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  • Jordan Lawlar SS | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Hitless since call-up

    Lawlar started at third base and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers.

    Lawlar made his first start at third base after making appearances at shortstop and second base. The prospect is hitless with one walk and seven strikeouts through 11 plate appearances since being called up from Triple-A Reno.

  • Tim Tawa 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Logs fifth steal

    Tawa went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers.

    Tawa didn't start Tuesday, instead coming off the bench to replace Alek Thomas in the eighth inning. As expected, playing time has gotten sparse for Tawa, who is now functioning as a short-side platoon option in center field. He's batting .247 five home runs, five steals, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored across 98 plate appearances this season.

  • Kyren Paris SS | LAA

    Angels' Kyren Paris: Two steals in win

    Paris went 1-for-2 with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Athletics.

    Paris has started just two of the last six games, as he's struggled to maintain a large share of playing time while Matthew Lugo's been swinging a hot bat. Prior to Tuesday, Paris had gone 1-for-22 over his previous seven games dating back to May 8. The 23-year-old is slashing .198/.279/.397 with a 10:53 BB:K, seven steals, six home runs, 11 RBI and 19 runs scored over 40 contests this season. The poor plate discipline and overall lack of hitting are likely to keep Paris in a part-time role, particularly if Lugo continues to command a majority of the starts in center field.

  • Otto Lopez SS | MIA

    Marlins' Otto Lopez: Taking seat Tuesday

    Lopez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

    Lopez started the past two games after being reinstated from the injured list Sunday and went 2-for-8 with a homer and four RBI. He'll receive a breather for Tuesday's contest while Ronny Simon gets the starting nod at second base.

  • Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Moved to 60-day IL

    The Pirates transferred Gonzales (ankle) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

    The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson, who was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. Gonzales is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and should be ready to go when first eligible for activation May 27.

  • Red Sox's Kristian Campbell: Not close to playing 1B in games

    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Campbell is not close to playing first base in games, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Campbell has been working out pregame at first base as the team mulls its options at first base in the wake of Triston Casas' season-ending knee injury. While it seems as though the rookie is under real consideration to play the position in the future, it doesn't sound like it will happen anytime soon. Campbell is starting in center field and batting fifth for the Red Sox on Tuesday against the Mets.

  • Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Back to running

    Gimenez (quadriceps) started up a running program Monday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

    The 26-year-old resumed taking part in baseball activities last week and is now running for the first time since being placed on the injured list May 9 due to the quadriceps strain. Gimenez is expected to require a brief rehab assignment in the minors before rejoining the Blue Jays, so his activation is likely at least a week away.

  • Colt Keith 3B | DET

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    Keith is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in St. Louis.

    Keith has now been out of the lineup two times over the last three games, and all three have been against right-handed pitching. Riley Greene is at designated hitter and Spencer Torkelson is at first base for the Tigers.

  • Angels' Christian Moore: Promoted to Triple-A

    Moore has been promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports.

    Moore is being bumped up a level in spite of an unimpressive .234/.342/.323 batting line and 27.4 percent strikeout rate at Double-A Rocket City. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, Moore has a shot to debut in 2025, but he'll need to pick up the production.

  • Travis Bazzana 2B | CLE

    Guardians' Travis Bazzana: Expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks

    The Guardians announced Tuesday that Bazzana has been diagnosed with a right internal oblique strain and is expected to be out for 8-to-10 weeks.

    Bazzana suffered the injury on a swing during a game with Double-A Akron last Wednesday. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, Bazzana has slashed .252/.362/.433 with four home runs and eight stolen bases over 33 contests with Akron this season. The injury won't help Bazzana's chances of reaching the majors later this season.

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