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Alex Jackson C | MIN
Braves' Alex Jackson: Rejoins big club
Jackson was recalled from Atlanta's alternate training site Friday.
The 24-year-old is 2-for-7 in three games this season and will rejoin the major-league roster for the weekend matchup with Philadelphia. Jackson is likely to fill a reserve role while Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Arnaud remain healthy.
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Austin Hedges C | CLE
Padres' Austin Hedges: Homers in win
Hedges went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Rangers.
With one out and the score knotted 6-6 in the eighth inning, Hedges took Jesse Chavez deep with a solo shot to give the Padres the lead. The long ball was the third of the year for the backstop, who is hitting just .167/.239/.381 across 20 games this season.
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Jose Trevino C | CIN
Rangers' Jose Trevino: Homers in loss
Trevino went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, three RBI and another run scored during Thursday's loss to the Padres.
Trevino gave Texas the lead with a two-run shot off Dinelson Lamet in the fifth inning. The long ball was the first of the year for the 27-year-old backstop, who was called up Friday when the Rangers placed Robinson Chirinos (ankle) on the injured list.
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Max Stassi C | SF
Angels' Max Stassi: Suffers knee contusion
Stassi left Thursday's game against the giants with a right knee contusion.
Stassi exited after taking a ball off his knee while catching in the second inning. He was replaced by Anthony Bemboom. X-rays on Stassi's knee came back negative, although it isn't known if he'll be forced to miss any time beyond Thursday.
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James McCann C | ARI
White Sox's James McCann: Picks up two knocks, RBI
McCann went 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-0 win over the Tigers.
McCann drew the start behind the dish Thursday with Yasmani Grandal still nursing a back issue. The backstop picked up a pair of singles to raise his batting average to .341 on the campaign. McCann could start again Friday against the Cubs if Grandal is still unable to go.
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Tyler Heineman C | LAA
Giants' Tyler Heineman: Sent to alterate camp
Heineman was optioned to San Francisco's alternate camp site Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Heineman's move to the team's satellite camp corresponds with top prospect Joey Bart's move to the majors. The backstop appeared in 13 games during his time with the Giants and hit .195 with a 4:6 BB:K.
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Omar Narvaez C | HOU
Brewers' Omar Narvaez: Remains out Thursday
Narvaez is not starting Thursday against the Twins.
Narvaez, who is hitting just .133 though 16 games this season, will sit for a second straight game as Manny Pina picks up another start behind the dish in his stead.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Contract purchased by Twins
Jeffers' contract was purchased by the Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
The Twins were in need of catching depth after Mitch Garver (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Jeffers will start Thursday's contest against the Brewers and bat ninth as he'll make his major-league debut. While Alex Avila should have the slight edge for playing time while Garver is sidelined, Jeffers could see a fair amount of time behind the plate in the coming days.
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Mitch Garver C | SEA
Twins' Mitch Garver: Lands on 10-day IL
Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade right intercostal strain Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Garver exited Wednesday's game against the Brewers with a right side injury, and the injury is apparently relatively serious since he'll be sidelined for at least 10 days. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return after spending the minimum amount of time on the injured list. Ryan Jeffers' contract was selected by the Twins in a corresponding move, and he'll start behind the dish Thursday.
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J.T. Realmuto C | PHI
Phillies' J.T. Realmuto: Sitting for Game 2
Realmuto is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Realmuto will head to the bench for the second half of Thursday's twin bill after going hitless in the first game. Andrew Knapp is starting at catcher and hitting eighth in Game 2.