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Anderson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-2 loss to Seattle.

The White Sox were no-hit through 5.2 innings before Adam Engel's infield single preceded Anderson's 14th homer of the season. He had began the year with 11 homers over the first 50 games, but Anderson's pace has fallen to just three long balls over his last 45. Still, the 25-year-old shortstop, who has stolen 21 bases, is threatening to post his first 20-20 season.

Correa (back) has begun playing catch and running, but has not been cleared to swing a bat, Austin Laymance of the Houston Chronicle reports.

For the first time we're learning that Correa suffered a setback over the All-Star break when the injured shortstop felt discomfort swinging a bat. Manager A.J. Hinch said there is no timetable for that to happen. "We're just progressing him slowly," Hinch said. "He's pain free. He's doing better. It's just a slow process to get him back to doing more hitting and fielding." The Astros aren't expecting Correa back in the majors for at least two weeks, a period of time that will include a rehabilitation stint.

Fletcher went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI to help the Angels to a 14-5 romp over Houston on Friday.

It was the second straight multi-hit game for the 24-year-old, who managed to play a part in four of the Angels' 14 runs on the day hitting out of the nine spot in the order. He's hitting .273 over his 88 at-bats this season, but he hasn't provided enough power between his one home run and .364 slugging percentage to have made much of a fantasy impact in his brief time at the big-league level so far.

Correa (back) played catch and participated in baserunning drills Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The Astros are surely encouraged by Correa incorporating baseball activities into his rehab regimen, but manager A.J. Hinch suggested that the star shortstop is still at least a couple weeks away from returning to action. In addition to stepping up the intensity of his running program, Correa will need to ramp up his hitting and fielding in workouts and then complete a minor-league rehab assignment before an activation date will come into focus. Marwin Gonzalez and Alex Bregman will continue to see most of the action at shortstop until Correa is deemed fully healthy.

Urena was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Urena did not see an at-bat for the Blue Jays in his most recent stint in the majors -- one which lasted less than two full days. With Lourdes Gurriel (concussion) back from the disabled list, the team's middle infield needs were adequately met, making Urena's spot on the active roster expendable.

Adames was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Adames will take the roster spot of outfielder Justin Williams, who was sent packing to Triple-A in a corresponding move. In his first game back, he'll start at shortstop and bat eighth in the order. Adames has appeared in 26 games for the Rays in 2018, but was sent down to Durham prior to the All-Star break in order to see regular at-bats. Now back with the Rays, he'll look to improve upon a .604 season-long OPS.

Fletcher batted ninth and went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 7-0 loss to Houston.

Fletcher got the start against a righty due to Albert Pujols' (knee) absence from the lineup, with Luis Valbuena sliding over to cover first base. Fletcher was situated on the short side of a platoon at the hot corner prior to Pujols' placement on the disabled list, and he figures to resume that role once the veteran first baseman is activated, which could be as soon as Monday.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a single in a loss to the Marlins on Saturday.

The vet delivered one of the few blemishes on Pablo Lopez's sterling line by charging a fourth-inning fastball over the fence for his fifth big fly of 2018. It was his third home run in July, during which he's rattled off a .400 average in 50 at-bats. The Rays will continue to mix and match playing time among at least two infield spots, but Wendle, who led off in this one, will stay on the card as long as he keeps it going.

Gordon went 4-for-4 with a run in Seattle's 3-1 win over the White Sox on Friday.

Gordon brought his average up to .290 with the four-hit day that marked his second multi-hit performance in a row and his third in his last five contests. He remains a good source of steals and runs who hits for a solid average, Gordon just won't ever offer much in the power department, as he's slugging just .353 with one home run in 365 at-bats.

Diaz went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Orioles.

The four hits were a season high for Diaz, who popped his ninth homer of the year in the third inning off Dylan Bundy to get the Jays' offense rolling. His .252/.287/.419 slash line through 71 games isn't particularly impressive, though, and is right in line with his .259/.290/.392 performance in 2017 with the Cards, so it seems unlikely Diaz is in store for a big second-half turnaround.