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  • Brett Harris 1B | BOS

    Athletics' Brett Harris: Activated, optioned to Triple-A

    The Athletics reinstated Harris (oblique) from the injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Harris landed on the injured list ahead of the season due to a strained left oblique that's been bothering him since the start of March. He began playing in rehab games at Las Vegas on Sunday, going 3-for-9 with two RBI and two stolen bases, and he'll officially remain in the minors now that he's fully healthy.

  • Jose Miranda 3B | MIN

    Twins' Jose Miranda: Sitting in second straight game

    Miranda is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

    Miranda will take a seat for the second day in a row after getting on base at a .167 clip over 18 plate appearances through his first five starts of the season. The Twins haven't indicated that Miranda is dealing with an injury, so his consecutive benchings seem to be performance-related. The 26-year-old doesn't bring much value defensively at third base, so if he's unable to pick up the pace at the plate anytime soon, Miranda could lose hold of a regular spot in the lineup. Edouard Julien will pick up another start at the keystone Thursday while super-utility man Willi Castro shifts over to third base.

  • Isaac Paredes 3B | HOU

    Astros' Isaac Paredes: Still searching for rhythm

    Paredes went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Giants.

    Paredes is off to a frosty start at the dish for his new team, batting .150 (3-for-20) with two RBI in six outings after going 6-for-32 (.188) with one home run during spring training. The righty-hitting infielder's reputation as a pull hitter should eventually translate to more power, with the short porch in left field at Minute Maid Park playing to his strengths.

  • Josh H. Smith 3B | TOR

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Knocks in game-winning run

    Smith started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

    For the second straight day, the Rangers made one run enough. On Tuesday, Wyatt Langford's solo home run was the difference, and Smith's fourth-inning, two-out double plated Joc Pederson for the game's lone run Wednesday. Smith made his second start at shortstop and likely would have had a third if not for a minor quadriceps injury. The Rangers appear to be managing Corey Seager early in the season; he's played five of seven games including one at DH. In addition to shortstop, Smith is getting run at third base while Josh Jung (neck) is on the injured list.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | CHC

    Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Quiet start to season continues

    Bregman went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Baltimore.

    Bregman is a quiet 6-for-26 (.231) with zero RBI or extra-base hits to begin his debut season in Boston, which is rather disappointing after he hit .279 with three home runs, three doubles and 10 RBI in 43 at-bats during spring training. Fantasy managers are still in anticipation of the star third baseman's first games this season at Fenway Park, where Bregman is batting a robust .375 (30-for-80) with seven long balls, nine doubles, 15 RBI and 24 runs scored in 21 games for his career at the ballpark.

  • Dylan Moore 1B | PHI

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Cracks first homer of 2025

    Moore went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Detroit.

    Moore smacked an 87-mph slider off Tarik Skubal deep to right field for what was ultimately the game-deciding home run. Two of Moore's three starts have come at second base, and his versatility to serve in the infield and outfield should allow him to see at least semi-regular playing time in 2025.

  • Matt Shaw RF | CHC

    Cubs' Matt Shaw: Drives in two runs Wednesday

    Shaw went 2-for-4 with one walk, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Athletics.

    Both of the runs Shaw batted in Wednesday came on singles in the third and seventh frame in a blowout win. The 23-year-old third baseman has logged a hit in four of his last five games, and over that span he has gone 5-for-17 with four walks, five runs, one home run and three RBI.

  • Cam Smith RF | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Day off Wednesday

    Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Giants.

    Smith is off to a bit of a slow start at the plate, going 2-for-11 with a couple singles and four strikeouts. Zach Dezenzo is getting the call in right field for the Astros while Smith receives a breather.

  • Gio Urshela 3B | MIN

    Athletics' Gio Urshela: Getting day off

    Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

    Urshela will get some rest for the day game after he started in each of the last three games. Luis Urias will check in for Urshela at third base.

  • Jose Caballero SS | NYY

    Rays' Jose Caballero: Making first start in outfield

    Caballero will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

    Caballero has logged six career innings in the outfield over his two-plus seasons in the big leagues, but he'll be making his first start at an outfield spot Wednesday. Though Caballero still seems to be viewed as a utility player, manager Kevin Cash could continue to explore ways to get the speedy 28-year-old in the lineup while he's putting good plate appearances together. Through three games, Caballero has gone 3-for-6 with three walks, one double, three RBI, one run and one stolen base.

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