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  • Jake Rogers C | DET

    Tigers' Jake Rogers: Drives in two in win

    Rogers went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

    Picking up a start in place of Dillon Dingler, Rogers managed his third double of the season and collected his 15th and 16th RBI. It's been a struggle for the veteran catcher, who is slashing just .182/.278/.323 overall. The drop in power is noticeable, as Rogers had a .444 slugging percentage back in 2023, when he also smashed a career-high 21 home runs. The 30-year-old has had to settle for a backup role behind Dingler as his production has fallen off.

  • Astros' Victor Caratini: Homer, three RBI in win

    Caratini went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.

    Caratini launched a two-run homer in the first inning and added an RBI groundout in the third. It was the 32-year-old's first home run since the All-Star break, but he's still gone 12-for-37 with six RBI through 15 contests in August. For the year, he's slashing .265/.322/.422 with 11 long balls, 42 RBI, 31 runs scored and a steal across 326 plate appearances.

  • Yainer Diaz C | HOU

    Astros' Yainer Diaz: Getting rare rest Saturday

    Diaz is not part of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Orioles.

    This will be Diaz's first day off since Aug. 10, as he's been working as Houston's DH on days when he doesn't start behind the plate. He's done fine with a .279 batting average, two homers and five RBI in the 11 games since his last day out of the lineup, so his absence Saturday seems to be simply a rest day. Victor Caratini is behind the plate for the Astros on Saturday, while Jose Altuve is getting a turn at DH.

  • Connor Wong C | BOS

    Red Sox's Connor Wong: Knocks in lone run

    Wong went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 1-0 win over the Yankees.

    Wong played the hero in the seventh inning, knocking the second of back-to-back doubles to produce the game's lone run. It's been rough year for Wong, who lost his job as the starting catcher, but the bat has come around recently. He's 9-for-29 (.310) with three doubles and four RBI over the last nine contests.

  • Gary Sanchez C | BAL

    Orioles' Gary Sanchez: Moves to 60-day IL

    The Orioles transferred Sanchez (knee) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

    The veteran catcher was ruled out 8-to-10 weeks after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain in early July, so it's not a surprise he eventually made his way to the 60-day IL. Sanchez will be eligible to be reinstated in early September, though it's unclear if he's expected to be available at that point.

  • Orioles' Samuel Basallo: On bench Friday

    Basallo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

    Basallo inked an eight-year extension with the Orioles earlier Friday, and he'll get the night off to rest after what interim manager Tony Mansolino called a "rigorous" medical examination leading up to the extension. The 21-year-old had started in three of four games since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, and he should be a near-everyday player going forward.

  • Red Sox's Carlos Narvaez: On bench Friday

    Narvaez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

    Narvaez will yield to Connor Wong behind the plate Friday after starting in three of the Red Sox's previous four games. Narvaez is working through a 3-for-29 (.103) slump at the dish.

  • Korey Lee C | CHW

    White Sox's Korey Lee: Recalled from Triple-A

    The White Sox recalled Lee from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

    Lee will join the active roster ahead of Friday's game against the Twins. The 27-year-old will be the third catcher on the depth chart behind rookies Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Lee has been in the minors since early June. Josh Rojas was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

  • Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Lands $67 million deal with Orioles

    Basallo and the Orioles are finalizing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension Friday, which includes a club option for 2034, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

    The 21-year-old is one of the top prospects in baseball and was called up for his MLB debut last weekend, and the Orioles wasted little time locking him in long term. Basallo has gone 4-for-14 with a double and five RBI in his first four big-league games after posting a .966 OPS with 23 homers in 76 contests for Triple-A Norfolk this year. The extension maxes out at $88.5 million if the option is exercised and all the escalators are achieved. With Adley Rutschman (oblique) landing on the injured list Thursday, Basallo is poised to operate as Baltimore's No. 1 catcher for the immediate future, though the rookie is also likely to see a lot of time at designated hitter.

  • Ali Sanchez C | BOS

    Red Sox's Ali Sanchez: Clears waivers

    Sanchez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

    Sanchez lost his roster spot Monday and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll likely spend the rest of the season with Worcester, though he could be a depth option for the big-league club.

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