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Miller went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead RBI double in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Angels.

The slugging infielder's two-bagger to deep center in the 10th plated Wilson Ramos with what turned out to be the winning run, extending his hitting streak since returning from the disabled list to four games in the process. Miller seems like a different hitter since coming back from a 27-game absence due to his groin injury, compiling a .385 average, .506 wOBA and 50.0 percent hard-contact rate in those four contests.

Cabrera went 0-for-4 and left five men on base in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Cabrera certainly had some chances to deliver RBI, but he didn't come through in this one. It's been a down year so far for the veteran slugger, as he's slashing .260/.352/.433. His .785 OPS is nearly 200 points lower than the mark he posted in 2016. Still, Cabrera's track record suggests that a hot streak could be just around the corner.

Vargas was removed from Friday's game early with a foot contusion, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

As it's just a bruise, it would be surprising if this injury kept Vargas on the shelf for long. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Buxton left Friday's game with left groin soreness after appearing to lose his balance rounding second base, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

In Buxton's absence, Zach Granite took over in center field with Eddie Rosario covering left field. If Buxton misses any sort of significant time, this would likely be the look of Minnesota's starting outfield. It doesn't sound like this injury will be serious, however, so consider him day-to-day for now. Buxton had been on a roll at the end of the first half of the season after a recent change to his batting stance that removed his leg kick. He was 9-for-19 with a home run over his last five games.

Jimenez was traded to the White Sox on Thursday.

One of the top prospects in all of baseball, Jimenez will make the trek from the North side to the South side of Chicago in a deal that sent Jose Quintana to the Cubs. The outfielder has hit .271/.351/.490 with High-A Myrtle Beach thus far in 2017, adding eight home runs and 32 RBI during his 42 games with the club. Jimenez will be a central piece of the future for the White Sox, and should be making the transition to Double-A in the near future since he has already demonstrated the ability to dominate at the High-A level. Along with Jimenez, the White Sox gained the services of top right-handed pitching prospect Dylan Cease, as well as infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete.

Miller went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run home run in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Red Sox.

Miller's 419-foot shot in the eighth with a man on snapped a 3-3 tie and ultimately proved to be the game-winner. The 27-year-old hit the disabled list with a groin injury on June 7 looking lost at the plate, as evidenced by a .194 average and .302 slugging percentage. However, Miller hit well in his minor-league rehab contests and then proceeded to go 4-for-9 with Sunday's homer and three RBI in his return during the weekend series versus the Red Sox. He thus enters the All-Star break on a high note, and the Rays and fantasy owners are undoubtedly hoping his recent surge is a sign he's finally snapping out of his offensive doldrums.

Martinez went 2-for-5 with his first steal of the season and two runs in Sunday's win over the Indians.

Martinez had one steal all of last year and has never had more than six in a season, so don't expect this to become a trend. However, the 29-year-old more than makes up for it with his power potential in the middle of Detroit's lineup, and he's now slashing an impressive .299/.381/.610.

Buxton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Buxton has notched nine hits and two stolen bases over the past five contests, but he'll head to the bench in favor of Zack Granite. The speedy outfielder will finish the first half of the season slashing an uninspiring .216/.288/.306 with five homers, 16 RBI and 16 stolen bases. His 30.7 percent strikeout rate remains his largest flaw at the plate.

Miller (groin) went 2-for-2 with an RBI single, a double and two walks in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Red Sox.

It was a highly encouraging return for Miller, who was slashing .194/.343/.302 before the groin injury that necessitated his latest DL stint. The 27-year-old was generally swinging the bat well in his rehab starts, so the Rays and fantasy owners certainly hope Friday's effort might be an indication that he'll be able to bounce back to his usual level of production in the second half.

Ford (hamstring) was placed on the 7-day DL at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

He suffered the injury in Thursday's game and will now be out until at least late next week. Ford, 25, is slashing .329/.442/.698 with four home runs and an impressive 5:8 K:BB in 43 at-bats at Triple-A and could be an option to plug the Yankees' hole at first base when he is healthy.