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Sogard started at second base and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Royals.

Sogard, who started three of the four games since having his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester, has hit safely in all three contests. The rookie has gone 4-for-12 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored thus far during his brief time in the majors. As Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) nears the end of his rehab assignment, Sogard's days with the Red Sox could come to end later in the week.

Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks.

Surprisingly, Gimenez's two-run single in the sixth inning marked the first time he'd knocked in any runs since July 13. He's added just two runs scored over 15 contests in that span. Gimenez hasn't been a total slouch -- he's on a 10-game hitting streak, going 14-for-38 (.368) in that span, but it's been a fairly empty average with just three extra-base hits, all of which are doubles. For the season, the second baseman is at a .256/.303/.342 slash line with five home runs, 17 doubles, one triple, 47 RBI, 46 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 104 contests.

Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 win against the Guardians.

Marte took Logan Allen deep in the very first pitch of the game. It was Marte's fifth leadoff homer this season, which trails only Kyle Schwarber and Gunnar Henderson for most this season. Marte has been on a tear over his last 13 games with nine home runs and 21 RBI in that span. The 30-year-old is putting together another stellar campaign, hitting .300/.366/.557 with 28 home runs and 78 RBI through 108 games.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Cardinals.

McNeil took Shawn Armstrong deep in the sixth inning to continue his sudden surge at the plate. The veteran is hitting .348 with five home runs and 16 RBI over his last 20 games. McNeil has now reached double-digit home runs in each of his last two seasons after not doing so since 2019. The Mets will head to Coors Field on Tuesday, although they are scheduled to face two lefties in the three-game series, and McNeil has been mostly playing against righties.

Acuna (foot) came off the bench and went 0-for-1 while playing four innings at shortstop Saturday in Triple-A Syracuse's 7-1 loss to Columbus.

Acuna was scratched from the lineup ahead of Thursday's game versus Columbus due to a foot injury, and while he has yet to return to the starting nine, his ability to enter the game off the bench Saturday suggests he'll avoid a trip to the 7-day injured list. The 22-year-old infielder is hitting .262/.311/.357 with five home runs and 31 stolen bases over 98 games with Syracuse this season.

Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

For the fifth time in six games, the lefty-hitting Gorman will head to the bench. Though his absence from the lineup against Mets lefty Sean Manaea isn't particularly surprising, the lefty-hitting Gorman looks to be at risk of losing out on starts against righties following the trade-deadline addition of Tommy Pham. With Pham picking up starts in the outfield in both of St. Louis' last two matchups with righties, Gorman was included in the lineup for one of those contests and ceded second base to Brendan Donovan in the other game.

Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Kiner-Falefa made his team debut Saturday and went hitless, though he turned things around as a key contributor out of the leadoff spot Sunday. He replaced Andrew McCutchen (quadriceps) atop the order, though Kiner-Falefa looks more likely to settle into the middle of the order as he hit sixth in his team debut and McCutchen does not look likely to miss extended time.

Wagner has seven hits in his first three games with Triple-A Buffalo, including two doubles, one home run, and a 3:2 BB:K.

Acquired as part of the package from the Astros for Yusei Kikuchi, Wagner is making a strong early statement to begin his time in the Blue Jays organization. With Toronto having waved the white flag at the trade deadline and looking ahead to 2025, the 26-year-old son of All-Star closer Billy Wagner figures to make his MLB debut later this season given his .342/.449/.477 slash line at Triple-A in 79 career games at the level. Wagner has played second base in all three of his games with Buffalo, but he could be used as a utility infielder in the majors.

Baldwin went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI on Sunday against the Twins.

Baldwin slugged his first career home run Saturday and followed that up with his second multi-hit game since being recalled July 19. He's also moved up to second in the order as the White Sox attempt to find long-term pieces to their lineup, hitting in between Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert.

Stott went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Mariners.

Stott led off the eighth with a solo home run off of Yimi Garcia in what ignited a five-run inning for the Phillies. The long ball was his third over the last month and he's only managed three RBI over his last 15 starts dating back to July 11. Stott is now slashing .241/.321/.365 with eight homers, 44 RBI, 49 runs, 23 steals and a 41:64 BB:K in 399 plate appearances.