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Wilson (hamstring) began a light baseball progression earlier in the week that includes hitting off a tee, MLB.com reports.

The promising rookie is also playing catch up to 90 feet and doing some light jogging. Wilson remains without a timetable for return, although these latest developments spark some optimism he can be ready for activation at some point before the end of August, likely following a brief rehab assignment.

Canzone (thigh) started in right field and played five innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Friday, going 1-for-3.

The five-inning appearance was the second in as many rehab games for Canzone, who clearly tolerated Thursday's initial workload well. The recovering outfielder has six minor-league plate appearances under his belt thus far, and he may only need a handful more games with the Rainiers before being deemed ready for activation. However, what Canzone's playing time will look like once he's off the IL remains to be seen, given the Mariners acquired Randy Arozarena, who's handling an everyday role in right field.

Bleday went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a win over the Dodgers on Friday.

Bleday's fifth-inning two-bagger, his 31st double of the season, plated Miguel Andujar to extend the Athletics' lead to 4-2 at the time. Bleday now has a five-game on-base streak and back-to-back multi-hit efforts, and all three components of his .241/.320/.441 slash line are comfortably career highs.

Arozarena went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs in a win over the Phillies on Friday.

The slugging outfielder didn't get in on the fun of the Mariners' four-homer night, but Arozarena still made an impact while extending his on-base streak to eight games. The 29-year-old has been operating out of the No. 2 spot in the order since arriving in Seattle and has been the beneficiary of hitting ahead of the heart of the lineup, as he's now scored seven times across six games in his new uniform.

Torres is starting at second base and batting fifth against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Torres was pulled early from Friday's loss after failing to run hard out of the batter's box on a second-inning single, but he apologized after the contest and won't be subjected to additional missed time. He's gone 2-for-15 over his past four games following a hot five-game stretch during which he went 8-for-22 with two homers.

Varsho isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Southpaw Carlos Rodon will start on the mound for New York, so the lefty-hitting Varsho will retreat to the dugout Saturday. Davis Schneider, Joey Loperfido and Steward Berroa will start across the Jays' outfield while Varsho rests.

Kirk (elbow) will start at catcher and bat fourth Saturday against the Yankees.

Kirk had to sit out Toronto's last two games after taking a pitch off his left elbow Tuesday, but he seems to be feeling well enough to start behind the dish Saturday. The 25-year-old backstop has gone 7-for-22 with two RBI and two runs scored in six games since the All-Star break.

Little (1-1) picked up the win Friday over the Yankees, giving up a hit and striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.

Entering the game in the sixth inning, Little wound up getting credited with his first career major-league win after Kevin Gausman failed to last the minimum five frames to qualify. The 27-year-old southpaw has been a reliable option in the Toronto bullpen over the last month-plus, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB in 11 innings since the beginning of July with five holds in 13 appearances.

Volpe went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Friday's loss to Toronto.

Volpe took Kevin Gausman deep in the fifth inning for his 10th homer of the season. The shortstop had two additional knocks in the loss, giving him his third multi-hit performance over his past four contests. Volpe has hit safely in 13 of his past 14 games and is slashing .356/.367/.644 with four home runs, five doubles, nine RBI, 10 runs and four thefts over that span.

Clement went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Friday's win over the Yankees.

Getting the start at third base and batting sixth, Clement delivered his fourth multi-hit performance in the last eight games. The 28-year-old old utility player has become a fixture at the hot corner thanks to a .281/.307/.448 slash line since the beginning of July with three homers, two steals, nine runs and 18 RBI in 26 contests.