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  • Taking batting practice
    Ibanez (hamstring) took batting practice at Comerica Park on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Advice: It's the first time he's taken batting practice on the field since he suffered a left hamstring strain a little over a week ago. Ibanez will head to extended spring training this weekend to continue his rehab before rejoining the Tigers early next week. It's possible he could be activated at that time, although the team has not yet made that determination. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
    Andy IbáñezDET - 2B,3B,OF
    10:10 am vs TEX
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  • Bops homer in loss
    Candelario went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Mariners.

    Advice: Candelario, who slumped to start the season, hit safely for a third straight game following a two-day break (including a team day off) from playing. The home run was the second of the season for the corner infielder, whose average ticked up to .190 through 15 games. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
     
  • Improved K%, but slow start
    Montero is slashing .205/.265/.227 with zero home runs, two runs and two RBI through 13 games.

    Advice: He has been playing regularly at first base and his 16.3 percent strikeout rate is a massive improvement over the 36.2 percent strikeout rate he logged in 85 games last year. It looks like his plate skills may have improved, but he may need to start producing soon in order to hold onto his starting role. Rotowire.com Today, 5:09 am
     
  • Three hits, two RBI in win
    Westburg went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Twins.

    Advice: Westburg opened the scoring with a two-run double in the first inning, and the Orioles never trailed. The infielder has gone 8-for-16 with four RBI and three runs scored over his last four contests. Westburg is slashing .302/.373/.547 with three homers, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, four doubles and two stolen bases through 60 plate appearances. He's in no danger of losing the starting job at third base as long as he's hitting well. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:55 pm
     
  • Clubs fourth homer
    Henderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 7-4 win over the Twins.

    Advice: Henderson logged his fifth multi-hit effort of the season, two of which have come over his last two games. The shortstop has gone 9-for-30 (.300) with two homers and five RBI across his last seven contests, putting his struggles from earlier in May behind him. Overall, he's slashing .250/.319/.516 with four long balls, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, four stolen bases, two triples and a double through 16 games as Baltimore's leadoff hitter. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:45 pm
     
  • Homer shy of cycle
    Arias went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.

    Advice: Arias came up a home run short of a cycle, but it was still another excellent game for the utility man. He's gone 6-for-10 over his last three contests, with four of those hits going for extra bases. Monday's strong performance lifted his batting average to .308, and he's added a stolen base, five RBI and five runs scored through 27 plate appearances. Arias doesn't have a path to everyday at-bats yet, but he's putting the pressure on Brayan Rocchio, as shortstop has been the weak spot in the Guardians' infield so far. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:38 pm
    Gabriel AriasCLE - 1B,3B,SS,OF
    4:10 pm @BOS
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  • Homers in second straight game
    Polanco went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and three total runs in Monday's 9-3 victory versus Cincinnati.

    Advice: Polanco helped the Mariners get off to a fast start with his three-run shot off Frankie Montas in the first inning. It was the second homer in as many days for Polanco, and he's drive in five runs over the two-game span. The veteran infielder could be picking things up after a slow overall start to the season -- he's slashing just .203/.338/.356 with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate through 71 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:17 pm
     
  • Michael Busch homers in fifth straight game
    Michael Busch made it five straight games with a homer by taking Merrill Kelly deep Monday against the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Kelly had pitched five scoreless innings before Busch hit one 419 feet in the sixth. Busch also walked twice tonight and made a strong case for remaining in the lineup when the Cubs face a lefty in Tommy Henry on Tuesday. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:55 pm
     
  • Blasts first homer
    Miranda went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI during the Twins' 7-4 loss to the Orioles.

    Advice: Miranda came into the game with just two hits in 13 at-bats but topped that mark with three hits Monday to go along with a 411-foot blast to left-center that represented his first home run of the season. The 26-year-old Miranda was recalled on April 8 with Monday's game representing his fifth start and seventh appearance since rejoining the big club. He followed up a strong rookie campaign in 2022 by struggling significantly last season and failing to make the club out of camp this season. However, until Royce Lewis (quad) returns, Miranda should continue to see a decent amount of playing time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:41 pm