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  • Taking dry swings
    Muncy (oblique) has begun taking dry swings and doing plyo-ball workouts, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

    Advice: This is a step forward for Muncy, as he had previously been unable to swing a bat at all after continuing to experience soreness in his oblique. However, manager Dave Roberts said last week that the third baseman is on a "slow program," so Muncy doesn't appear to be particularly close to a return. He hasn't played in a game since May 15 and will likely need to go on a rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league club. Rotowire.com Today, 11:58 am
    Max MuncyLAD - 3B
    4:35 pm @NYY
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    IL10
     
  • Josh Jung (wrist) resumes taking batting practice
    Josh Jung (wrist) has progressed to taking batting practice.

    Advice: Jung was cleared to resume swinging a bat back in late May, so it’s a positive sign he’s taking regular batting practice again. The 26-year-old has been brought along slowly in his rehabilitation from early-April surgery on his right wrist. The hope is that he’ll be ready to return at some point in late June or early July. There is no official timetable at this juncture, but he should be getting close to starting a minor league rehab assignment. Rotoworld Today, 10:55 am
    Josh JungTEX - 3B
    Top 9, 1-3 vs SF
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    IL60
     
  • Continuing to sit
    Davis is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

    Advice: Saturday marks Davis' third consecutive absence. The lefty-hitting Tyler Soderstrom will once again start at first base Saturday while batting seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Rotowire.com Today, 10:46 am
    J.D. DavisOAK - 1B,3B
    Top 9, 0-7 vs TOR
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  • Taking seat Saturday
    Turner is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Oakland.

    Advice: Turner will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts in the series opener Friday. The lefty-hitting Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the designated hitter Saturday and bat sixth against Athletics right-hander Luis Medina. Rotowire.com Today, 10:29 am
    Justin TurnerTOR - 1B,2B,3B
    Top 9, 7-0 @OAK
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  • Justyn-Henry Malloy in LF on Saturday vs. Brewers
    Justyn-Henry Malloy is in left field and batting sixth on Saturday against the Brewers.

    Advice: Malloy draws his first start in the outfield after spending four straight contests at designated hitter to open his big-league career. The 24-year-old on-base machine has gone 2-for-11 with a solo homer in 13 plate appearances so far. The lack of elite over-the-fence power upside limits his appeal to deeper mixed leagues and AL-only formats for now. Rotoworld Today, 9:44 am
     
  • Sitting Saturday
    Lopez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Despite Boston sending right-hander Brayan Bello to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lopez will begin the game in the dugout while Danny Mendick starts at second base. Lopez started in the first two games of the series, going 1-for-8 with two strikeouts. Rotowire.com Today, 9:06 am
    Nicky LopezCWS - 2B,3B,SS
    Top 7, 5-1 vs BOS
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  • Ramping up activity
    Polanco (hamstring) has been ramping up baseball activities but will require a minor-league rehab assignment before activation, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The veteran infielder took full infield practice during the Mariners' three-game road trip in Oakland earlier in the week, and there were no reported setbacks. However, manager Scott Servais confirmed before Friday's series opener against the Royals that Polanco will require at least a brief rehab assignment, which could commence at Triple-A Tacoma in the coming days. Rotowire.com Today, 8:39 am
    Jorge PolancoSEA - 2B,3B
    Bot 8, 4-8 @KC
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    IL10
     
  • Reaches three times in loss
    Busch went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Reds.

    Advice: Busch came into the contest in a bit of a slump, as he was just 1-for-10 over his previous six games. Overall, he's slowed down some after a strong start to the season, though he still has a solid .783 OPS and provides decent pop against righties. While Busch continues to generally sit against lefties, he has at least batted .304 (7-for-23) against them when given the opportunity. Rotowire.com Today, 7:32 am
     
  • Manny Machado sits out Friday against D-backs
    Manny Machado (hip) was held out of the lineup for Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Machado made a pinch-hit appearance during Thursday’s series opener against Arizona, but wasn’t needed during Friday’s one-sided affair. The 31-year-old third baseman is day-to-day with a mild right hip flexor strain and figures to return at some point this weekend. Rotoworld Today, 6:37 am