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  • Abraham Toro 1B | BOS

    Red Sox's Abraham Toro: Contract selected

    The Red Sox selected Toro's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

    With Triston Casas (knee) likely out for the rest of the season, the Red Sox will turn to Toro to provide the big club with infield depth. The 28-year-old got off to a great start in the minors, slashing .310/.403/.480 with 13 RBI and 16 runs scored through 119 plate appearances.

  • Cam Smith 3B | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Sitting down Saturday

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

    Smith will give way to Zach Dezenzo in right field after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Friday's series opener.

  • Eric Wagaman 1B | MIA

    Marlins' Eric Wagaman: Racks up three hits in loss

    Wagaman went 3-for-4 in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Athletics.

    Friday marked the second three-hit performance and sixth multi-hit effort of the campaign by Wagaman. The 27-year-old should in theory have some decent RBI upside while consistently handling a premium spot in Miami's batting order, but he has just one RBI over his last nine games. During this span, Wagaman is hitting .250 (9-for-36) with the aforementioned RBI, two doubles and six runs scored.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | BOS

    Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Continues to rake in win

    Bregman went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins.

    Bregman's torrid stretch continued Friday, as he's now riding a 12-game hitting streak and four-game extra-base hit streak. During his 12-game hit streak, the star third baseman is batting .396 (19-for-48) with four homers, six doubles, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored. Friday also marked Bregman's fifth outing with multiple extra-base knocks.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Diagnosed with ankle sprain

    Ramirez was diagnosed with a mild right ankle sprain after leaving Friday's game against Toronto early.

    Ramirez injured himself while trying to beat out a throw to first base in the third inning. The mild nature of his injury may allow him to avoid spending time on the injured list, though it's possible the Guardians play it safe and give their star third baseman a day or two off.

  • Jose Ramirez 3B | CLE

    Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Exits game due to leg injury

    Ramirez left Friday's game against the Blue Jays in the third inning with an apparent leg injury, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Ramirez appeared to injure his right leg while stepping on first base to beat out a throw. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, and an update from the Guardians should be provided once he undergoes further tests. Daniel Schneemann pinch ran for Ramirez and will remain in the game at second base while Gabriel Arias shifts to third.

  • Orioles' Jordan Westburg: May not need rehab assignment

    Westburg (hamstring) may not require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    General manager Mike Elias said Friday that Westburg's return timetable from a strained left hamstring is being measured in "days" and not "weeks," which appears to give the infielder a chance to be reinstated as early as Wednesday, when he's first eligible. Although Westburg is batting just .217 with four home runs and six RBI over 92 at-bats this season, he had gone 9-for-29 (.310) with one homer, two doubles and two RBI across his last seven games before going down. With Ramon Urias now dealing with hamstring tightness, the Orioles are left to lean on Emmanuel Rivera to handle the bulk of the action at third base in the interim.

  • Jon Berti 3B | CHC

    Cubs' Jon Berti: Sitting Friday

    Berti isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

    Berti will get a chance to catch his breath after going 8-for-17 with an RBI and four runs scored over his last five games. His absence will open up a spot at third base for Nicky Lopez to start and bat ninth.

  • Ramon Urias 2B | HOU

    Orioles' Ramon Urias: Scratched Friday

    Urias was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against Kansas City due to right hamstring tightness, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    It remains unknown if Urias' injury will lead to a trip to the injured list, but the O's should provide more details in the near future. Emmanuel Rivera steps into the lineup to start at third base, batting ninth.

  • Matt Shaw SS | CHC

    Cubs' Matt Shaw: Another chance with Cubs expected

    The Cubs are expected to eventually recall Shaw from Triple-A Iowa to take back over as their third baseman, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.

    Shaw was sent down in mid-April after slashing only .172/.294/.241 across 68 plate appearances. The 23-year-old has a .324/.457/.487 slash line with one home run since being demoted to Iowa, including an 11-for-20 surge over the last five games. While a promotion for Shaw does not appear imminent, manager Craig Counsell confirmed that the team eventually plans to hand the third-base job back to Shaw.

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