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The Twins plan to call up Julien from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Julien will be joining the roster as a replacement for Joey Gallo, who will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right intercostal strain. Coming off an impressive showing in the World Baseball Classic, Julien has posted a .934 OPS through 29 at-bats at St. Paul heading into Tuesday. Julien appears to have a bright future, but fantasy players should be cognizant that he won't be guaranteed everyday playing time to begin his MLB career.

Nationals manager Davey Martinez told reporters that Garcia (hamstring) is available off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Angels with a good chance to return to the starting lineup Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Garcia has been out since leaving Friday's game with tightness in his hamstring. Even if the infielder doesn't get into the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, it sounds like he'll be ready to roll for the Nationals by the end of the week and avoid a trip to the injured list.

Julien was removed early from Tuesday's lineup for Triple-A St. Paul ahead of a possible promotion.

Julien was removed shortly after the Twins announced that Joey Gallo was headed to the injured list with a right intercostal strain. It's probably not a coincidence. Julien is one of the top prospects in the Minnesota system, and came into Tuesday's contest with a .934 OPS and two home runs over 29 at-bats. The question will be how much playing Julien will get in Gallo's absence if he does indeed receive a promotion.

Garcia (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Tuesday versus the Angels.

Garcia has been sidelined since last Friday due to hamstring tightness. He's still being labeled as day-to-day. Michael Chavis will start at second base and bat eighth for the Nationals on Tuesday night against the Angels and Shohei Ohtani.

Estrada is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

David Villar will play second base and bat sixth versus the rival Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. J.D. Davis is covering third base and batting third.

Bae is batting leadoff Tuesday against the Astros.

Bae did not start Sunday or Monday, but he'll jump to the top of the Pirates' order Tuesday against Houston right-hander Cristian Javier. The versatile 23-year-old is 7-for-28 (.250) with one home run and two stolen bases through eight games this season.

Merrifield is absent from the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

He had started each of the last six contests but will sit this one out. Cavan Biggio will play second base while Daulton Varsho and George Springer handle the corner outfield spots.

Gorman is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

Juan Yepez will take a turn at designated hitter and bat eighth with the Rockies starting left-hander Kyle Freeland. Taylor Motter is covering second base and hitting ninth.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Stott will return to the leadoff spot Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Stott drew a look at leadoff in Monday's series opener versus the Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara before dropping down to the eighth spot in the order for Tuesday night's game against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Thomson has suggested that Stott might get more chances at leadoff against righties moving forward, with Trea Turner likely sliding into the No. 2 hole on those occasions.

Rosario is not in the Guardians' lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Yankees.

It's the first day off of the season for Rosario, as Gabriel Arias will get a start at shortstop. Rosario is batting just .204/.259/.224 so far, although he does already have three stolen bases.