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AUGUST 18•MLB.COM
Sean Murphy - On bench SaturdayMurphy is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
ImpactMurphy and Travis d'Arnaud have been alternating starts behind the plate recently and after Murphy started Friday, it'll be d'Arnaud's turn to catch Saturday. Murphy missed the first two months of the season with a strained oblique but has logged a .228/.315/.399 slash line with seven home runs in 178 plate appearances since returning.
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Niko Kavadas - Not facing leftyKavadas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactKavadas went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his MLB debut Friday, but he'll take a seat Saturday against southpaw Chris Sale. Kavadas figures to see plenty of action at DH against right-handers now that Willie Calhoun is off the Angels' roster.
AUGUST 17•ROTOWIRE
Mickey Moniak - On bench SaturdayMoniak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactMoniak will retreat to the bench to avoid a same-hand matchup with Chris Sale. In his place, Kevin Pillar will bat cleanup and play center field.
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Willie Calhoun - Receives outright assignmentThe Angels outrighted Calhoun to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday after he cleared waivers.
ImpactCalhoun was designated for assignment Thursday after appearing in 68 games and posting a .695 OPS while primarily serving as a DH for the Angels. He'll return to Salt Lake, where he's logged a .260/.339/.354 slash line in 109 plate appearances this season.
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