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Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's win 3-0 win over the Orioles.

Raley continues to be an all-or-nothing hitter, slugging eight home runs over 85 plate appearances while striking out 30 times. Given his prolific power numbers, it'll be hard to keep him out of the starting lineup. However, the Rays have numerous offensive threats, so they may choose to keep playing him exclusively against right-handed starters.

France went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 loss against the Rangers.

France's opposite-field shot to right gave Seattle a 1-0 lead in the first inning, which ended up being the team's only run of the game. France is now on a six-game hit streak, but he still has work to do in the power-hitting department. With just two long balls through 35 games played, the infielder is well behind his pace of 20 homers in 140 games from last year.

Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional RBI in a 5-2 win against the Marlins on Moday.

Walker plated the first run of the game with a double in the fourth inning, and he smashed a massive 459-foot solo shot two frames later. The two-hit performance extended his on-base streak to 10 games, a span in which he is slashing .409/.435/.886 with six long balls, 13 RBI and 11 runs. Walker is up to nine homers and 28 RBI on the season and has pushed his slash line up to .289/.324/.563.

Cooper (ear) will take part in onfield workouts Tuesday in Jupiter, Noah Berger of FishStripes reports.

Cooper has been shut down from baseball activities over the last few days as he continues to recover from an inner ear infection, but he's since been cleared to resume workouts. A timetable for his return has yet to be established, but this is a clear step in the right direction.

Raley is starting at first base and batting eighth for the Rays on Monday in Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Yandy Diaz will slide into the designated hitter spot while Raley handles first. Raley has been a true all-or-nothing hitter this season, slugging seven home runs while posting a 39.7 percent strikeout rate.

Noda is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Yankees.

Noda will head to the bench after he went 5-for-11 with four extra-base hits, four RBI and four runs scored over the three-game series with the Royals. With left-hander Nestor Cortes on the mound for the Yankees, Jesus Aguilar will take over at first base and bat fourth in the series opener with New York.

Cron is out of the lineup Monday versus the Pirates, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Cron will head to the bench Monday as the Rockies start a three-game series in Pittsburgh. The 33-year-old has gone 4-for-20 with two doubles, two runs scored and six walks while striking out four times over six games in the month of May. Mike Moustakas will replace him at first base and bat sixth in the series opener with the Pirates.

Naylor is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Naylor will take a seat Monday as the Guardians start their three-game series with the Tigers. Since the beginning of May, Naylor has gone 4-for-24 from the plate, notching two doubles, four RBI and a run scored while striking out eight times over six contests. David Fry will draw the start at first base and bat fifth in the series opener with Detroit.

Santana went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a steal in Sunday's loss against the Blue Jays.

Santana drove in Pittsburgh's lone run Sunday with an RBI single in the eighth inning. He also snagged his fourth stolen base of the year, swiping second on the backend of a double steal. The 37-year-old veteran is a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts this year after not attempting a steal in 131 games last season. While Santana shouldn't be counted on as a long-term speed threat, he's provided some value with the bat, slashing .263/.346/.407 with two homers, 14 runs scored and 20 RBI through 136 plate appearances this season.

Olson went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's 3-2 win over Baltimore.

Olson's first-inning homer was Atlanta's lone run until Sam Hilliard scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning. The long ball was Olson's 10th of the year and his fourth in 11 games. The 29-year-old first baseman is slashing .246/.369/.530 with 30 runs scored and 27 RBI through his first 160 plate appearances this season.