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  • Nolan Jones LF | SEA

    Guardians' Nolan Jones: Unlikely hero Wednesday

    Jones went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Rays.

    With Cleveland down 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Jones stepped to the plate against Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks and crushed a slider 428 feet over the right-field fence. It was only the fourth homer of the season for Jones and his first since June 13, snapping a 53-game power drought in which he'd managed just a .210/.315/.261 slash line. While Wednesday's heroics offer a rare bright spot in a dismal season, the 27-year-old outfielder is still a long way from regaining a regular spot in the Guardians lineup.

  • Cody Bellinger LF | NYY

    Yankees' Cody Bellinger: Belts homer No. 25

    Bellinger went 3-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 11-2 rout of the Nationals.

    The Yankees launched six homers in total on the afternoon, with Bellinger's coming off Cade Cavalli as part of a nine-run third inning. The 30-year-old slugger has caught fire in August, and over his last 16 games Bellinger is batting .323 (20-for-62) with five of his 25 home runs on the season.

  • Luis Robert CF | BAL

    White Sox's Luis Robert: Likely done for season

    White Sox general manager Chris Getz acknowledged Wednesday that Robert could be done for the season after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    Robert suffered the injury during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals and was subsequently placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Given that he's been diagnosed with a moderate strain and the White Sox have less than five weeks of games remaining, a return before the end of the season looks like a long shot for Robert. Getz also noted Wednesday that the club remains "committed to Luis," perhaps hinting that the organization plans on exercising Robert's $20 million team option for 2026 this offseason. If Robert's 2025 season is indeed over, he'll finish with a .223/.297/.364 batting line, 14 home runs, 33 stolen bases, 53 RBI and 52 runs over 428 plate appearances. He performed much better following the All-Star break with a .298/.352/.456 slash line, after he had batted just .190/.275/.325 in the first half.

  • Will Robertson RF | BAL

    White Sox's Will Robertson: Back in big leagues

    The White Sox recalled Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

    Robertson has struggled during his brief time in the majors this season, going 1-for-16 with 11 strikeouts between the Blue Jays and White Sox. He's likely to operate as a reserve outfielder in Chicago.

  • Luis Robert CF | BAL

    White Sox's Luis Robert: Lands on IL with strained hamstring

    The White Sox placed Robert on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain.

    Robert suffered the injury during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals. The severity of the strain hasn't yet been revealed, but even a low-grade strain has the potential to keep Robert shelved longer than the minimum 10 days. Brooks Baldwin and Michael Taylor will likely see the bulk of the playing time in center field while Robert is sidelined.

  • James Outman CF | DET

    Twins' James Outman: Taking seat for series finale

    Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

    Outman was included in the starting nine for the first two contests of the series and went 1-for-7 with a walk, but the left-handed batter will hit the bench for Wednesday's finale while southpaw Eric Lauer toes the rubber for Toronto. Austin Martin will spell Outman in left field.

  • Victor Robles RF | SEA

    Mariners' Victor Robles: Out of lineup again versus righty

    Robles is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Padres.

    The Mariners faced three lefties in a row upon Robles' return from the injured list Saturday, and the right-handed batter started in right field in all of them. However, Seattle is going up against a second straight righty Wednesday in Yu Darvish, and Robles will begin the game on the bench for the second day in a row. Robles looks to be on the short side of a platoon, and he's also facing a potential 10-game suspension, pending the results of his appeal.

  • Mariners' Dominic Canzone: Out of Wednesday's lineup

    Canzone is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres.

    After missing more than a week due to a wrist issue, Canzone returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 7-6 loss and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Though the left-handed-hitting Canzone should be a regular presence in the Seattle lineup against righties now that he's healthy again, he'll take a seat for Wednesday's day game while righty Yu Darvish is on the hill for the Padres. Seattle will turn to Luke Raley in right field.

  • Kyle Isbel CF | KC

    Royals' Kyle Isbel: Clutch off bench

    Isbel went 1-for-1 with a go-ahead RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.

    Isbel played the hero Tuesday, delivering the go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning after coming off the bench the frame prior. His .681 OPS this season hasn't been impressive, but the 28-year-old's strong defense keeps him locked in as the club's regular center fielder.

  • Jose Caballero SS | NYY

    Yankees' Jose Caballero: Sitting in second straight

    Caballero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

    Caballero had started three straight contests in the middle infield from Saturday through Monday, but with the struggling Anthony Volpe settling back in at shortstop after a two-game benching, Caballero has moved back into a utility role. Despite being out of the lineup for Tuesday's 5-1 win, Caballero was still able to make an impact with his speed, as he stole his 41st bag of the season after entering the game as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning and drawing a walk in the bottom of the frame.

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