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LeMahieu is out of the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

LeMahieu started at third base in the opening game of the day and went 0-for-3 with a walk. He'll give way to Josh Donaldson for the night contest as the duo continues to alternate starts at third base.

Henderson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Brewers.

Henderson put the Orioles ahead 4-3 in the eighth inning, launching a two-run, opposite-field homer off Peter Strzelecki. It's Henderson's second homer in five games, though he's struggled to a .185 average (5-for-27) in his last nine contests. The 21-year-old third baseman is now slashing .206/.332/.400 with seven homers, 17 RBI and 30 runs scored through 196 plate appearances this season.

Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Brewers.

Urias got the Orioles' comeback started with a solo home run off Joel Payamps, cutting the deficit to 3-1 in the seventh inning. It was Urias' second homer of the season and his first since Opening Day. The 29-year-old infielder had been stuck in a 4-for-36 slump (.111) coming into Thursday's contest, as he's retreated to a bench role in Baltimore. Overall, Urias is slashing .260/.343/.386 with 18 RBI and 15 runs scored through 143 plate appearances while going 3-for-4 on stolen base attempts.

Rendon is absent from the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

Rendon has been making early exits from games since he returned Tuesday from a groin strain, and he'll apparently get a full night off Thursday. Gio Urshela is starting at third base and batting fifth versus the Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly.

Donaldson is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

The Yankees will go with DJ LeMahieu at the hot corner for the afternoon contest. Donaldson -- who has homered three times in three games since returning from the injured list -- will likely be back out there for the nightcap.

Paredes went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Twins.

His second-inning shot off Pablo Lopez looked like it might be the game's only offense until the final frame, but Paredes' biggest contribution to the outcome might have come on the defensive end. With Minnesota having tied the score in the top of the ninth and threatening to add more with the bases loaded and one out, the third baseman snared a scorching grounder down the line and started a slick inning-ending double play. He remains on pace for a career-best season at the plate, slashing .264/.350/.467 through 55 games with nine homers and 38 RBI, and Brandon Lowe's back injury has pushed Taylor Walls into a near-everyday role at second base -- leaving the hot corner in Paredes' capable hands.

Peterson went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-5 victory over Pittsburgh.

Peterson is now 7-for-9 with seven RBI over his last two games -- he'd gone 9-for-57 (.158) with two RBI in his previous 20 contests. Despite his recent offensive explosion, Peterson is still slashing a mediocre .225/.320/.343 with five homers, 20 RBI, 19 runs scored and six stolen bases through 194 plate appearances. The veteran infielder should continue to see regular at-bats on a rebuilding Oakland team.

Rendon was pulled from Wednesday's game for load management reasons, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Angels manager Phil Nevin implemented a load management plan for Rendon earlier this season, and Wednesday's exit was simply another instance of said plan in action. Rendon also made an early exit during Tuesday's contest and is now 0-for-6 since returning from his groin injury.

Bride went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh.

Bride's logged multiple hits in back-to-back games, boosting his slash line to .304/.407/.348 through his first 27 plate appearances this season. The 27-year-old Bride struggled to a .548 OPS in his rookie campaign, though he posted a .993 mark with eight home runs in 43 games this year with Triple-A Las Vegas. Bride should continue to see regular starts at third base on a rebuilding Oakland team and could be worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues.

Henderson (back) will hit sixth and start at third base Wednesday versus the Brewers.

Henderson was removed from Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Giants due to lower-back discomfort and had been held out of the lineup each of the past three games due to the issue. Fortunately for Henderson and the Orioles, the issue wasn't anything that warranted a trip to the injured list, and he looks ready to take back his near-everyday role in the Baltimore lineup.