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Canha went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a run in a win over the Angels on Sunday.

The veteran outfielder drove home Matt Chapman and Ramon Laureano with his first-inning single, extending the Athletics' lead to 3-0 at the time. Canha has drawn starts in two of the first three games of the season, contributing a single in each while also striking out in three of his other six plate appearances.

Solak started in left field and went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rockies.

While Willie Calhoun is brought back slowly from a hip injury and serving as the designated hitter, the Rangers are getting by in left field. Solak started Friday's opener and Shin-Soo Choo was there Saturday. Solak returned to left field Sunday. The Rangers have an off day Monday, which may give manager Chris Woodward the confidence to return Calhoun to the field.

Ohtani (0-1) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while failing to record an out as he took the loss against the Athletics on Sunday.

The Athletics played some small ball to get their first six batters on base before Angels manager Joe Maddon replaced Ohtani with Matt Andriese. It was as far from triumphant as possible for Ohtani, who made his first pitching appearance since 2018. The 26-year-old's next scheduled outing is next Sunday versus the high-scoring Astros.

Choi went 1-for-4 with a home run, walk and two RBI Sunday against the Rays.

Choi worked on his ability to switch-hit during summer camp with the hope of staying in the lineup against left-handed pitchers. That work paid off in the sixth inning, when Choi took southpaw Anthony Kay deep during his second major-league at-bat as a right-handed hitter. This development could be particularly noteworthy if Choi is allowed to face more lefties throughout the season, in turn increasing his playing time.

Jimenez was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins due to light-headedness.

The 23-year-old crashed into the outfield wall during the first inning and remained in the game after being checked for a concussion, but he was removed shortly thereafter. Jimenez continues to be evaluated, so it may be a bit premature to say he avoided a concussion. He should be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update.

Jimenez left Sunday's game in the second inning due to an undisclosed injury. He was checked by trainers in the first inning after colliding with the outfield wall while trying to make a catch.

Jimenez left after gesturing that he had a hard time seeing the ball. It's possible that the hard hit and heat on Sunday caused him problems without a significant injury, but he'll also likely be examined for a concussion.

Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's loss to Washington.

New York's offense couldn't get much going Saturday, but Stanton supplied a highlight-reel homer with a 483-foot blast to left field in the fourth inning. The slugger has gotten off to a fine start with home runs in each of his first two games of the campaign after going deep only three times in 18 contests last season.

Vogelbach is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros.

This comes as a bit of a surprise as the Mariners are facing a righty (Zack Greinke) in the third game of the series. Vogelbach is 0-for-7 with two strikeouts and one walk through two games. Jose Marmolejos will get the start at designated hitter while batting sixth.

Jimenez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Twins.

The White Sox offense was held in check over the first four innings but exploded for nine runs in the middle innings. Included in the explosion was Jimenez's first home run of the season. The left fielder, who has extra-base hits in each of the first two games, launched 31 homers in his rookie 2019 season.

Cabrera went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in the Tigers' 6-4 win over the Reds on Saturday.

Michael Lorenzen left a changeup high in the strike zone on a 3-2 count and Cabrera put the ball in the left-field seats, just inside the foul pole. Cabrera was hitless Opening Day, though he did draw a walk. He's batting third as the everyday DH.