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Byron Buxton CF | MIN
Twins' Byron Buxton: Lands on DL
Buxton (hand) was placed on the 7-day disabled list Saturday due to a strained wrist, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Buxton's MRI results showed inflammation in his left wrist but no broken bones. He'll be eligible to return starting July 21, although it's unclear if he'll remain on the shelf for longer than the minimum.
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Still out Saturday
Turner (groin/hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Angels.
Turner tweaked his adductor Wednesday and has been out of the starting lineup ever since, though he did appear off the bench Thursday. He's considered day-to-day, but with just one day remaining before the All-Star break it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out again Sunday in order to get a full eight days of rest. Max Muncy will man the hot corner in his absence.
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Yoenis Cespedes DH | NYM
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes: Could return following break
Cespedes (hip) might return from the disabled list as early as July 20 against the Yankees, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.
Cespedes managed to successfully run the bases, and he'll either head for a simulated game or a short rehab stint over the All-Star break. If all goes well, Mickey Callaway stated Cespedes could serve as the designated hitter during the Mets' first series coming out of the break. More news on his status should surface as he begins the next step in his rehab.
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Charlie Blackmon RF | COL
Rockies' Charlie Blackmon: Mashes another homer
Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 10-7 win over Seattle on Friday.
Blackmon has now left the yard five times in his last nine games to give him 19 home runs on the season. His .846 OPS through 358 at-bats is not on par with the 1.000 mark he put up in last season's ridiculous campaign, but Blackmon is capable of putting up hot streaks with the best of them when he's locked in, so that number could stand to rise in a hurry if he's able to keep up his recent pace into the second half of the season.
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Avoids serious injury
Turner (groin/hamstring) will be considered day-to-day moving forward, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Turner was held out of Friday's starting lineup against the Angels after tweaking a muscle Wednesday, although he'll be able to hit off the bench if needed. The Dodgers are likely being cautious with their star third baseman, especially since the All-Star break is right around the corner. Turner is set to receive medical treatment for the issue, and he'll likely be reevaluated prior to Saturday's tilt.
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Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD
Angels' Shohei Ohtani: Out of lineup in NL park
Ohtani is not in the lineup against the Dodgers on Friday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.
Without a DH in Dodger Stadium, Ohtani will not be deployed in the starting lineup this weekend. The 23-year-old will be available off the bench as a pinch hitter.
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Byron Buxton CF | MIN
Twins' Byron Buxton: X-rays come back negative
Buxton (hand) is set to undergo an MRI after his X-rays came back negative, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Buxton suffered a hand injury during Thursday's Triple-A action on a swing, and he left the game shortly after. Although he's currently being considered day-to-day, a stint on the disabled list hasn't been ruled out. More information should become available following the MRI.
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Brad Miller DH | SD
Brewers' Brad Miller: Sits out Friday
Miller is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates.
Miller has moved into a fairly regular role for the Brewers, starting six of the last 10 games at second base, though he has just a pair of hits in his last 18 at-bats so that situation could be about to change. Jonathan Villar starts at second base Friday.
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Mark Canha LF | TEX
Athletics' Mark Canha: Drives in go-ahead runs Thursday
Canha went 2-for-4 with two RBI from a run-scoring single and also scored once in a win over the Astros on Thursday.
Canha's clutch single to left in the eighth brought home Matt Olson and Matt Chapman, snapping a 4-4 tie and completing a furious six-run rally for the Athletics. The outfielder's productive day was an extension of what is a month-long hot streak, and he's now hitting .306 over his 40 plate appearances in July.