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Kim went 1-for-4 with a run and a stolen base Tuesday in an 8-5 win over the Angels.

Kim has settled in as San Diego's leadoff hitter, as he's batted atop the lineup in 10 of his past 11 starts. He's been more power than speed during that span, slashing .289/.377/.644 with five home runs, 10 RBI and Tuesday's theft. Nonetheless, Kim offers value in both areas -- he's already swiped a career-high 14 bags this season and is one shy of his career-best mark with 10 long balls. Kim's appeal as a leadoff hitter is further buoyed by his career-high 11.7 percent walk rate on the campaign.

Gonzales went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.

He began his career with three hitless efforts, but he's now racked up three straight multi-hit games. Gonzales has showed solid power with two home runs, three doubles and a triple among his 11 hits through 11 games. He's added nine RBI and eight runs scored and should continue to split time between second base and shortstop while Ji Hwan Bae (ankle) is out.

Albies went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Guardians.

Albies tied the game with each of his homers, which came in the fifth and ninth innings. The second baseman has gone deep four times over four games in July, upping his power again after he slugged seven long balls in 25 games in June. For the season, he's up to 22 homers, 63 RBI, 46 runs scored and six stolen bases while slashing .264/.318/.525 through 85 contests. His career high in homers is 30, which he established in 2021.

Vargas is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

Mookie Betts will start at second base and bat leadoff versus the Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Vargas went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Monday's series opener and is slashing just .197/.301/.369 through 294 plate appearances this season.

Peguero was promoted Tuesday to Triple-A Indianapolis, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Peguero is moving up a level after slashing .260/.333/.453 with 11 home runs and 19 stolen bases over 69 games this summer at Double-A Altoona. The 22-year-old infielder made his MLB debut in a one-game stint last season and could get a more extended look with the Pirates down the stretch here in 2023.

Marte is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Geraldo Perdomo is playing second base and batting leadoff. Nick Ahmed will start at shortstop and hit eighth. This appears to be a planned day of physical and mental rest for Marte, who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's series finale versus the Angels.

India went 3-for-6 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Nationals.

India opened the scoring Tuesday with an RBI single in the first inning before socking a pair of two-run homers later in the contest. The 26-year-old India had been struggling a bit at this dish, going 2-for-22 (.091) in his prior six games. However, he's been productive in the power department -- he now has seven home runs in his last 21 games despite going 16-for-82 (.195) in that span. Overall, India's slashing .255/.344/.426 with 13 homers, 64 runs scored, 48 RBI and 12 stolen bases through 381 plate appearances this year.

The Mets optioned Mendick to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Mendick went 0-for-7 with zero walks and one strikeout during his 10-day stay in the majors. DJ Stewart will take his place on New York's bench.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Tuesday that Donovan will be on a no-throw program through the All-Star break due to arm pain, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Donovan is out of the Cardinals' lineup for a second straight game Tuesday against the Marlins and will be limited to DH and pinch-hitting duties when he does play. The hope is that the versatile 26-year-old can get back into the field later this month, maybe even right after the All-Star break. There's no word of any structural damage in his right (throwing) arm.

Colorado recalled Trejo from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Trejo returns to the Rockies in a utility infield role following a three-week stay in the minors. He hit the ball well on the farm but holds a weak .241/.271/.313 batting line with zero home runs across 41 games (119 plate appearances) this year in the bigs.