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  • Kevin Newman 3B | LAA

    Angels' Kevin Newman: Goes on paternity leave

    The Angels placed Newman on the paternity list Monday.

    He'll likely miss the entirety of the Angels' three-game series against the Red Sox before returning for the weekend set versus the Nationals. Kyren Paris is absorbing Newman's roster spot.

  • Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Expected to avoid injured list

    Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Westburg (finger) could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Westburg is still undergoing treatment and will miss a second straight start Monday due to a sprained left index finger, but the expectation is that he will avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list. Mansolino anticipates Westburg to be back in the lineup by Friday, at the latest.

  • Billy Amick 3B | MIN

    Twins' Billy Amick: Returns from IL

    High-A Cedar Rapids reinstated Amick (oblique) from the 7-day injured list Monday.

    Amick has been cleared to make his return to the Cedar Rapids lineup for the first time since April 30 after he had been sidelined for seven weeks with a left oblique strain. The 22-year-old infielder was activated after he completed a six-game rehab assignment between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Single-A Fort Myers.

  • Miguel Vargas 2B | CHW

    White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Knocks in decisive runs

    Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

    Vargas delivered the decisive blow in Sunday's win, doubling in two in the top of the eighth inning. He now has at least one hit in 12 of his last 14 games while also picking up eight RBI and 11 runs scored. Vargas has bounced around the diamond a bit in the last couple of days but appears to be the White Sox's primary first baseman and will remain an everyday member of the lineup.

  • Rays' Junior Caminero: Sixth homer of June

    Caminero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Tigers.

    Caminero tied the game at 1-1 in the fourth inning to record his 19th home run of the season. He continued his strong run in June, as he has six long balls across 19 games in the month, while also chipping in 13 RBI and 16 runs scored.

  • Kevin Newman 3B | LAA

    Angels' Kevin Newman: Back in action Sunday

    Newman (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Astros, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Newman has been dealing with a minor ankle injury the past few days but will return to the field for Sunday's series finale. The veteran infielder has seen sporadic playing time this season and has a .203/.213/.230 slash line in 76 plate appearances.

  • Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA

    Angels' Yoan Moncada: Frustrated by slow progress

    Moncada said Saturday that he still has pain in right knee and that he is frustrated by his slow progress from the injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Moncada landed on the IL on June 2 due to right knee inflammation, and he's now been out of action for three weeks. While the veteran infielder stated Saturday that he has been "feeling better," he also shared that the knee pain hasn't gone away. Moncada explained that he's seen multiple doctors who have told him that the pain will eventually subside, but he expressed frustration that the issue isn't yet resolved. Due to the lingering pain, Moncada hasn't been able to swing right-handed or participate in any defensive drills, so he doesn't appear to be close to a return to game action.

  • Marcelo Mayer SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer: On bench against lefty

    Mayer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

    After starting in each of the last five games, the left-handed-hitting Mayer will head to the bench while the Red Sox stock up on extra right-handed bats to counter Giants southpaw Robbie Ray. Nate Eaton will cover third base in Mayer's stead.

  • Isaac Paredes 3B | HOU

    Astros' Isaac Paredes: Sitting Sunday

    Paredes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

    The 26-year-old started the past six contests after missing a couple games due to a hamstring strain, and manager Joe Espada said that Paredes is sitting Sunday since the team is taking a cautious approach with him coming off the injury, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Luis Guillorme will fill in at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series finale.

  • Ben Williamson 3B | SEA

    Mariners' Ben Williamson: On bench Sunday

    Williamson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

    Williamson started the previous five games but will hit the bench Sunday after going 3-for-17 during that stretch. Miles Mastrobuoni will step in at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series finale at Chicago.

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