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Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Arraez (shoulder) will be joining the Twins for the start of their upcoming road trip, which begins Monday in Seattle, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Arraez has been rehabbing with Triple-A St. Paul since Friday, and he's apparently been feeling well in his return to the diamond. While Baldelli didn't explicitly say when the utility man could be activated, all signs point toward him being reinstated from the injured list prior to Monday's series opener against the Mariners. Arraez hasn't played since May 23 because of a right shoulder strain, but he could pick up regular work in the outfield upon being activated.

Kemp is in the starting lineup Sunday against Kansas City, playing second base and batting ninth, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Kemp has received the bulk of his starts against right-handed starters this season, but he'll get the nod against southpaw Kris Bubic on Sunday. Kemp has enjoyed a strong month of June so far, going 10-for-30 with a triple, homer, six RBI and eight runs scored across nine games.

Castro will start at first base and bat ninth Sunday against the White Sox, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Castro wasn't included in the Tigers' initial lineup for the series finale, but he'll end up cracking the starting nine after Jonathan Schoop was scratched with a sore left hand. Assuming Schoop's injury proves to be a minor concern, Castro will likely transition back into a utility role in the infield during the upcoming week.

Arraez (shoulder) is 2-for-8 with a walk in two games for Triple-A St. Paul during his current rehab stint. " I throw a couple balls yesterday and my shoulder's good, so I'm ready to go right now," he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

It's not clear how many games Arraez will need before being activated from the injured list, but it sounds like he has a good chance of returning early this week. He could see regular duty in the outfield when he returns given all the injuries in the Twins' outfield.

Clement was recalled to the 26-man roster prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Clement was recalled to the big club May 30 but did not appear in a game before being sent back to Triple-A Columbus on June 1. The infielder will rejoin Cleveland on Sunday and will look to make his major-league debut at some point in the coming days. Triston McKenzie was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding roster move.

Castro is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the White Sox.

Castro will get a breather with Chicago sending lefty Carlos Rodon to the mound. Isaac Paredes will man the hot corner and bat seventh in the series finale.

Polanco went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Astros.

Polanco hit a two-run home run off Luis Garcia in the fifth inning to lengthen the Twins' lead. In addition, he added a pair of singles and a third RBI in the game. The 27-year-old is slashing .251/.320/.447 with nine homers, 30 RBI and a team-leading 33 runs scored. He also has three stolen bases this season. Saturday was his fifth multi-hit game in June.

Lopez went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-2 loss to Oakland.

With Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) out again, Lopez has regained a regular presence in the starting nine. The 26-year-old has a .224/.320/.301 slash line with six stolen bases, 10 RBI and 25 runs scored through 186 plate appearances this year. He's added three triples and six doubles. Lopez is likely to handle the strong side of a platoon at shortstop, with Hanser Alberto taking weak-side duties.

Castro went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 15-2 blowout loss to the White Sox.

Castro accounted for both of Detroit's runs when he took White Sox starter Dylan Cease deep in the first inning. The 27-year-old Castro was also called upon to mop up an inning in the laugher, and he didn't allow a baserunner in the ninth. The utility man has a .290/.333/.327 slash line with one homer, 13 RBI and seven runs scored across 115 plate appearances. Despite the solid on-base skills, his lack of both power and an everyday role greatly limits Castro's fantasy impact.

Biggio went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Red Sox.

Biggio looked excellent at the plate Saturday and has recorded hits in his two games since returning from a stint on the injured list. This was his first multi-hit game since May 15 and while he boosted his average to .222 with a .685 OPS, he continues to have a down year across most offensive categories.