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Martinez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Friday night against the Yankees.

Martinez inflicted damage in the first inning with a two-run blast to left field, but it would be the only offense the Red Sox would muster all night. He's now homered in four of his last seven contests, putting him at 24 long balls over 101 games in 2019.

Buxton was removed from Friday's starting lineup due to left shoulder soreness, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

It's unclear when Buxton picked up the injury, but he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Buxton was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Royals.

It's unclear what prompted the lineup change, but Max Kepler will move to center field as a result. More information on Buxton's availability moving forward should surface in the near future.

Canha, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, two stolen bases and a run in a win over the Brewers on Thursday, currently sports career bests in on-base percentage (.382) and slugging percentage (.530).

Canha's line Thursday serves as a fitting representation of the well-balanced contributions he's capable of bringing to the table. The veteran's .254 average isn't noteworthy, although it too equals a high-water mark for Canha. However, the other aforementioned components of his slash line, along with his career-high 14.1 percent walk rate and .276 ISO, have been of benefit to fantasy managers. Canha is also equaling his career bests in home runs (17) and strikeout rate (19.8 percent), so it's been a banner year all the way around for the 30-year-old.

Alvarez went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Indians.

With the return of Carlos Correa to the roster, the Astros now have their most dangerous offensive lineup. Alvarez has maintained his spot in the middle of the order, batting fifth with Correa providing support behind him in the six hole.

Reed was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

This move comes after Reed went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Thursday's loss to the Mets, lowering his season average to an unsightly .136. The White Sox are expected to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's series opener in Philadelphia.

Reyes is starting at designated hitter and hitting sixth Thursday against the Astros.

Reyes is ready to make his debut with the Indians after being acquired from the Padres on Tuesday as part of a three-team trade. Prior to landing in Cleveland, the 24-year-old slugger slashed .255/.314/.536 with 27 home runs in 99 games for San Diego.

Choi went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Choi did an impressive job setting the table out of the leadoff spot, generating his second straight multi-hit effort. The 28-year-old wrapped up July putting solid wood on the ball, as he also smacked a two-run home run against the Blue Jays last Sunday as part of a three-hit day.

Goins started at third base in place of the injured Yoan Moncada (hamstring) on Wednesday and went 2-for-4 with a walk and a double in a 4-2 loss to the Mets.

The White Sox dropped Moncada onto the injured list, so there will be a window of opportunity for Goins, who remains the team's primary utility infielder after Jose Rondon was designated for assignment and eventually claimed by Baltimore. Goins has hit with regularity since joining the White Sox, hitting safely in six of his nine starts and going 12-for-37 (.324) with two home runs and four doubles overall.

Martinez went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays.

That's now three blasts in five games for Martinez and seven multi-hit performances in his last 11 games. The 31-year-old is slashing a blistering .396/.442/.771 over the latter stretch and has 23 homers and 63 RBI through 98 contests overall.