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Stott is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Marlins.

Stott will sit for the first time since July 29, having gone 9-for-32 with a double, a triple, six RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base over his last eight straight starts. Edmundo Sosa will take over at shortstop and bat eighth against Miami.

Marte went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over the Pirates.

Marte helped give Diamondbacks closer Ian Kennedy some added cushion with two outs in the bottom of the eighth, when he poked a base hit past a diving Oneil Cruz to plate two runs. Though he often occupies a spot in the heart of the order for Arizona, Marte now has just three multi-RBI games since the beginning of July, and his production in other categories has been rather empty as well. Over the past five weeks, he's managed only six home runs, zero stolen bases and 18 runs while batting .252 over a 31-game stretch.

India (hamstring) plans to be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

India was removed in the early stages of Monday's matchup due to a right hamstring injury, but he was feeling better after the game. The team will likely re-evaluate the infielder Tuesday morning to determine his status moving forward, but it's a good sign that India feels like he won't miss any additional time.

India left Monday's game against the Mets due to a right hamstring injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

India dealt with an injury to his right hamstring earlier in the season, and he ended up missing nearly two months while on the mend, per Goldsmith. However, the severity of the current injury is not yet clear.

Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Vargas appeared in two games since being recalled Aug. 2, collecting two hits (one double) and two RBI in eight at-bats while also swiping a bag. The Dodgers have yet to announce a corresponding move, but per Ardaya, the club may be preparing to activate Justin Turner (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list.

Bannon was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Monday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Bannon will return to the organization he was drafted by in 2017 after he was designated for assignment by the Orioles this week. The 26-year-old appeared in four games with Baltimore this year, going 2-for-14 with five strikeouts. Overall, Bannon has produced a .229 average with 11 homers, 58 RBI, 45 runs and six stolen bases over 275 at-bats in 78 games while spending the majority of the season with Triple-A Norfolk.

Guillorme is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

The lefty-hitting Guillorme will take a seat against a right-handed starter (Justin Dunn), but he still appears to be holding down the strong side of platoon at third base with Eduardo Escobar, who is starting Monday for only the second time in the Mets' last eight games. Guillorme, meanwhile, was included in the lineup in each of the last seven contests, a stretch in which the Mets faced six right-handers and one southpaw. He recorded only five hits in 26 at-bats during that span, but the Mets value the smooth defense Guillorme brings in the infield.

Jones (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on July 23 and was placed on the full-season minor-league injured list.

Jones was released by the Orioles in early June, a few days after he underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery. By signing with the Dodgers, Jones will have the ability to conduct his rehab process in a team structure, and depending on how quickly he's able to start throwing again, he could be back to full health for spring training. Jones, 25, appeared in 29 games in the majors between stops with the Angels and Orioles in 2020 and 2021 and slashed .212/.339/.343 in 118 plate appearances at Triple-A Norfolk this season before being cut loose by Baltimore.

Estrada (concussion) went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-4 win Sunday in Oakland.

In his first game back since suffering a concussion last Saturday, Estrada knocked a two-run homer to give the Giants a 4-1 lead in the sixth. He hit sixth and played second base. The 26-year-old has been a valuable player for San Francisco this season, filling in for Brandon Crawford at short and occasionally playing the outfield. The homer was his 10th of the year, making him one of just a handful of middle infielders with double-digit homers and stolen bases.

Estrada (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list and will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday against the Athletics, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Estrada suffered a concussion last weekend and will rejoin the active roster Sunday after clearing MLB's protocols. The 26-year-old should operate as San Francisco's primary second baseman moving forward since shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is also back from the injured list.