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Merrifield went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss against Texas.

Merrifield was one of three Kansas City players who recorded at least two base knocks, and he made his presence felt in the box score with an RBI single in the fifth inning that scored Kelvin Gutierrez. With the RBI, Merrifield now has 43 runs batted in while hitting .279 on the campaign. He's only been held hitless once in his last 13 games and collected five hits in the weekend series.

Lux went 1-for-3 with a run scored, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Lux walked in the second inning and scored on Zach McKinstry's grand slam. Also, he stole second base in the fifth inning for his second steal of the season. Prior to Sunday, Lux was hitless in his last seven games. This season, he is slashing .230/.312/.361 with six home runs, 32 RBI and 34 runs in 260 plate appearances.

Gonzales went 1-for-4 with his fourth homer and two RBI on Sunday for High-A Greensboro.

Gonzales, who also homered Saturday in his return from the IL list, played this weekend for the first time since fracturing his right pinky finger May 19. The 22-year-old likely needs only experience and good health to become an impact player for the Pirates. It wouldn't be surprising to see Gonzales promoted -- along with fellow infielder Liover Peguero -- to Double-A before summer's end.

Marte will undergo imaging on his hamstring Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Marte aggravated his hamstring injury Saturday following a two-game absence, and he was held out of the lineup Sunday. The 27-year-old didn't appear off the bench, and his tests Monday could help determine the extent of his injury.

Biggio went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.

Biggio had gone just 0-for-7 with a run, a walk and a strikeout across his last two games, and he got a day off Saturday as a result. However, he broke out of his slump in his return to the lineup and provided some insurance in the bottom of the fifth inning with a two-run double. In his 15 games since he returned from the injured list, the 26-year-old has hit .292 with three home runs, four doubles, seven runs and six RBI.

Mendick isn't in the lineup for Sunday's Game 2 against the Mariners.

Mendick entered the conclusion of Saturday's suspended game and went 0-for-1. He'll remain out of the lineup for the second game while Leury Garcia starts at second base and bats eighth.

Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Yankees.

Returning to the leadoff spot Sunday, the 29-year-old knocked the first pitch he saw from Gerrit Cole for a home run, setting the tone for Boston in the win. In the eighth inning, Hernandez knocked in Boston's last run by scoring Marwin Gonzalez on a double. Through 256 plate appearances, Hernandez is slashing .228/.289/.401 with seven homers, 22 RBI, 35 runs scored and a stolen base.

Marte (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

Marte returned from a two-game absence Saturday but exited the contest early after aggravating the hamstring injury. It's unclear if the 27-year-old will be available off the bench Sunday. Pavin Smith will shift to center field while Josh Reddick starts in right.

Kim (finger) is starting at third base and batting seventh Sunday versus Arizona, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 25-year-old has been nursing a finger injury throughout the week and will start for the first time in four games, though he appeared off the bench in each contest. Kim has found success in June, going 9-for-32 with two homers, a double, five RBI, three runs and a stolen base in 18 games.

Castro is not starting Sunday against the Astros.

Castro will take a seat as Zack Short starts at shortstop for the third straight game. Castro had previously been splitting time at shortstop with Isaac Paredes, and that could continue to be the case with Short going forward.