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  • Spencer Torkelson not in Tigers lineup on Friday
    Spencer Torkelson is not in the Tigers’ starting lineup for Friday night’s tilt against the Red Sox in Boston.

    Advice: It looks to be a routine night off for the 24-year-old first baseman. While his bat has perked up in recent weeks, he’s still hitting just .205/.271/.337 with four homers and 18 RBI on the season. Gio Urshela will draw a start at first base in his absence and will bat seventh against Tanner Houck on Friday evening. Rotoworld Today, 2:07 pm
     
  • Taking seat Friday
    Vaughn is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

    Advice: Vaughn will get a day off Friday after appearing in seven straight contests for the White Sox. Instead, Gavin Sheets will play first base and bat cleanup. Rotowire.com Today, 1:21 pm
     
  • Resting Friday
    Torkelson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.

    Advice: Torkelson will take a day to clear his head after getting three hits in his last 20 at-bats. The 24-year-old first baseman will cede duties to Gio Urshela, who will bat seventh and get his inaugural start at first base this year. Rotowire.com Today, 1:00 pm
     
  • Athletics outright Nevin to Triple-A
    Athletics outright 3B Tyler Nevin to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Nevin was designated for assignment on Tuesday and cleared waivers. He hit .220 with four home runs in 40 games for the Athletics. Nevin slumped badly in May going 3-for-47 (.064) with one home run. He’ll look to get his bat going again in Triple-A. Rotoworld Today, 1:00 pm
    Tyler NevinOAK - 1B,3B,OF
    L, 2-4 @ATL
    New Player Note
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  • Outrighted by A's
    Nevin was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday

    Advice: Nevin will stick in Oakland's organization after being DFA'd on Tuesday. He'll look to get his confidence back after going 1-for-43 at the dish with the A's before losing his roster spot. If he turns things around, Nevin could make his way back to the big leagues considering he batted .316 with three homers in April before falling into the slump. Rotowire.com Today, 12:46 pm
    Tyler NevinOAK - 1B,3B,OF
    L, 2-4 @ATL
    New Player Note
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  • Sitting again
    Davis is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: Davis will miss a third consecutive game Friday -- each of which has come against right-handed pitching. Considering the 31-year-old has been significantly better against southpaws, he could slip into the short side of a platoon. Tyler Soderstrom will fill in at the cold corner and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Today, 12:40 pm
    J.D. DavisOAK - 1B,3B
    L, 2-4 @ATL
    New Player Note
     
  • Back in action Friday
    Alonso (hand) is playing first and batting second during Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Alonso was hit by a pitch Wednesday, but after a clean CT scan and a day off Thursday, the first baseman will rejoin the Mets' starting nine. Alonso owns a .771 OPS and has the third most homers among first basemen this season with 12. Rotowire.com Today, 12:05 pm
     
  • Ford rejects assignment, elects free agency
    Mike Ford rejected an outright assignment from the Reds and elected free agency.

    Advice: Ford was designated for assignment on Wednesday, but won’t report to the minor leagues. The 31-year-old journeyman first baseman hit .150 with one home run in 17 games for the Reds. He’ll hope to catch on with another team. Rotoworld Today, 11:52 am
    Mike FordCIN - 1B
    W, 5-4 @CHC
    New Player Note
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  • Hitting open market
    Ford didn't accept his assignment to Triple-A Louisville and will become a free agent, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Advice: Ford's three-week stint with the Reds came to an end when he was outrighted to Louisville on Wednesday. Instead of remaining in the organization, Ford will forego the remainder of his salary and will enter free agency. He slashed .150/.177/.233 in 62 plate appearances with Cincinnati. Rotowire.com Today, 11:08 am
    Mike FordCIN - 1B
    W, 5-4 @CHC
    New Player Note
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