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  • Zach McKinstry 3B | DET

    Tigers' Zach McKinstry: Idle Saturday

    McKinstry isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

    McKinstry will sit down Saturday after making seven consecutive starts, going 7-for-24 with a homer, three RBI and four runs scored in the process. Trey Sweeney will take his place at shortstop and bat eighth.

  • Ernie Clement SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Still out Saturday

    Clement (finger/shin) is not starting Saturday versus the Brewers.

    Clement will begin on the bench for a second straight game while dealing with a hairline fracture in his left middle finger and a laceration to his left shin. At this point, the Blue Jays don't seem inclined to move Clement to the IL, and he's considered day-to-day. Addison Barger is starting at third base with Clement out Saturday.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: Another three-hit effort

    Jung went 3-for-4 with one run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

    Jung has hit safely in six straight games, and four of those have been multi-hit efforts. He's starting to turn things around after struggling for most of August -- even with the recent surge, he's batting a modest .268 (19-for-71) over 22 contests this month. On the season, he's at a .253/.299/.387 slash line with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, 40 runs scored and four stolen bases through 105 games.

  • Royce Lewis 3B | MIN

    Twins' Royce Lewis: Wallops ninth homer in win

    Lewis went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in a 7-4 win over the Padres on Friday.

    The homer was Lewis' ninth of the season and his fourth of the month. The oft-injured slugger is trying to end the season on a high note, and fantasy managers in need of pop in shallow leagues should give him a look. Over his last 11 outings (40 at-bats), Lewis is slashing .250/.318/.575 with five extra-base hits and nine RBI.

  • Luis Rengifo 3B | LAA

    Angels' Luis Rengifo: Not in Friday's lineup

    Rengifo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Rengifo has a .486 OPS over his past 11 contests and will take a seat Friday after starting the previous two games. Christian Moore will receive another start at the keystone for the Angels.

  • Miguel Vargas 2B | CHW

    White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Moves to injured list

    The White Sox placed Vargas on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a left hand sprain.

    Vargas suffered the injury on a collision at first base Thursday while attempting to field an errant throw, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. The severity of the injury isn't clear, and the 25-year-old will have only a few weeks to get healed up before his rest-of-season status is in question.

  • Ernie Clement SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: On bench Friday

    Clement (finger/shin) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee.

    Clement was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left middle finger and received 10 stitches in his left shin after a collision at third base during Tuesday's game. Despite missing Friday's lineup, Clement is still considered day-to-day as his return will depend upon his pain tolerance. Addison Barger will slot in at third base Friday.

  • Vimael Machin 3B | BAL

    Orioles' Vimael Machin: Accepts outright assignment

    Machin cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    The Orioles designated Machin for assignment Wednesday, and the 31-year-old will remain in the organization. Machin has slashed .285/.344/.470 in 442 plate appearances with Norfolk this season.

  • Miguel Vargas 2B | CHW

    White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Diagnosed with wrist contusion

    Vargas exited Thursday's game against the Yankees due to left wrist contusion.

    Vargas attempted to field an errant throw at first base and collided with Aaron Judge, and the result was his wrist being bent backward. While the initial diagnosis is a contusion, Vargas will undergo further imaging and a stint on the injured list appears likely.

  • Miguel Vargas 2B | CHW

    White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Suffers apparent wrist injury

    Vargas exited Thursday's game against the Yankees with an apparent injury to his left wrist, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    Vargas was attempting to field an off-line throw at first base but collided with Aaron Judge, bending his arm and wrist backwards. Vargas remained down on the field with what looked to be a potentially serious injury. Before exiting, he went 1-for-3 with a grand slam.

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