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  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Scores three times in romp

    Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 13-3 win over the White Sox. He also stole a base.

    Hoerner contributed to the easy win from the No. 8 spot in the lineup, as he set a new single-game season high in runs scored and also stole his ninth base of the year. Despite sliding down toward the bottom of Chicago's order, the infielder maintains plenty of fantasy upside due to his ability to swipe bases. Hoerner recorded a total of 74 steals over the last two seasons.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Steals base in win

    Marte went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rockies.

    Marte was in Friday's starting lineup after he was pulled from Wednesday's game with stiffness in his hip. Thursday's off day allowed for healing, and Marte showed the hip wasn't an issue by stealing his first base of the season.

  • Tim Tawa 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Starts in center against lefty

    Tawa started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 8-0 win over Colorado.

    Tawa replaced Alek Thomas in center field against Rockies left-hander Carson Palmquist. He also replaced Thomas against San Francisco southpaw Robbie Ray earlier in the week. Tawa was dislodged from an infield utility role when the Diamondbacks called up Jordan Lawlar, but he'll fill the short side of a platoon in center. Tawa carries a .228 average (18-for-79), but he's slugged five home runs and three doubles (.228 ISO) through 27 games.

  • Willi Castro RF | CHC

    Twins' Willi Castro: Exits with bruised knee

    Castro was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with a right knee contusion, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

    Castro fouled a ball off his knee during his at-bat in the first inning of Friday's contest. He was able to finish his AB but was eventually replaced in the field during the second frame. The fact he remained in the game immediately after the incident could indicate his injury isn't too serious, but he may sit out another game or two to properly recover.

  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Sitting again Friday

    Moore is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Padres on Friday.

    Moore will be out Seattle's lineup for a second straight game while Miles Mastrobuoni starts at third base and bats eighth. Moore is slashing .286/.343/.538 with seven steals, seven home runs and 13 RBI across 102 plate appearances this season.

  • Brett Wisely 2B | ATL

    Giants' Brett Wisely: Optioned to Triple-A

    The Giants optioned Wisely to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

    The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Tyler Fitzgerald (ribs), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Wisely went 0-for-10 with two RBI after being recalled by the Giants on May 1. He'll return to Triple-A, where he is slashing .235/.325/.431 with three steals, five home runs and 19 RBI in 118 plate appearances.

  • Kyren Paris SS | LAA

    Angels' Kyren Paris: Sitting Friday

    Paris isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Paris will sit down for a second consecutive contest after going 1-for-19 across his last six games. Matthew Lugo will pick up another start in center field and bat eighth as a result.

  • Nick Gonzales 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Gonzales: Embarking on rehab assignment

    Gonzalez (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

    Gonzalez fractured his left ankle on Opening Day in late March, and it wasn't until early May that he was able to shed a walking boot and take part in baseball activities. He's taking the next step in his recovery by starting a rehab assignment, and how his ankle responds after this weekend's games will determine a timeline for his return to the majors.

  • Michael Helman 2B | TEX

    Pirates' Michael Helman: DFA'd by Pittsburgh

    The Pirates designated Helman for assignment Friday.

    The move makes room on the 40-man roster for Nick Solak, whose contract was selected by the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Helman was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Wednesday after being DFA'd by the Cardinals. He is slashing .185/.260/.292 with one steal, one home run and five RBI across 73 plate appearances in Triple-A this season.

  • Giants' Tyler Fitzgerald: Reinstated from IL

    The Giants reinstated Fitzgerald (ribs) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

    Fitzgerald landed on the 10-day IL in early May due to a left rib fracture. He went 3-for-10 with three RBI across three rehab outings with Triple-A Sacramento, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to return from the IL. He'll start at second base and bat ninth against the Athletics on Friday in his return, per Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News.

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