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Manager Kevin Cash said that there's "definite concern" about Duffy's heel, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Per Cash, Duffy's heel continues to bother him despite taking numerous measures to ease his way through the rehab process. The embattled infielder underwent surgery back in September of last season, and despite rumors of him being available at the beginning of spring training even, he's been unable to get back into game action of any capacity since the operation. Duffy has progressed to running, fielding and taking batting practice, although it seems like problems are still arising that are keeping him from heading out on a rehab assignment. More information on the topic should come forth once he makes progress again, but things are looking somewhat bleak at the moment for Duffy.

Machado (wrist) has a strained left wrist following the results of his MRI, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

The initial reports from Machado's MRI came back clean, but it now appears as though the third baseman has suffered a strained wrist, in addition to bruising on his hand. Machado will still be considered day-to-day at the moment with a soft brace on his wrist, but it seems unlikely that he will be listed in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Nats.

The MRI on Machado's left wrist came back without any sign of damage, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

Machado also got an X-ray following his removal from Wednesday's game with left wrist soreness, which came back negative. In addition to the good news from his MRI, the 24-year-old could play in Thursday's game against Washington. He will be considered day-to-day for now, but it would not be a surprise if Baltimore gave him a day off as a precaution.

X-rays on Machado's left wrist came back negative, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Machado was forced out of Wednesday's game after Andrew McCutchen spiked him while sliding into third base. Although it appears he avoided any serious injury, he'll likely get an MRI on Thursday to confirm everything is clear. He should be considered day-to-day until the Orioles update his status.

Plouffe went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to Toronto.

Plouffe blasted a 1-0 fastball from Francisco Liriano 410 feet to left field, bringing the A's to within one run. Plouffe has been struggling through a major power drought lately. He hadn't homered in 20 games and had just one RBI during that stretch. While Plouffe can provide some home runs in bunches, he doesn't offer much else.

Donaldson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and three walks in Wednesday's win over Oakland.

Donaldson didn't have a hit during the first nine innings on Wednesday, but he got a big one in the 10th. His two-run homer was his second game-winning long ball in a week. It hasn't taken the 2015 AL MVP long to get his power stroke going. In just 11 games since his return from the disabled list, Donaldson has five home runs. You can expect more of the same as long as he remains healthy.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.

Ramirez was responsible for the Indians' only run on Wednesday, collecting his eighth long ball of the year off Kyle Freeland in the seventh inning. In his last 12 games, Ramirez is 17-for-45 (.378) with two home runs and has collected four of his six stolen bases during that stretch. Ramirez has followed up his breakthrough 2016 campaign with a strong start to 2017, adding a .290 average and 27 RBI to excellent position flexibility.

Machado was removed early from Wednesday's game with left wrist soreness.

Machado was spiked in the wrist by Andrew McCutchen while attempting put a tag down on him, and although he was able to finish the inning in the field, Ruben Tejada pinch hit for him in the bottom half of the inning. It's possible Machado's removal was precautionary, but more should be known once the Orioles update his status.

Valencia went 1-for-3 with three RBI from a bases-loaded double in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Twins. He also walked and scored twice.

The veteran infielder essentially broke the game open in the fourth with his bases-clearing two-bagger, vaulting the Mariners to an 8-2 lead at the time. It was Valencia's third multi-RBI effort in the last six contests and extended what has been a torrid stretch at the plate, one that's seen him hit .588 and compile a whopping 10 RBI over his first five games of June.

Duffy (heel) went through fielding drills and took batting practice Tuesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

While it's good to see that Duffy has resumed on-field activities, manager Kevin Cash indicated the Rays still haven't flushed out a timetable for the infielder's return from the heel injury, which has sidelined him all season. Given the length of Duffy's absence, he may require several rehab games in the minors before the Rays feel comfortable activating him from the 10-day disabled list.