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  • X-rays negative, but MRI coming
    Rengifo is not in the lineup Thursday in Oakland after X-rays on his right wrist came back negative, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Advice: Rengifo is set to undergo an MRI on Friday to check for structural damage. The super utility player was injured during Wednesday's loss to the Athletics while taking a swing in the ninth inning. Miguel Sano is playing third base for the Angels on Thursday. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:38 am
    Luis RengifoLAA - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    11:20 am @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Getting breather Thursday
    Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

    Advice: Polanco was given a semi-day off Wednesday in the designated hitter slot and will be out of the lineup altogether Thursday. Ryan Bliss is getting the start at second base for the Mariners. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:09 am
     
  • Getting regular at-bats of late
    Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: It's the fourth consecutive start for Rivera, with the last three of them coming versus right-handers. He has seemingly moved ahead of Nick Gordon in terms of playing time, as the Marlins have been deploying Bryan De La Cruz in left field, Josh Bell at designated hitter and Jake Burger at first base while Rivera occupies the hot corner. Rotowire.com Thursday, 8:31 am
     
  • Taking seat against southpaw
    Gorman is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh.

    Advice: Left-hander Martin Perez is drawing the start on the mound for the Pirates, so the lefty-hitting Gorman will begin this one on the bench. Jose Fermin will occupy second base for the Cardinals. Rotowire.com Thursday, 6:58 am
     
  • Swats 11th homer
    Vientos went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday in a loss to the Nationals.

    Advice: Vientos gave New York a 3-0 lead with his two-run shot in the fourth inning, though Washington rallied late to claim victory. The long ball was Vientos' fifth over his past nine games, and he's also tallied 10 RBI during that span. The third baseman has taken hold of the primary hot corner role for the Mets with a strong stat line that includes a .297/.352/.579 slash, 11 home runs, 29 RBI and 26 runs over 159 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 11:52 pm
     
  • Opens scoring with homer
    Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

    Advice: Machado has picked up the pace in the power department with five homers over his last 12 contests. He's batting .354 (17-for-48) in that span while adding 14 RBI. The third baseman is up to .264/.314/.411 slash line with 11 homers, 47 RBI, 39 runs scored and five stolen bases over 82 contests. Considering he's exceeded 30 homers seven times in his career, it shouldn't be surprising if he has a big second half in 2024, though his slow start could prevent him from reaching that milestone this year. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 10:59 pm
     
  • Luis Rengifo exits game with hand injury Wednesday
    Luis Rengifo was removed from Wednesday night’s battle against the Athletics in the ninth inning due to an apparent hand injury.

    Advice: Rengifo appeared to injure his hand while swinging the bat on a foul ball in the ninth inning. Whatever the issue is, it was substantial enough to pull him from the game in the middle of an at-bat. The Angels should have an update on Rengifo’s status prior to Thursday’s series finale. Rotoworld Wednesday, 9:05 pm
    Luis RengifoLAA - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    11:20 am @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Exits with injury
    Rengifo was removed from Wednesday's game versus Oakland due to an apparent injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Advice: Rengifo's hand/wrist seemed to be bothering him after he fouled off a pitch in the ninth inning, and he was immediately replaced at the plate following the incident. The specifics of his injury remain unknown, but the Angels will presumably take him in for imaging and should offer more information ahead of Thursday's game. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:58 pm
    Luis RengifoLAA - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    11:20 am @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Josh Smith knocks in run with a double
    Josh Smith went 1-for-4 an RBI double on Wednesday against the Padres.

    Advice: Smith’s double was the third Rangers’ run in a three-run third inning off Adam Mazur. It felt like they’d be in for a big night before being shut down by the Padres bullpen. Still, Smith will not stop hitting and he’s slotted in either second or third the Rangers’ lineup for 12 straight games. Hit smack dab in the middle of Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Adolis García, and Wyatt Langford is a great place to accumulate runs and RBI. Rotoworld Wednesday, 8:55 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    1:05 pm vs TB
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