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Caglianone resumed taking live at-bats last Thursday and has been throwing, but the Royals haven't cleared him for running as he works his way back from a left hamstring strain, MLB.com reports.

Caglianone hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery from the left hamstring strain that landed him on the injured list July 27, but until he's able to run the bases and change direction without an issue, his return to the Royals shouldn't be viewed as imminent. With Kansas City having acquired outfielders Randal Grichuk and Mike Yastrzemski since Caglianone sustained his injury, the rookie could be a candidate to handle more starts at designated hitter once he's activated from the IL if the Royals are keen are preserving his health.

Rogers (5-2) earned the win against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing one run on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.

Rogers threw 73 of a season-high 104 pitches for strikes and managed to work around consistent traffic on the basepaths to keep the Phillies' offense in check. He's now delivered six straight quality starts, allowing just five earned runs over 40.1 innings during that stretch. After spending the first couple months of 2025 in the minors, it's been a resurgent campaign for the 27-year-old, who boasts a 1.44 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 54:15 K:BB across 62.1 innings (10 starts). He'll look to keep rolling in a home matchup with the Mariners next week.

Springer (concussion) will not begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday as initially anticipated, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

It was reported previously that Springer was all clear for a rehab game. However, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said earlier Wednesday that Springer still had some concussion tests to go through before being cleared. He evidently did not gain that clearance, although it doesn't necessarily mean he's experienced a setback. Springer had appeared on track to be activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, but it's possible his return gets pushed back.

Schuemann will start at second base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

With Luis Urias (back) sitting out the series finale, Schuemann will stay in the lineup for the fourth game in a row and will make his second straight start at the keystone. Assuming Urias is able to recover from the back issue in short order, he'll likely be part of a three-man committee with Schuemann and Gio Urshela to fill out the second-base and third-base spots until Max Muncy (hand) returns from the injured list.

Urshela will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Urshela will stick in the lineup for the fourth time in five games while Luis Urias (back) is day-to-day and Max Muncy (hand) remains on the shelf. Assuming Urias is able to avoid a stint on the injured list and rejoins the lineup in the near future, Urshela will likely fade into more of a part-time role.

Mayo went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Phillies.

Mayo gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning, launching a 421-foot blast off Ranger Suarez. The 23-year-old corner infielder is getting his first taste of major-league success, posting an .872 OPS with three homers and eight RBI over 15 games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's slashing .221/.296/.377 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base across 135 plate appearances.

Cortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

The left-handed-hitting Cortes was on the bench while the Athletics faced lefties the past two games, but his absence Wednesday with come with a right-handed pitcher (Cade Cavalli) taking the hill for the Nationals. Cortes has posted a strong .797 OPS since receiving his first promotion to the big leagues July 22, so his move to the bench appears to have less to do with his performance than it does the Athletics' desire to keep the hot-hitting JJ Bleday's bat in the lineup. Bleday will get a third straight start in the outfield after going 8-for-10 with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI and five runs between the past two contests.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Javier (elbow) is in position to make his season debut with the major-league club during its homestand next week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Javier made his fifth and likely final rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing one run one two hits and four walks while striking out six over 3.2 innings. The right-hander holds a 5.14 ERA and 15:15 K:BB over 14 frames during his rehab assignment and reached 77 pitches Tuesday. Javier could rejoin the Astros' rotation as soon as Monday against the Red Sox. While he makes for a viable stash in fantasy leagues, it might be wise to leave him on your bench initially.

Carter said Wednesday that he received an injection to address discomfort in his ailing back and expects to resume ramping up his baseball activities Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Carter was placed on the injured list Saturday due to back spasms, but the young outfielder doesn't appear to be tracking toward an extended stay on the shelf. Assuming the shot in his back yields the desired effect, Carter could start hitting, running and playing defense over the weekend before potentially heading out on a rehab assignment. With Carter out, the Rangers have been using Wyatt Langford as their primary center fielder, which has opened up more reps for Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty in left field.

Toro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Royals.

Toro had started each of the last 11 contests but will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Romy Gonzalez will cover first base and bat fifth for the Red Sox.