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    MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports Mark Vientos suffered a bone fracture on a hit-by-pitch in Thursday’s game against the Royals.

    He’s “obviously going to miss weeks” per DiComo. Vientos has struggled this year, hitting .211/.253/.388 with 11 homers — and just .169/.215/.297 in 158 plate appearances against right-handers. The Mets may do the simple thing and add Ronny Mauricio back to the roster here for the weekend, but it’s possible they’ll look for a replacement first baseman.
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    Brice Turang was scratched from the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Marlins with right foot soreness.

    Braden Shewmake takes over at the keystone with Turang taking a seat after fouling a ball off his right foot during Friday’s second-half opener. He’s delivered top-three fantasy value at second base this season, hitting .263/.359/.460 with 66 runs scored, 14 homers, 60 RBI and 15 steals in 421 plate appearances through 92 games. It’s unclear whether there are any plans for him to undergo imaging at this juncture. There should be a more definitive update on his status later this weekend. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.
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    Christian Encarnacion-Strand is at third base and hitting eighth on Saturday against the Astros.

    Encarnacion-Strand will get a chance to make an impact for the Orioles while Blaze Alexander is sidelined with a fractured left hand. The 26-year-old former prospect has always possessed impressive raw power, but he’s never been able to parlay it into an everyday role at the highest level during his time with the Reds. He’s in a great spot with Camden Yards being an ideal spot for right-handed pop. A wait-and-see approach is preferable here, but he’s the type of hitter that could get hot and make some noise in a hurry.
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    Michael Soroka (glute) threw a bullpen session on Saturday at Chase Field.

    Soroka is working his way back from a left glute strain that put him on the injured list back in late June. The general expectation is that he’ll need at least one minor league rehab start before returning to Arizona’s rotation at some point in August.
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    Cody Bradford (elbow) will make another minor league rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

    Bradford tossed one inning last weekend in his first rehab start since early April. The 28-year-old lefty suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from last year’s Tommy John surgery, but appears to be trending towards making it back to the majors at some point in the late stages of the second half.
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    Jordan Montgomery (elbow) will make another minor league rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

    Montgomery has allowed three runs over nine innings across three starts at the Triple-A level since July 2. The 33-year-old veteran lefty is getting close to making it back from last year’s Tommy John surgery and should be an option for Texas at some point in early August.
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    A.J. Puk (shoulder) will receive a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

    Puk was shut down from throwing with a capsular strain in his left shoulder last month and will get an additional medical opinion before the club determines his next steps. The 31-year-old lefty was on the precipice of making it back from elbow surgery before suffering the setback. There should be a definitive update on his status at some point in the coming days.
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    Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) has been cleared to resume baseball activities.

    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Saturday that Lawlar underwent an MRI that showed healing, but the issue isn’t completely resolved yet. He hit the injured list with a right hamstring strain back on June 20. The 24-year-old former top prospect has shown some encouraging signs at the plate this season, but he’s been snake-bitten by injuries, which have limited him to just 12 games. He hasn’t been cleared to resume running at full speed, so he’ll need to continue building up that progression before he’s cleared to return.
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    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Ryne Nelson (elbow) will begin a throwing progression next week.

    Nelson has been shut down since hitting the injured list with a right elbow strain back on June 19. The 28-year-old will be racing the clock to make it back this season since he’ll need a couple weeks to build up his arm strength before he’s cleared for a rehab assignment. However, it’s theoretically possible he’ll make it back before the end of the year.
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    David Hamilton (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville.

    Hamilton hit the injured list with a mild left hamstring strain just prior to the All-Star break. He should make it back to Milwaukee in a reserve role before the end of the month.
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    Clay Holmes (fibula) will face hitters on Saturday in a live batting practice session.

    Holmes was originally slated to make a minor league rehab start for High-A Brooklyn, but that has been scrapped due to the high possibility of rain in the forecast. The 33-year-old impending free agent has drawn some interest as a potential trade candidate, unless the Mets opt to extend him, while working his way back from a fractured fibula that put him on the shelf back in mid-May.