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  • Red Sox's Rafael Devers: To begin rehab stint Monday

    Devers (hamstring) will play for short-season Lowell on Monday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

    Devers is eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday, so he's expected to get a few minor-league starts prior to being activated. If all goes well, expect the 21-year-old third baseman to come off the shelf after missing the minimum.

  • Jace Peterson SS | ARI

    Orioles' Jace Peterson: Playing time picks up

    Peterson will start in left field and lead off Sunday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

    The Orioles are including Peterson in the lineup for the sixth time in seven games. With a .330 on-base percentage and a 9-for-12 success rate on stolen-base attempts this season, Peterson makes for a serviceable option atop the order, but his lack of power and the dearth of quality talent surrounding him in the lineup puts a cap on his fantasy ceiling.

  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Athletics' Matt Chapman: Knocks cover off ball in win

    Chapman went 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in a win over the Tigers on Saturday.

    Chapman pounded Jordan Zimmermann on a pair of occasions, and his third-inning, 419-foot shot to center erased an early 1-0 deficit. The 25-year-old is wielding a red-hot bat, now having reached safely in 14 consecutive games. Chapman is hitting .386 (22-for-57) over that span while amassing a whopping .509 wOBA, and he's up to an impressive 41 extra-base hits (21 doubles, six triples, 14 home runs) on the season.

  • Danny Valencia 3B | BAL

    Orioles' Danny Valencia: Gets start at DH

    Valencia will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter and bat fifth Sunday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

    The Orioles have included Valencia in the lineup in only two of their past six games with Renato Nunez taking over as the club's primary third baseman. Valencia's ability to slot in at DH or at one of the corner-outfield spots should still help him pick up occasional starts, but the rebuilding Orioles aren't committed to giving a 33-year-old on an expiring contract consistent at-bats.

  • Drew Robinson 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Drew Robinson: Will start Sunday

    Robinson will start in center field Sunday, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.

    Robinson was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday after the Rangers placed Delino DeShields Jr. (concussion) on the disabled list. He'll split the center field duties with Carlos Tocci, who started Saturday. Robinson hit just .175 during his time in the majors but had a .930 OPS in 223 plate appearances while at Round Rock.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Indians' Jose Ramirez: Swipes 26th base

    Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Saturday against the Angels.

    Ramirez only reached base once but made it count, stealing his 26th base in the eighth inning. He now has four steals in his last five games, pushing him into a tie for the American League lead with Dee Gordon. After a seven-game hitless streak -- during which he went 0-for-16 -- Ramirez extended his hitting streak to five games with Saturday's performance and remains one of the most valuable fantasy players regardless of format.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | MIN

    Yankees' Gio Urshela: Sent to Yankees

    Urshela was traded to the Yankees for an undisclosed return Saturday, Conor Foley of the Times-Tribune reports.

    Urshela will likely fill an organizational depth role for the Yankees. He's appeared at every infield position in his three-year MLB career but offers very little with the bat, hitting just .225/.274/.315 in 167 games.

  • Drew Robinson 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Drew Robinson: Recalled from Round Rock

    Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

    Robinson is up to replace Delino DeShields (concussion). He's done very little in his previous opportunities with Texas this season, hitting just .175/.258/.238 in 26 games.

  • Danny Valencia 3B | BAL

    Orioles' Danny Valencia: Not in Friday's lineup

    Valencia is out of the lineup against Texas on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

    Valencia will remain on the bench for a second straight game while Renato Nunez gets another start at third base. Across 76 games this year, Valencia is hitting .270/.322/.422 with nine home runs and 28 RBI.

  • Danny Valencia 3B | BAL

    Orioles' Danny Valencia: Takes seat Thursday

    Valencia is out of Thursday's lineup against the Rangers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

    Valencia will receive his third day off in four games, as Renato Nunez is slated to man the hot corner and bat seventh. Valencia hit .241 with a home run and five RBI through 17 tilts in July.

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