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  • Rays' Junior Caminero: Clubs grand slam

    Caminero went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Sunday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals.

    Caminero broke Sunday's game open with his fifth-inning grand slam off Matt Svanson. It was the third baseman's second grand slam of his career. The long ball was his 10th of August, putting him in a three-way tie with Shea Langeliers and Vinnie Pasquantino for the most round-trippers in MLB this month. He's 21-for-78 (.269) with 20 RBI and 15 runs scored during that stretch.

  • Matt Shaw 3B | CHC

    Cubs' Matt Shaw: Returns to lineup with two hits

    Shaw went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

    Shaw was not in the startling lineup Saturday, but he returned Sunday and made his mark from the No. 9 spot in the order. The rookie was out of the lineup twice in the previous three days, with Willi Castro getting the start at the hot corner each time. Shaw has mostly played well since the All-Star break and should continue to see regular playing time, through it does appear that the Cubs want to find ways to get Castro into the lineup, which could come at Shaw's expense.

  • Mark Vientos 3B | NYM

    Mets' Mark Vientos: Homers again in loss

    Vientos went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta.

    Vientos followed up Saturday's two-homer game with a two-run blast in the second inning to give the Mets a 2-0 lead. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak that's produced five home runs, two doubles and 11 RBI. For the year, he's slashing .238/.284/.412 with 12 long balls, 43 RBI and 31 runs scored across 349 plate appearances.

  • Will Wagner 3B | SD

    Padres' Will Wagner: Recalled as Merrill replacement

    The Padres recalled Wagner from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

    Acquired from the Blue Jays on July 31, Wagner was subsequently optioned to El Paso, where he slashed .270/.333/.405 with two home runs and one stolen base in 17 games. He's been recalled from Triple-A to replace Jackson Merrill (ankle) on the active roster, though Gavin Sheets is the likelier candidate to benefit from regular playing time while Merrill is on the shelf. Wagner, meanwhile, will bolster the Padres' infield depth but likely won't be in store for steady starts.

  • Yoan Moncada 3B | LAA

    Angels' Yoan Moncada: Getting rest Sunday

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

    After starting each of the past five games and going 4-for-20 with three solo home runs, Moncada will receive a breather for the series finale. Luis Rengifo will step in for Moncada at third base and will bat fifth.

  • Cody Freeman 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Cody Freeman: Losing work to Jung at 3B

    Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

    Freeman will head to the bench for a second straight game with Gavin Williams taking the mound for Cleveland. He's capable of playing multiple infield and outfield spots and should have a regular role versus left-handed pitching while the Rangers navigate a rash of injuries, but his playing time against righties figures to be limited.

  • Addison Barger 3B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Heading to bench Sunday

    Barger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

    Barger will hit the bench in what appears to be a routine day off after starting six straight games. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a lull at the plate, slashing just .140/.196/.233 with a solo home run and three additional runs over his last 13 contests.

  • Andy Ibanez 3B | DET

    Tigers' Andy Ibanez: Slams pinch-hit home run

    Ibanez went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

    The veteran utility player gave the Tigers some breathing room in the eighth inning, when he appeared as a pinch hitter for Colt Keith and promptly delivered his fourth home run of the season. Ibanez has settled in as a bench option for Detroit, giving the team a right-handed bat to complement the left-handed Keith, who is often lifted when southpaws come in from the bullpen. Ibanez provides valuable depth for the Tigers, though his role doesn't carry much fantasy appeal.

  • Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN

    Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Extends hit streak

    Hayes went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

    Hayes extended his hit streak to seven straight games and has reached base safely in 11 consecutive starts. It's an encouraging stretch for the third baseman, who got off to a slow start after joining the Reds at the trade deadline, batting .167 (5-for-30) over his first nine games in Cincinnati. Over the subsequent 12 contests, Hayes is slashing .378/.465/.649 with seven extra-base hits, three RBI and nine runs scored. While the improvement is welcome, past history suggests Hayes is closer to the hitter he showed during that initial stretch for the Reds.

  • Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Breaks out of funk

    Alexander went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over Cincinnati.

    Alexander broke out of a slump Saturday, contributing a run-scoring, ground-rule double in the first inning and a solo homer in the fifth. The infielder was 3-for-32 (.094) with zero RBI over the previous nine games. Since taking over the role as the team's primary third baseman, Alexander is slashing .247/.344/.481 with five home runs, four doubles and 11 RBI over 23 contests.

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