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  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor: Slugs homer in win

    Naylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-0 win over the Pirates.

    Naylor hit safely for the fifth game in a row, and this was his third straight contest with an extra-base hit. The first baseman went deep in the fifth inning for the final scoring play of the game. Naylor is slashing .287/.348/.450 with six homers, 33 RBI, 27 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 13 doubles and a triple over 53 contests this season, featuring in a near-everyday role.

  • Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Piling up knocks during hit streak

    Pasquantino went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Reds.

    Pasquantino continues to pile up hits, now riding a 10-game hitting streak and collecting 17 knocks during this span. It's been an extended hot streak at the plate for the 27-year-old first baseman, as he's now batting .346 (36-for-104) with five homers, three doubles, 14 RBI and 13 runs scored over his last 25 outings. The lefty-hitting Pasquantino now owns four three-hit efforts this season, and he should continue to see plenty of RBI chances as long as he's primarily batting third for the Royals.

  • Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt: Sitting Monday

    Goldschmidt is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday.

    Ben Rice will start at first base and bat in the leadoff spot in Monday's series opener. Goldschmidt went 7-for-17 with one steal and two RBI over his last four games, and since the beginning of May he has slashed .329/.393/.513 with three steals, three home runs and 14 RBI in 85 plate appearances.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | SF

    Padres' Luis Arraez: Not starting Monday

    Arraez is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Marlins on Monday.

    Arraez -- who has gone 0-for-12 over his last three games -- will get his first rest day since being activated from the 10-day injured list April 29. Jake Cronenworth will shift over to first while Jose Iglesias gets the start at the keystone.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Guardians' Carlos Santana: Out of lineup Monday

    Santana (leg) isn't part of the starting nine for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

    Santana was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to left leg tightness, and his removal was deemed precautionary. The Guardians have opted to withhold Santana from the lineup again Monday, allowing for Kyle Manzardo to draw the start at first base while Lane Thomas starts at DH.

  • Blaine Crim 1B | COL

    Rangers' Blaine Crim: Called up

    The Rangers recalled Crim from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

    Crim will join the Rangers for his second big-league stint after going hitless in 11 at-bats at the start of May. He'll likely mix in at first base behind Jake Burger and at DH after Joc Pederson (hand) was placed on the injured list. In 180 plate appearances at Triple-A in 2025, Crim slashed .294/.361/.544 with 10 home runs.

  • Cardinals' Willson Contreras: Back in lineup Monday

    Contreras (back) is in the lineup for Monday's game against Orioles, starting at first base and batting cleanup.

    A bout of back spasms kept Contreras out of the starting lineup for all three games over the weekend, but he reported improvement Sunday and is evidently feeling well to play in the series opener in Baltimore against right-hander Charlie Morton. The 33-year-old Contreras has six homers this year but has not produced to his usual levels so far, posting a .729 OPS through 49 games, matching his career low.

  • Royals' Jac Caglianone: On fire at Triple-A

    Caglianone has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with five home runs, 10 RBI and five runs scored in six games since being promoted to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

    Caglianone moved up to Omaha after slashing .316/.385/.546 in 175 plate appearances at Double-A Northwest Arkansas to begin the season, and he hasn't skipped a beat at the next level. The 22-year-old looks to be on the fast track to making his MLB debut, and he's notably made three of his starts with Omaha so far in the corner outfield. Though first base might end up being Caglianone's long-term home in the majors, left field, right field and the designated-hitter spot represent his most logical avenues for playing time with Kansas City in 2025.

  • Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS

    Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Nearing rehab assignment

    Gonzalez (quadriceps) appears to be close to beginning a rehab assignment, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

    Gonzalez experienced a setback last week that delayed his rehab, but manager Alex Cora said Sunday the infielder is feeling better and is awaiting word from the medical team to determine his next step. Prior to his injury, Gonzalez had been part of a rotation of players at first base, covering for the injured Triston Casas (knee). The Red Sox have been leaning on Nick Sogard and Abraham Toro at the position since Gonzalez landed on the shelf with a left quad contusion.

  • Curtis Mead 3B | CHW

    Rays' Curtis Mead: Homers in three straight games

    Mead hit a two-run home run in his only plate appearance Sunday against the Blue Jays.

    Mead has seen increased playing time across the last week, though that was only because the Rays faced three lefties. He's started just four games against right-handed pitching all season, limiting his fantasy appeal despite the fact that he has a home run in each of his last three games -- two of which were starts.

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