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  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Collects two hits in return

    Turner (wrist) went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's blowout win over the Rangers.

    Turner made his second return from a wrist injury he sustained in spring training after feeling discomfort following his first comeback attempt in May. The slugging third baseman has some work to do after slashing a meager .243/.325/.343 in 19 games prior to his brief layoff, but the fact that he roped an extra-base hit is a promising sign that his wrist may finally be back at full strength.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Three extra-base hits

    Pederson went 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

    Pederson's two-run blast in the second inning was part of an early barrage against starter Bartolo Colon, whom the Dodgers tagged for eight runs in under four innings. The 26-year-old has been on an absolutely absurd tear in June, slashing .481/.481/.1.444 with seven home runs, five doubles, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored in just nine games (seven starts).

  • Miguel Cabrera DH | DET

    Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: Requires season-ending surgery

    Cabrera will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left biceps, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    Cabrera exited Tuesday's game with what was initially described as a left biceps strain, but a subsequent MRI has revealed a full tear of the muscle. The first baseman was in the midst of a solid bounce-back campaign (128 wRC+) following his sluggish 2017 season, but he will now miss the remainder of the year following his upcoming procedure. John Hicks figures to act as the Tigers' primary first baseman moving forward.

  • Bryce Harper 1B | PHI

    Nationals' Bryce Harper: Expects to play Wednesday

    Manager Dave Martinez expects Harper (foot) to be in the lineup Wednesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

    Harper was dealing with numbness in his left foot when he exited in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch, but is apparently confident that he won't miss a single start. The 25-year-old underwent X-rays on his toe, which revealed no further issues, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports. Expect the Nationals to use caution if any issues happen to crop up for Harper overnight, especially with an off day Thursday looming to offer an additional day of rest.

  • Bryce Harper 1B | PHI

    Nationals' Bryce Harper: Hit by two pitches Tuesday, exits game

    Harper left Tuesday's game against the Yankees in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

    Harper was also hit in the right elbow during the fifth inning, but stayed in the game despite appearing to be in a fair amount of pain, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports. The severity of the issue is unclear at this point, and Harper should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

  • Miguel Cabrera DH | DET

    Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: Diagnosed with left biceps strain

    Cabrera exited Tuesday's game against the Twins with a left biceps strain.

    Cabrera suffered the injury on a swing in the third inning. He's currently undergoing an MRI which will lend some clarity on the severity of his strain. A trip to the disabled list is not out of the question, as Cabrera was seen sporting a brace on his left arm after the contest, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

  • Miguel Cabrera DH | DET

    Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: Suffers apparent arm injury

    Cabrera exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after appearing to injure his left arm in the third inning, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    Cabrera dropped his bat in pain after taking a hard cut at a Jake Odorizzi offspeed offering in the bottom of the third. He cradled his left biceps/elbow area and immediately walked off the field. The slugging first baseman missed three games with a left biceps injury earlier this season, so it's possible that he may have aggravated that injury. We'll await word from the Tigers as to the official diagnosis.

  • Brandon Belt DH | TOR

    Giants' Brandon Belt: Set for batting practice

    Belt (appendicitis) will participate in a full batting practice Wednesday, the Mercury News reports.

    Manager Bruce Bochy hinted that it's possible Belt could be activated from the disabled list this weekend, perhaps after a brief minor-league rehab assignment. Belt was originally projected to miss three weeks after undergoing an appendectomy June 2. He currently leads the Giants in home runs with 11 and has been a top-10 fantasy first baseman to date despite the missed time.

  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Back in lineup Tuesday

    Turner (wrist) is starting at third base and hitting third Tuesday against the Rangers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    As expected, Turner has been cleared to rejoin the starting lineup after missing the past four games with lingering wrist soreness. The veteran, who is hitting .243/.325/.342 through 20 games this season, will look to get things going at the plate now that he's healthy. He'll face veteran Bartolo Colon in his first game back.

  • Franmil Reyes DH | WAS

    Padres' Franmil Reyes: Sits out Tuesday

    Reyes is not starting Tuesday against St. Louis.

    Reyes has six homers in 21 games, but his 39.5 percent strikeout rate has capped his overall production, limiting him to an unimpressive .208/.250/.458 line through 76 plate appearances. Hunter Renfroe, a similarly one-dimensional righty slugger, gets the start in right field in his place. Renfroe has just three homers in 30 games, but a much more palatable 23.5 percent strikeout rate and a solid .256/.337/.488 line overall.

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