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George Springer DH | TOR
Blue Jays' George Springer: Sitting out day game
Springer is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cleveland.
Springer is receiving a breather after starting each of the first two games of the series. Bo Bichette is getting a day in the designated-hitter spot, while Ernie Clement slides in at shortstop.
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Nic Enright RP | CLE
Guardians' Nic Enright: Heading back to minors
The Guardians optioned Enright to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Enright pitched in relief both of the previous two days, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Right-hander Zak Kent was recalled from Triple-A to absorb Enright's spot on the 26-man active roster.
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Luke Raley RF | SEA
Mariners' Luke Raley: On bench against righty
Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
The left-handed-hitting Raley had started in each of the Mariners' last three games, but for the second time since he was activated from the injured list last Friday, he'll take a seat against a right-handed starting pitcher (Simeon Woods Richardson). Raley still appears likely to see the lion's share of playing time at first base versus righties after the Mariners recently cut Rowdy Tellez, but the hot-hitting Donovan Solano -- who has largely served as a short-side platoon player this season -- has made a strong case of late for earning more opportunities. Solano will get the nod at first base Thursday after slashing .485/.514/.788 with three home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 games.
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Dietrich Enns RP | BAL
Tigers' Dietrich Enns: Contract selected ahead of start
The Tigers selected Enns' contract from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Enns will draw the start in Thursday's contest against the Athletics in what will be his first appearance in the majors since 2021 and first start in the big leagues since 2017. The 34-year-old earned an opportunity after collecting a 2.89 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 71:15 K:BB across 62.1 innings (14 starts) with Toledo. With Reese Olson (finger) expected back from the injured list next week, Enns could be in line for just one start with the Tigers.
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Matt Gage RP | SF
Tigers' Matt Gage: Removed from 40-man roster
The Tigers designated Gage for assignment Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster left-hander Dietrich Enns, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Thursday's game versus the Athletics. Gage spun 5.2 scoreless innings over six relief appearances during his time with the Tigers, although that came with a 3:2 K:BB.
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Kerry Carpenter RF | DET
Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Out vs. LHP for second straight day
Carpenter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Carpenter and fellow left-handed hitter Colt Keith will remain on the bench for the second straight day while the Athletics send another left-handed starter (Jeffrey Springs) to the mound for the series finale. With Carpenter and Keith sitting, the Tigers will use Jahmai Jones at designated hitter, Spencer Torkelson at first base and Zach McKinstry at third base.
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Jorge Polanco DH | NYM
Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Absent from lineup
Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota.
Polanco made just one start during the Mariners' three-game set against the Twins. The 31-year-old has posted a .494 OPS since the beginning of May and could be at risk of losing out on a regular spot in the lineup. Cal Raleigh will get a start at designated hitter Thursday, while Mitch Garver handles catching duties.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Out vs. LHP for second straight day
Keith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Keith and fellow left-handed hitter Kerry Carpenter will remain on the bench for the second straight day while the Athletics send another left-handed starter (Jeffrey Springs) to the mound for the series finale. With Keith and Carpenter sitting, the Tigers will use Jahmai Jones at designated hitter, Spencer Torkelson at first base and Zach McKinstry at third base.
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Dillon Dingler C | DET
Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle for day game
Dingler is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Dingler will get a breather for the afternoon game Thursday after he had started behind the plate in each of the previous three contests. Jake Rogers will handle catching duties for the Tigers, forming a battery with starting pitcher Dietrich Enns.