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  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Logs two hits, steal

    Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. He went 0-for-4 in the nightcap.

    Most of Ramirez's production in the matinee occurred in the first inning, when he drove in the first of four Cleveland runs in the opening frame then stole second base and scored. The third baseman has turned on his jets over the last week. After logging just one theft in his first 17 games, Ramirez has stolen four in the subsequent seven-game span. He might be hard pressed to reach the career-high 41 steals logged in 2024, but Ramirez should record 20 or more for the eighth time in his career.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Tigers' Javier Baez: Records three hits in win

    Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

    Baez started the nightcap on the bench before entering as a defensive replacement, but he managed to make his mark in the first game. The 32-year-old started that contest in center field, which is where he's been playing exclusively recently. The eventual returns of Matt Vierling (shoulder), Wenceel Perez (back) and Parker Meadows (arm) will give Detroit other options in center, but Baez's versatility has given his fantasy profile a boost in the early going. He figures to serve as a super utility player once Detroit is healthier.

  • Ben Williamson 3B | SEA

    Mariners' Ben Williamson: Drives in four runs

    Williamson went 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored during Saturday's 14-0 win against the Mariners.

    The 24-year-old has been operating as Seattle's primary third baseman with Jorge Polanco being limited to designated hitter, and Williamson delivered the first multi-RBI performance of his MLB career in Saturday's blowout. He has a .785 OPS for the season and has gone 8-for-19 during a modest five-game hit streak.

  • Josh Jung 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Jung: On base three times in loss

    Jung went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Giants.

    Jung has hit safely in four straight games, going 5-for-15 (.333) with a walk, a home run, a double and a steal in that span. The third baseman was caught stealing in Friday's game versus the Giants before successfully recording his second theft of the year Saturday. Overall, he's hitting .275 with a .760 OPS, two homers, seven RBI, six runs scored, two steals, five doubles and a triple over 71 plate appearances. Jung is looking no worse for wear after a short stint on the injured list due to neck spasms early in the season.

  • Dylan Moore 2B | TEX

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Idle Saturday

    Moore isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

    Moore will take a seat Saturday after going 4-for-18 with two homers, three RBI and five runs scored over his last five games. His absence will open up the keystone for Miles Mastrobuoni to start while batting eighth.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Not starting Saturday

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

    Smith will get a day to rest Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's series opener. Zach Dezenzo will take his place in right field and bat seventh.

  • DJ LeMahieu 2B | NYY

    Yankees' DJ LeMahieu: Continuing rehab assignment

    LeMahieu (calf) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Saturday and Sunday, MLB.com reports.

    The veteran infielder has gone 3-for-5 with a homer and a double through his first two rehab games, and he'll likely spend another week or two building up in the minors since the calf injury sidelined him for nearly all of spring training. LeMahieu will stick at the Double-A level through the weekend but could then continue the assignment at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes/Barre.

  • Gage Workman 3B | DET

    White Sox's Gage Workman: Dealt across town

    Workman was traded from the Cubs to the White Sox on Saturday in exchange for cash.

    The move was done prior to Saturday's game, so it's possible Workman will be available. Nick Maton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster. The Cubs plucked Workman from the Tigers in this year's Rule 5 draft, but he was barely playing (15 plate appearances) and had a 40 percent strikeout rate. Workman, who is a good defensive infielder and can handle multiple spots, should work in a utility infielder role for the White Sox.

  • Royce Lewis 3B | MIN

    Twins' Royce Lewis: Gets hit in first rehab game

    Lewis (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a double and played third base in his first rehab game Friday for Triple-A St. Paul. He's not expected to play Saturday as the Twins ease him into action, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

    Lewis won't be activated from the injured list until he is able to play on consecutive days, according to the report, which means he likely won't return before a homestand that begins May 6. Lewis suffered the left hamstring strain March 16 while running to first base.

  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Fills in at shortstop

    Smith started at shortstop and went 0-for-4 with a walk in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics.

    Smith filled in for the injured Corey Seager (hamstring) and is expected to handle the strong side of a platoon at short in his absence. Nick Ahmed, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock earlier this week, started Wednesday against a lefty. Smith has also hit leadoff the last two times Texas has faced a right-handed pitcher.

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