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  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Fighting neck spasms

    Manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that Jung is dealing with neck spasms, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Jung was held out of the Rangers' lineup Saturday and Bochy said that the 27-year-old infielder will need a few days of rest for his neck to calm down while the team treats him, though it remains to be seen if he will end up spending time on the injured list. Josh Smith is set to cover third base Saturday and is likely to continue doing so until Jung returns.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Sitting out Saturday

    Smith is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Smith started his big-league career 1-for-1 but now sits at 1-for-5 with two walks through his first two games. He'll take a seat for Saturday's series finale, opening up right field for Zach Dezenzo.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Getting rest Saturday

    Jung isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston.

    Jung has gone 3-for-7 and driven in a run across the first two games of the year, but he'll get a chance to catch his breath Saturday while Josh Smith starts at third base.

  • Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA

    Angels' Yoan Moncada: Back in lineup

    Moncada (thumb) will start at third base and bat fifth Saturday against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Moncada didn't start the Angels' season opener Thursday due to a thumb issue that was giving him problems during spring training, but he was able to enter as a pinch hitter and draw a walk. Now seemingly recovered, he's set to make his first start at the hot corner since March 12.

  • Luis Urias 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Luis Urias: Hits pinch-hit home run

    Urias hit a pinch-hit home run in Friday's victory over Seattle.

    Urias lost out on a starting job at both third base and second base this spring, but he will be used in a utility infield role. The 27-year-old slashed only .191/.303/.394 in 41 games with Seattle last season but clubbed 39 home runs for the Brewers from 2021 to 2022.

  • Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: Sitting Saturday

    Cabrera is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

    Cabrera registered only a .469 OPS against left-handers last season, so he'll step out of the starting nine Saturday with Nestor Cortes due to take the mound for Milwaukee. Pablo Reyes will draw the start at third base and bat seventh.

  • Ramon Urias 2B | HOU

    Orioles' Ramon Urias: Sitting out Friday

    Urias is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles.

    Urias got the start at third base in Thursday's opener, going 0-for-4 with a walk. The Orioles are slotting Jordan Westburg in at third Friday while Jackson Holliday plays second base and Jorge Mateo handles shortstop.

  • Ernie Clement SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Taking seat Friday

    Clement is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles.

    Clement got the call at third base in the opener and went hitless in three trips to the plate. The Blue Jays are going with Will Wagner at third base in the second game of the series while Clement heads to the bench.

  • Curtis Mead 3B | CHW

    Rays' Curtis Mead: Batting leadoff in opener

    Mead is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Friday's opener versus the Rockies.

    Mead was one of the best hitters in all of baseball during spring training, going a ridiculous 22-for-42 (.524) with one home run and a 6:6 K:BB. The Rays have rewarded him by slotting him at the top of their batting order in their opener against southpaw Kyle Freeland. Much of Mead's playing time is likely to come versus lefties, but he could hit his way into a bigger workload if he gets off to a hot start.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | ATH

    Athletics' Gio Urshela: Hitless in A's debut

    Urshela started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners.

    Urshela looks set as the everyday starter at third base to begin the season. While he had just a .647 OPS over 128 regular-season games between Detroit and Atlanta last season, he still has a good glove at the hot corner. His Defensive Runs Saved ranked 18th at the position last season.

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