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Buxton went 4-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the White Sox.

The center fielder led the way with another dynamic performance, including a fourth-inning solo shot that chased Vince Velasquez from the game. Buxton has already missed six games this season with a knee injury, but health could be the only thing standing between him and an MVP award -- he's slashing .344/.400/.844 with four doubles, four homers, six RBI and eight runs in nine contests.

Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in a 13-0 win over the Rockies in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Cabrera made history in the first inning, when his single against Colorado starter Antonio Senzatela gave him 3,000 for his storied career. The veteran slugger became just the seventh player in MLB history with 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. Cabrera is no longer the dominant force he once was, though he does have a solid .326 batting average so far this season, giving him some fantasy utility in deep leagues.

Jimenez (hamstring) suffered a "significant" injury Saturday, but it is not expected to end his season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Jimenez was carted off the field after landing awkwardly on first base while running out a groundball. Though no formal move has been made, it appears a certainty that Jimenez will land on the injured list. Andrew Vaughn's at-bats look more secure, and Gavin Sheets could see a significant uptick in playing time with Jimenez out.

The White Sox announced that Jimenez left Saturday's game against the Twins with right hamstring soreness.

The team added that Jimenez is being evaluated further.

Jimenez left Saturday's game against the Twins in the second inning with an apparent leg injury, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

It's not immediately clear what type of injury Jimenez is dealing with, but he fell to the ground after landing awkwardly on first base while running out a groundball and was taken off the field on a cart. His status will be updated again when more details are released.

Winker is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Winker has gone just 3-for-28 (.107) since his first day off of the season, so he will get another chance to clear his head Saturday. Dylan Moore will get the nod in left field in Winker's place.

Martinez (groin) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Martinez left Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays with left adductor tightness and hasn't made an appearance since. He was reportedly available to pinch hit if needed Friday, which suggests he'll be available in the same capacity Saturday, but it's not clear when he's expected back in the lineup.

Martinez (groin) was available to pinch hit if needed Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Martinez took swings prior to Friday's win over the Rays and could be ready to return to the lineup Saturday.

Reyes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees.

Reyes got the Guardians on the board with his fourth-inning blast, but that was their lone run of the game. This was Reyes' second homer in as many contests, and he's hit safely in his last three games. The slugger is slashing .196/.226/.314 with two homers, five RBI and four runs scored in 53 plate appearances, but he's also striking out at a 37.7 percent clip.

Buxton isn't starting Friday against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Buxton returned to the lineup Thursday against the Royals and went 1-for-4. He'll get a day off Friday while Nick Gordon starts in center field and bats eighth.