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Wilson is expected to begin the 2024 season with Double-A Midland, Brendan Samson of MLB.com reports.

Wilson hit .438 with two doubles, one walk and one strikeout in 16 at-bats during big-league spring training. He slashed .318/.378/.455 with one home run, four steals and a 10.1 percent strikeout rate in 23 games at High-A last season. An extreme hit-over-power shortstop prospect, Wilson does not project to hit for double-digit homer power in the majors, but he has an excellent hit tool and projects as Oakland's shortstop of the future.

Lopez went 0-for-2 with a walk and was caught stealing Monday against Atlanta.

Lopez has started four of the White Sox's first five games, hitting in the bottom third of the order. He's reached base just twice in 10 plate appearances, though he has attempted a stolen base on each occasion. While that aggressiveness would be a potential boost to his fantasy value, he's been caught both times.

Refsnyder (toe) could begin a rehab assignment next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Boston manager Alex Cora said Refsnyder is ramping up back at camp in Fort Myers. Both Refsnyder and Vaughn Grissom (groin) are on similar paths and will join teammates at Fenway Park next Tuesday for the home opener against the Orioles. The hope is both can begin playing in games shortly after that.

Shenton went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a walk Monday against the Rangers.

Shenton made his first major-league start, playing first base and hitting eighth after appearing as a pinch hitter Sunday. He posted a 1.035 OPS across 271 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham in 2023, though that came at the elevated age of 25. Shenton could be an intriguing option if he can get more consistent at-bats, though it appears the Rays will have to suffer several injuries for that to occur.

Grissom (groin/hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Boston manager Alex Cora said Grissom is ramping up back in camp at Fort Myers and will join the Red Sox for the home opener next Tuesday against the Orioles. The manager is hopeful Grissom can begin playing game shortly thereafter.

Mead went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Monday against the Rangers.

Mead had been in the lineup once through the Rays' first four games, which came against lefty Yusei Kikuchi. He got a chance at third base Monday against Dane Dunning, filling in for Isaac Paredes at third base, but he is still likely to see his playing time primarily come against southpaws.

Garcia went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 9-3 win over Tampa Bay.

Garcia's power bat has been on display early for the Rangers. Three of his four hits this season have cleared fences, and he leads Texas with six RBI through four games. One development that could impact Garcia going forward is the wrist injury suffered by Josh Jung, who provided support behind Garcia in the order. Jung was off to a fast start with a 1.415 OPS and four extra-base hits prior to getting hit by a pitch on the wrist in the ninth inning Monday. Pitchers weren't able to pitch around Garcia, knowing an equally fearsome hitter awaited.

Carter started in right field and went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 9-3 win over the Rays.

Carter's managed to lead the Rangers with five runs scored without the benefit of a hit. He's 0-for-11 to start the season but has a .409 on-base percentage thanks to six walks and a hit-by-pitch. He's played both left and right field, as manager Bruce Bochy utilizes the DH spot to get Carter, Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia in the lineup most days.

Pena went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI and a walk Monday against the Blue Jays.

Pena was one of three Astros to go deep and accounted for one of five long balls for the team. The hit ended a 77-game home-run drought, as he had failed to clear the fences since July 5. Pena worked on a new stance throughout the offseason in an effort to tap into more power, though he has only a .067 ISO in a very limited sample of 16 plate appearances to begin the new campaign.

Smith walked and drove in a run after he replaced an injured Josh Jung (wrist) at third base in Monday's 9-3 win over the Rays.

Smith finished out an at-bat for Jung, who was hit on the wrist by a pitch in the ninth inning. Smith's free pass came with the bases loaded and forced in a run, and he finished out the game in the bottom half of the frame. The Rangers will discuss how they want to handle Jung's absence on the field and the roster Tuesday. A likely scenario involves both Smith and Ezequiel Duran holding down the hot corner, while potential utility-infield replacements at Triple-A Reno include Matt Duffy, Justin Foscue and Jonathan Ornelas.