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Peterson (wrist) is back in the lineup and hitting fifth while playing third base against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Peterson missed Monday's game while dealing with a wrist injury he suffered during Sunday's game against the Mets. Aledmys Diaz is the designated hitter for Tuesday's game and Jesus Aguilar will begin the contest on the bench.

Donaldson (hamstring) has commenced a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset starting Tuesday.

Donaldson will get back on the field for the Patriots in Double-A before rejoining the Yankees as soon as Wednesday. The infielder should return to starting at third for the Yankees well before the end of the week at the latest.

Urias has cleared concussion protocol and is available off the bench for the Orioles on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Urias hasn't played since being hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's game against the White Sox, but he's avoided a concussion and is now ready to go when called upon. The infielder has a .788 OPS with one home run in 13 contests this season.

Urshela is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Angels in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Urshela has now made starts at every infield position this season and should continue to play regularly even if he doesn't have a set position. He's sporting a .780 OPS with one home run over 14 games.

Peraza is starting at second base and batting sixth for the Yankees in Tuesday's game versus the Angels.

Gleyber Torres is getting a day at designated hitter, allowing Peraza to slide into the lineup at the keystone. With Josh Donaldson (hamstring) due back Wednesday, Peraza could be headed back to the minors soon.

Urias (ear) remains out of the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Urias was hit by a pitch in the head during Saturday's game against the White Sox. While it appears he avoided a concussion, he has a bruise behind his ear and is surely still sore. It's not clear whether Urias is available off the bench.

Burger is unlikely to be used at second base once Yoan Moncada (back) returns, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol intimated to Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com on Tuesday.

Burger dabbled at second base briefly with the White Sox last season and has seen a little action at the position in the minors, as well. However, Grifol doesn't seem to view Burger as a realistic option at the keystone, citing the shift restrictions making the position more demanding. It's possible the White Sox will look for other ways to keep Burger's bat in the lineup if he continues hitting, though. Burger entered play Tuesday with home runs in three straight games and four overall in eight games this season.

Moncada (back) told White Sox manager Pedro Grifol on Monday that he's feeling better, but the manager said Tuesday that Moncada won't return until he's 100 percent, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

"I haven't spoke to him today," Grifol said. "He was better yesterday. Not sure how close he is to getting back. But he's making improvements. When he does come back, I want him to be feeling good and not at 80 percent or 75 percent." Grifol's quote would seem to suggest Moncada's return isn't imminent, although there's nothing definitive on the third baseman's status. General manager Rick Hahn indicated previously that he hoped Moncada could return during the team's April 21-26 road trip. Jake Burger's performance at third base seemingly makes it easier to take things slowly with Moncada.

Mead is hitting .200 with zero home runs and a 14:7 K:BB in 50 at-bats for Triple-A Durham.

Mead hit .278/.376/.486 in 20 games at this level to close last season, so he shouldn't be overmatched. His .270 BABIP, 22.2 percent hard-hit rate and 35.3 percent infield-flyball rate suggest Mead's quality of contact has been subpar in a small sample.

Burger is starting at third base and batting sixth for the White Sox on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Phillies.

Burger will be trying to make it four straight games with a home run when he goes up against Zack Wheeler. The 27-year-old has seized the third base job for the White Sox while Yoan Moncada (back) is on the shelf and makes for a viable deep-league play in fantasy leagues while he's playing regularly.