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  • Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA

    Angels' Yoan Moncada: Returns to lineup Wednesday

    Moncada (thumb) will start at third base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

    Moncada missed the previous three contests after aggravating a right thumb injury, but he is feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. The 29-year-old is just 4-for-20 at the plate to start off his Angels career.

  • Mariners' Miles Mastrobuoni: Drawing second start of season

    Mastrobuoni will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Astros.

    Mastrobuoni will pick up his second start of the season, filling in at the keystone after the Mariners placed everyday second baseman Ryan Bliss (bicep) on the 10-day injured list. Though Bliss appears headed for an extended absence, Mastrobuoni won't necessarily be the Mariners' top choice to replace him. Dylan Moore will start at third base Wednesday, but he could shift over to second base and serve as the primary option at that position once Jorge Polanco (side) -- who is serving as a designated hitter against the Astros -- is cleared to return to the infield.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | ATH

    Athletics' Gio Urshela: Exiting starting nine Wednesday

    Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

    Urshela will get a breather for the day game after a night game, allowing Luis Urias to pick up a start at third base. Though he's been serving as the Athletics' primary option at the hot corner, Urshela's grasp on an everyday role could be slipping while he's struggled to a .182/.206/.273 slash line through his first 35 plate appearances of the season.

  • Ezequiel Duran SS | TEX

    Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Back in big leagues

    The Rangers recalled Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

    Duran was just optioned Tuesday but is back a day later as Wyatt Langford (oblique) goes on the injured list. Duran could see some action in the outfield while Langford is shelved.

  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Back to bench Wednesday

    Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

    The Cubs are sending a tough southpaw (Shota Imanaga) to the hill for the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench. Though Smith no longer has a path to regular playing time at third base with Josh Jung (neck) returning from the injured list earlier this week, Smith could see action in left field if Wyatt Langford requires a stint on the IL after tweaking his oblique Tuesday.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | ATH

    Athletics' Gio Urshela: Drives in three against Friars

    Urshela went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Padres.

    The veteran third baseman doubled his hit total on the season with the performance. Urshela has had a shaky start to the campaign, batting .182 (6-for-33) in 10 games with zero homers, two runs and four RBI, but his starting spot at the hot corner doesn't seem to be in any jeopardy.

  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Starts at first base

    Smith started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Cubs.

    Smith's steady gig as a fill-in third baseman ended Tuesday with the return of Josh Jung; however, Texas manager Bruce Bochy wanted to keep Smith's lively bat -- 7-for-17 over the previous six games -- in the lineup. So, the manager gave Jake Burger (.105) a break at first base. Smith could reprise his temporary fill-in role at another position, as left fielder Wyatt Langford (side) was removed in the seventh inning Tuesday.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Multi-hit effort in return

    Jung went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Cubs.

    In his return to the lineup after missing time with neck spasms, Jung picked up right where he left off with a multi-hit effort. The former top prospect is off to an outstanding start at the plate in the early going, having gone 6-for-11 with two extra-base hits and two RBI over three appearances to begin the year.

  • Jose Miranda 3B | MIN

    Twins' Jose Miranda: Fans three times Tuesday

    Miranda went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Kansas City.

    Miranda struck out swinging on all three plate appearances Tuesday. He's been punched out 13 times across 32 plate appearances to start the 2025 season and is slashing .156/.156/.250 with one home run and five RBI. Miranda has been getting some extended time at third base due to Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Brooks Lee (back) both being on the 10-day injured list. However, if Miranda doesn't improve at the plate, he could see his playing time dip if the Twins opt to shift Willi Castro to the hot corner while giving Edouard Julien more looks at the keystone.

  • Ezequiel Duran SS | TEX

    Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Optioned to Triple-A

    The Rangers optioned Duran to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

    With Josh Jung (neck) back from the injured list, Duran is the odd man out in the Rangers' infield mix. He failed to record a hit or get on base across his first 12 plate appearances to begin the season. Duran will try to find his swing with more regular playing time in the minors.

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