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Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a double, two-run homer, three RBI and four runs in Saturday's 15-4 blowout victory over the Twins.

We're running out of superlatives for the 23-year-old phenom, who's now slashing an MVP-caliber .358/.405/.529 over 257 at-bats this season. It was the second straight four-hit effort for Bogaerts, who's now tallied five multi-hit outings over nine June contests, and who's hitting .800 (8-for-10) with a double, two homers and seven RBI over the first two games of the series versus the Twins. As one of the linchpins of perhaps the most prolific offense in the majors-- and a proven track record of his own-- there's little reason to doubt Bogaerts' ability to keep up his oustanding pace as the season unfolds.

Lindor is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

It looks like the 22-year-old is getting a well-deserved day off after starting all but one of the Tribe's first 60 games of the season. Lindor, who is just 2-for-18 in his last five games, will be replaced at shortstop by Jose Ramirez.

Owings was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

The injury kept him out of each of the last four games, and it will cost Owings extended time as well. Michael Bourn will likely take over the primary role in center field, while the team recalled right-handed pitcher Zack Godley to replace him on the 25-man roster and to start Saturday.

Correa tested his ankle Saturday and indicated that "it didn't feel great, but it felt good. Hopefully, I will be back there soon," the Houston Chronicle reports. The Astros haven't ruled out their prized shortstop rejoining the lineup as soon as Sunday, and he may be available to pinch hit Saturday.

Correa additionally hit in an indoor batting cage and fielded some grounders before Saturday's contest, suggesting he's making some significant progress in his recovery. While it's no guarantee he will play Sunday, it's best to consider him day-to-day at the moment.

Baez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves.

Baez can now add first base to his resume after slotting in there for Anthony Rizzo on Friday, but will take his turn of rest Saturday. Kris Bryant will make his third consecutive start at third base, while Chris Coghlan enters the lineup in left field, batting sixth.

Correa (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

Marwin Gonzalez will make another start at short in place of Correa, who is still recovering from a sprained left ankle. Correa is listed as day-to-day, so there is hope he'll be able to avoid a stint on the disabled list, but the Astros won't rush him back into the lineup before his ankle is ready for game action.

Anderson went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in his MLB debut Friday.

Anderson batted ninth in his first career game, but his double kicked off the White Sox's first scoring rally. Anderson could continue to hit toward the bottom of the order as he gets his feet wet, but it would not be surprising to see him move to the No. 2 spot if he continues to hit.

Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Boston's 8-1 over Minnesota on Friday. The four-hit night raised his average to .349, tops in the American League.

It was David Ortiz night at Target Field as the Red Sox slugger was feted by his former team prior to the game, but Bogaerts was the star during the game. The one question lingering over the young shortstop following his breakout 2015 season was about his power, but Friday's homer, a no-doubter, gives him seven in 252 at-bats and matches his total from last season (613 at-bats).

The Mariners optioned Sardinas to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

Sardinas was removed from the roster to open up a spot for Leonys Martin. He has hit just .190 in 25 games with the Mariners this season, but as a utility player there is a good chance he returns to the big club at some point this summer.

Owings (foot) is out of the lineup again for Friday's game against the Marlins.

Owings has missed the last three games due to a persisting foot injury that has shown the possibility of plantar fasciitis according to manager Chip Hale. This particular injury would affect Owings for the rest of the season, which could make playing every day challenging.