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Walker went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mets.

Walker's bat has come alive with three multi-hit efforts in his last four starts. He's 7-for-17 with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored during that stretch. Just as it looked like his hold on the first base job was flagging -- he hit .127 over 20 games -- Walker's responded. With Jake Lamb (quadriceps) nearing a rehab assignment, the Diamondbacks will have options if Walker's slump returns.

Voit went 1-for-3 with a home run, walk and another run scored in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Red Sox.

Voit got the Yankees on the board by hitting their only home run of the night with a solo shot off David Price in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old has been a tremendous source of power for New York this season, slashing .268/.379/.521 with 15 home runs, 40 runs scored and 39 RBI through 57 games.

Cooper went 1-for-4 with a home run and another run scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Padres.

Cooper hit his fourth home run of the year, this time a two-out solo shot off starter Matt Strahm in the third inning. He then scored another run in the fifth after getting hit by a pitch. Cooper has now hit safely in four straight games and has the potential to become one of Miami's top hitters if he can stay healthy. Through 23 games this season, the 28-year-old is batting .256/.337/.423 with 14 runs scored and 13 RBI.

Cron went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI on Sunday against the Rays.

Cron delivered a bases-clearing double in the fifth inning to account for all three of his RBI in the contest. While he hasn't homered since May 23, he has at least one extra-base hit in five of his last nine games. The 29-year-old has built on his breakout 2018 campaign, hitting .275/.340/.534 across 215 plate appearances.

Gurriel went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Gurriel book-ended the scoring for Houston, getting things started with an RBI double in the first inning before plating one of the decisive runs with a single in the 12th. This was a nice bounce-back effort for Gurriel, who had just three hits in 16 at-bats over his previous four games. He will look to carry this momentum into the next series at Seattle.

Beaty is dealing with a minor left hip injury and may be able to play Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Beaty spoke to reporters after exiting Sunday's action early and clarified that he is dealing with a minor left hip injury. Though there's been no formal announcement or diagnosis from the team, Beaty appears to believe the injury is minor.

Updating an earlier report, Smith is dealing with a hyperextended thumb, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

Smith was scratched from Sunday's lineup with the injury, but he and the team seem to be downplaying its severity. He's scheduled for an MRI Monday, which should clarify his status going forward.

Smith (thumb) will have an MRI after hurting himself on a backswing in Saturday's contest against Arizona, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

Smith was scratched from Sunday's lineup with the injury but was available to pinch hit. That's at least some indication that the injury isn't serious, though the MRI may reveal otherwise. Smith has swung the bat well through 75 plate appearances, hitting .365/.467/.571.

Beaty was removed from Sunday's game against the Phillies with a mild hip flexor that he suffered on a swing, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Beaty exited the game in the top of the fifth inning and was relieved by David Freese at first base. The injury is not believed to be serious, so Beaty could return to begin the team's series at Arizona on Monday. He's hit well for average since being called up May 16 but for little power, slashing .286/.286/.310 through 42 plate appearances.

Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Calhoun will bow out against a lefty (Marco Gonzales), allowing the hot-hitting Cesar Puello to pick up his fourth start in five games. The Angels will oppose another southpaw (Jon Lester) on Monday, so Calhoun could find himself on the bench again for that contest.