-term investment in the 26-year-old Toglia, but his 41.7 percent strikeout rate in May has made it increasingly more difficult for interim manager Warren Schaeffer to let him work through his struggles.

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