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DeLauter is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Yankees.

After going hitless in the first two games of the series, the left-handed-hitting DeLauter will get a break Thursday against southpaw Carlos Rodon. David Fry will serve as the Guardians' designated hitter and Angel Martinez will patrol right field.

Loperfido (quadriceps) has gone 7-for-23 (.304 average) with a double, a stolen base and a 4:7 BB:K in six games since moving his rehab assignment from Double-A Corpus Christi to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Loperfido made his first and only appearance for Corpus Christi on May 24, striking out in his first two at-bats before leaving the game when he was hit on the foot by a pitch during his final plate appearance. He was held out of action the next two days but was cleared to play upon reporting to Sugar Land, where he's continued to stockpile at-bats. He played full nine-inning games in the corner outfield Tuesday and Wednesday, so Loperfido could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list during the Astros' home series versus the Athletics this weekend.

Judge (ribs) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Guardians.

Judge will miss a third straight start due to a bone bruise in his ribs that's causing right shoulder soreness. Per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Judge underwent an MRI on Wednesday and an X-ray and CT scan Thursday, and the Yankees are still awaiting the results of that imaging before determining whether the reigning AL MVP will need a trip to the injured list. Max Schuemann will start in right field Thursday as the Yankees try to avoid the sweep.

Meckler went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Rockies.

This was Meckler's fifth multi-hit effort in just 12 games this season. The outfielder has quickly claimed a decent share of the playing time in left field for the Angels, serving as a strong-side platoon option. He's batting .389 with two home runs, 10 RBI, five runs scored, three doubles and two stolen bases over 38 plate appearances.

Lukes went 2-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to Atlanta.

Lukes cranked a home run to right off of Grant Holmes in the third inning to briefly give Toronto the lead. The outfielder has been hot since coming back from an injured hamstring in late May, continuing a 10-game hitting streak during which he has gone 14-for-31 with four doubles, three RBI, and six runs scored.

Abreu went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

Abreu's previous homer came during the May 8 win over the Rays, so Wednesday's long ball snapped a 20-game power drought. Additionally, the three RBI established a season high. Abreu is putting together a quality campaign as Boston's top right fielder, slashing .283/.345/.435 with seven home runs, 12 doubles, 28 RBI and four stolen bases across 256 plate appearances.

Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Judge (ribs) will undergo additional imaging, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Judge has been dealing with shoulder soreness for the past couple of weeks. Initial imaging determined it to be a result of a bone bruise in his ribs, but now that he's missed two consecutive games, the Yankees are going to send him in for another round of tests to make sure he isn't dealing with a more significant injury. He can be considered day-to-day while the team waits for his results to come back.

Antonacci went 4-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Twins.

The rookie leadoff hitter actually reached base six times in the rout, as he was hit by a pitch in his final plate appearance. Antonacci has four multi-hit performances in the last eight games and has an .871 OPS during that stretch. He's boosted his slash line on the season to .291/.383/.391 with one homer, eight steals, 14 RBI and 27 runs over 45 contests since he was called up in mid-April.

Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Tigers.

Mullins smashed his fourth homer of the year Wednesday, which is just his ninth extra-base hit of the year. He hasn't been very effective at the plate during his first year with the Rays. Through 202 plate appearances, the 31-year-old outfielder is slashing .186/.268/.288 with four homers, 17 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 20 runs scored. Even so, Jonny DeLuca's (hamstring) multi-week absence should allow Mullins to maintain regular playing time for the time being.

Sanchez (wrist) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Wednesday against Atlanta.

After sitting out Tuesday's series opener due a bruised wrist caused by a stray ball thrown from the stands Sunday, Sanchez will rejoin the lineup Wednesday in a non-defensive capacity. The veteran outfielder has been a key lineup piece for Toronto so far in 2026 with six home runs, 28 RBI, 19 runs and a .286/.322/.458 slash line in 58 games.