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  • Kole Calhoun 1B | CLE

    Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun: Not starting Sunday

    Calhoun is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

    Calhoun went hitless in his return from a hamstring strain strain Saturday. The veteran outfielder will get at the least the beginning portion of Sunday's game off before the club breaks for the All-Star Game.

  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Tests positive for COVID-19

    Bohm tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and will miss at least 10 days, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

    Bohm was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, though it was initially unclear whether that was due to a positive test or contact tracing. He'll now be forced to miss a minimum of a week and a half, though his absence will be extended beyond that if he's unable to quickly pass through the league's health and safety protocols. Brad Miller could see an increase in playing time in Bohm's absence.

  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Tested positive for COVID-19

    Bohm (COVID-19) tested positive for the virus and will miss at least 10 days, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

    Whether he misses more than 10 days will depend on his symptoms and future test results. Brad Miller and Luke Williams figure to carry the load at third base until Bohm returns.

  • Bobby Dalbec 1B | CHW

    Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec: On bench Saturday

    Dalbec is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Dalbec had a hitless, three-strikeout game Saturday, lowering his average to .273 in the last ten contests. Marwin Gonzalez will start at first base and bat eighth in the final game before the break.

  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Placed on COVID-19 injured list

    Bohm was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

    Bohm left Saturday's game against Boston due to health and safety protocols, and now his placement on the COVID-19 injured list means he'll remain out Sunday. The third baseman's post All-Star break status should become more clear as the week progresses.

  • Keston Hiura 2B | LAD

    Brewers' Keston Hiura: On bench again Sunday

    Hiura is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Reds.

    The 24-year-old entered Saturday's contest as a pinch hitter but struck out in both of his plate appearances. Rowdy Tellez will start at first base in a rough matchup against righty Luis Castillo.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Royals' Carlos Santana: Managing wrist issue

    Santana is not starting Sunday due to a wrist issue that arose during Saturday's loss to Cleveland, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

    Santana was replaced by Jarrod Dyson as Ryan O'Hearn shifted to first base late in Saturday's contest. The reason for Santana's departure wasn't clear initially, but it's now known that he banged up his wrist. He'll sit for the first time this season Sunday, and it's not currently clear if he'll be available off the bench. If Santana is given the entire game off, he'll have five full days to rest his wrist prior to the season resuming next Friday.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Royals' Carlos Santana: Takes seat Sunday

    Santana is not starting Sunday against Cleveland.

    Santana will get a breather after going hitless across seven at-bats during the previous two games. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base as Jorge Soler handles the DH duties Sunday.

  • Kole Calhoun 1B | CLE

    Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun: Hitless in return

    Calhoun started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 22-1 loss to the Dodgers.

    Calhoun was reinstated off the 60-day injured list Saturday, appearing in his first MLB game since April 27. He had suffered a setback while on rehab assignment, appearing in two games before being recalled from rehab. He has since gotten at-bats in the Arizona Complex League and at the team's training complex. He's in the final year of a two-year deal signed prior to the 2020 season, so Calhoun is a prime candidate to be moved to a playoff contender before the trade deadline.

  • Pete Alonso 1B | BAL

    Mets' Pete Alonso: Goes deep in Game 2 win

    Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 2 of Saturday's twin bill versus Pittsburgh.

    The first baseman went 0-for-3 in the matinee but contributed a solo homer in the third inning of the nightcap. The long ball was his fourth in his past eight games, a stretch during which he has also collected nine RBI. Over that span, six of Alonso's seven hits have gone for extra bases.

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