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Polanco isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Polanco picked up a stolen bag, two base knocks and an RBI in Game 1, and he'll get the rest of the day off. Luis Arraez draws the start at second base and bats leadoff in Polanco's place.

Short isn't starting Monday's game against the Rangers.

Short had started in each of the last three games, and he went 1-for-10 with a run and five strikeouts during that time. Harold Castro will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Arroyo hit the injured list as expected with a left hamstring strain Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Arroyo started at first base for the first time in his career Sunday, a position he was expected to occupy on a regular basis going forward, with the arrival of center fielder Jarren Duran pushing Enrique Hernandez in to second base. Arroyo lasted less than three innings at his new spot before injuring his hamstring while stretching to catch a throw. He'll be out for at least 10 days, with Danny Santana (quadriceps) returning from the injured list in a corresponding move. Santana could split time with Bobby Dalbec at first base until Arroyo returns.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Sunday's loss to the Yankees that Arroyo (hamstring) will likely need to spend time on the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Arroyo was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after he left Sunday's game, and it's not yet clear whether he'll need to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The injury comes at a tough time for Arroyo, who was set to move into a full-time role after Cora announced prior to the contest that the 26-year-old would displace Bobby Dalbec as the team's primary first baseman versus right-handed pitchers. If the Red Sox elect not to give the starting job back to Dalbec, Danny Santana (quadriceps) -- who is set to be activated from the IL on Monday -- could serve as the primary replacement for Arroyo at first base.

Torres went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, two walks and a strikeout in a 9-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.

Torres opened the game's scoring with a solo home run in the second, walked in the fourth, and brought home a run with his seventh-inning walk. He now has homers in consecutive games, though that brings his total to just five this season in 80 games after hitting three in 42 games in 2020. He'll look to continue the momentum with a short series against Philadelphia beginning Tuesday.

Rosario went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over Oakland.

Both of the shortstop's hits were singles, and he added his ninth stolen base of the year after getting aboard in the eighth inning. Rosario continues to provide a bit of speed, and he's also hit five triples in 83 games this year. Overall, he's slashing .265/.309/.376 with five home runs, 26 RBI and 41 runs scored through 327 plate appearances.

Arroyo was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees due to a left hamstring strain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Arroyo suffered the injury while stretching to retrieve a throw to first base Sunday, and he's apparently dealing with a hamstring issue. Whether he's forced to miss additional time remains to be seen, but Bobby Dalbec and Danny Santana (quadriceps) could step in at first base if Arroyo is sidelined.

Arroyo exited Sunday's game against the Yankees with an apparent injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arroyo was shaken up when he stretched to retrieve a throw to first base in the bottom of the third inning, and he was immediately replaced by Bobby Dalbec at first base. He went hitless in his lone plate appearance prior to suffering his injury. The nature and severity of the 26-year-old's injury aren't yet clear.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees that Arroyo will serve as the team's primary first baseman versus right-handed pitching, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Arroyo will assume those duties from Bobby Dalbec, who has lost hold of the gig after striking out in 35.5 percent of his plate appearances on the month while posting a poor .484 OPS. Dalbec is still expected to make regular starts versus left-handed pitching, but Arroyo should have a path to playing time against southpaws at second base. Arroyo, who will bat ninth Sunday, could be an intriguing pickup in deeper mixed leagues now that he'll be getting a look in an everyday role.

The Angels optioned Wong to Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Wong surrendered his spot on the active roster to top outfield prospect Brandon Marsh, who was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move. During his latest stint with the big club, Wong appeared in only one game and struck out in his lone at-bat.