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  • Reds' Jonathan India: Unlikely to return Tuesday

    India (foot) is unlikely to be activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

    An earlier report indicated India would be activated Tuesday, the first day the infielder is eligible. Reds manager David Bell said that India isn't dealing with a setback, but the club has scheduled India for additional running and batting practice. The goal is to have India ready for activation Friday, when Cincinnati kicks off a three-game road series in Pittsburgh.

  • Danny Mendick 3B | CHW

    Mets' Danny Mendick: Enjoys big offensive effort Monday

    Mendick went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and scored an additional run in an 11-2 rout of the Cubs on Monday.

    Pete Alonso powered the Mets with two homers early, and Mendick provided the icing on the cake with a three-run shot in the seventh inning that made the score 10-2. The long ball was the first of the campaign for Mendick and just his 11th in 440 career at-bats. The 29-year-old started at third base Monday in the wake of Brett Baty being sent down to the minors, and Mendick could operate in the short side of a platoon with Mark Vientos at the hot corner moving forward.

  • Cavan Biggio RF | HOU

    Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Goes deep Monday

    Biggio went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a 3-1 win against the Guardians on Monday.

    In a contest that featured little offense, Biggio provided the biggest hit with a two-run shot in the eighth inning that broke a scoreless tie. The long ball snapped a 20-game homerless streak for Biggio that dated back to June 25. It's been a mostly forgettable campaign for the 28-year-old, as he's slashing a quiet .213/.295/.396 with eight homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs and three stolen bases over 183 plate appearances.

  • Tony Kemp 2B | MIN

    Athletics' Tony Kemp: Hitless in return

    Kemp (rib) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

    Kemp left Wednesday's game with a rib issue but was able to return after missing a handful of games. He got the start in left field and played all nine defensive innings there before Esteury Ruiz hit for him in the bottom of the ninth. Kemp should be good to resume his usual role going forward. He's slashing .215/.304/.308 with three home runs, 22 RBI, 34 runs scored and a career-high 12 stolen bases through 91 contests.

  • Brice Turang 2B | MIL

    Brewers' Brice Turang: Fills box score Monday

    Turang went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 12-1 win over the Rockies.

    Turang did a little bit of everything in this productive effort. He's hit well in August, going 9-for-20 (.450) with two homers, three steals and seven RBI over seven contests this month. The infielder is now slashing .225/.297/.345 with six homers, 14 steals, 27 RBI, 28 runs scored, eight doubles and three triples over 296 plate appearances this season. He got the start at shortstop Monday with Willy Adames resting, but Turang has seen the bulk of his playing time at second base lately.

  • Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield: Gets day off

    Merrifield is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

    Merrifield will get his first day off since July 1, joining Kevin Kiermaier (elbow), Alejandro Kirk and Santiago Espinal as the Blue Jays' reserve position players for the series opener. With Merrifield resting, Cavan Biggio will enter the lineup at second base while rookie Davis Schneider starts in left field and takes over as the Blue Jays' leadoff hitter.

  • Coco Montes 2B | TB

    Rockies' Coco Montes: Optioned to Triple-A

    Montes was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

    Montes heads back to Albuquerque after being recalled July 31. The 26-year-old saw no action and road the bench for the six games he was active for. In a corresponding move, Cole Tucker was called up from Triple-A.

  • Tony Kemp 2B | MIN

    Athletics' Tony Kemp: Rejoins lineup

    Kemp (rib) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

    Kemp has not started a game since leaving last Wednesday's contest with a rib issue, but that streak will come to an end Monday. He will start in left field and occupy the eighth spot in Oakland's batting order.

  • Isan Diaz 2B | DET

    Tigers' Isan Diaz: Claimed off waivers and optioned

    The Tigers claimed Diaz off waivers from the Giants on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

    Diaz appeared in just six big-league games with the Giants this season, but he should have a clearer path to resurfacing in the majors with a Detroit squad that has struggled to generate production from most of its starting infielders throughout the season. He'll look to get off to a good start with Toledo before potentially getting the call to Detroit at some point in the next two months. In a corresponding move, the Tigers designated left-hander Zach Logue for assignment.

  • Jonathan Arauz 3B | LAD

    Mets' Jonathan Arauz: Summoned from Triple-A

    Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. He'll start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Cubs.

    Arauz had been optioned to Syracuse on Friday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Mets for their series with the Cubs after outfielder Starling Marte (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old has logged just six plate appearances in the big leagues this season but could see more involvement during his upcoming stint with the Mets as the organization looks to evaluate some lesser-established players late in the 2023 campaign.

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