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  • Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Launches sixth homer

    Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Orioles.

    The 25-year-old crushed a Grayson Rodriguez slider in the fourth inning, sending it over the fence in straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 109.2 mph. Guerrero is beginning to flash a little more power -- over his last 11 games, he has three doubles and two of his six homers on the year -- but he's been making plenty of hard contact, slashing .367/.452/.495 since the beginning of May with 16 RBI and 16 runs in 28 contests.

  • Joey Gallo LF | CHW

    Nationals' Joey Gallo: Launches fifth homer

    Gallo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Mets.

    Gallo launched his fifth home run of the season, but he has seen his playing time decrease over the past week. The 30-year-old has started just four of the past seven contests following a streak of 10-consecutive starts. Gallo will need to clean up his dismal .156 average and 45 percent strikeout rate to garner consistent playing time moving forward.

  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | CLE

    Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Homers, swipes bag

    Hoskins went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia.

    Hoskins' seventh-inning blast off Zack Wheeler was the Brewers' only run of the night. The 31-year-old still managed to be productive, however, notching his second stolen base of the season in a strong all-around performance. Since being activated off the 15-day injured list May 31, Hoskins has started three of four games for the Brewers, batting 4-for-10 with one home run and one steal.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | SF

    Padres' Luis Arraez: Could hit off bench

    Arraez (shoulder) might be available to pinch hit Monday against the Angels, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

    Arraez departed Sunday's game against the Royals after a slide into second base, and his name wasn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup. "Luis came in today, feels better," said manager Mike Shildt. "We don't feel like it's anything structural, which is another thing that's encouraging. It's just a matter of he's sore. Got some stiffness, some soreness." The Padres appear to be exercising caution with Arraez and could use him in a pinch-hit scenario Monday evening if the situation arises.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | SF

    Padres' Luis Arraez: Not starting Monday

    Arraez is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Angels after exiting Sunday's game in the fifth inning due to an apparent neck/shoulder injury.

    The lefty-hitting Arraez wasn't able to finish out Sunday's series finale following an awkward slide into second base, and the injury appears to be bothering him enough to keep him out of Monday's matchup. The Padres have yet to provide an update on Arraez's status, so he'll be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light. Donovan Solano will start at first base Monday, while Jurickson Profar will serve as the designated hitter.

  • Nolan Schanuel 1B | LAA

    Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Returns to lineup Monday

    Schanuel (thumb) is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Monday's game against the Padres.

    Schanuel missed three contests while nursing a sore left thumb but is feeling well enough to give it a go in the Angels' series opener against the Padres. The first baseman will carry an uninspiring .224/.294/.328line into action Monday.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | CIN

    Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Losing work against lefties

    Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

    Though Lowe owns a 113 wRC+ against left-handers for his career, he's struggled to maintain that level of effectiveness in those matchups so far this season. Over 55 plate appearances versus lefties in 2024, Lowe is slashing .250/.327/.292 (80 wRC+). At least for the time being, manager Bruce Bochy is seemingly viewing Lowe as a platoon player. The first baseman is on the bench for the third game in a row, with the Rangers facing lefties in each of those contests.

  • Kris Bryant RF | COL

    Rockies' Kris Bryant: Dealing with sore back

    Rockies manager Bud Black said that Bryant isn't in the lineup Monday against the Reds due to a sore back, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

    Black noted that Bryant is sore after the 32-year-old made a twisting catch in the outfield during Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers. Bryant is consulting with doctors and trainers and is considered day-to-day for now. With Bryant on the bench Monday, Jacob Stallings will step in as the Rockies' designated hitter.

  • Keston Hiura 2B | LAD

    Keston Hiura: Released by Detroit

    The Tigers released Hiura on Monday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

    Hiura was hitting just .232/.312/.401 at Triple-A Toledo and wasn't going to be playing much anymore after Spencer Torkelson joined Toledo's roster. The 27-year-old Hiura hasn't seen any action at the major-league level since 2022.

  • Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Officially sent to Triple-A

    The Tigers optioned Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

    Multiple reports after the Tigers' 8-4 win over the Red Sox on Sunday suggested that Torkelson was en route to Triple-A, but Detroit waited until shortly before Monday's series opener in Texas to make the move official. Torkelson slugged 31 home runs last season, and many anticipated another step forward in 2024, but it simply hasn't come together, with the former top prospect slashing just .201/.266/.330 with four home runs across 229 plate appearances. He'll be back in the majors eventually, but a reset at Toledo was deemed necessary. Mark Canha will draw the start at first base Monday, and Gio Urshela will also be an option at the position while Torkelson is out of the picture.

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