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Moncada left Friday's game against the Astros with right hamstring tightness.

Moncada appeared to hurt himself while running out a grounder in the top of the second inning. He remained in the game for the bottom of the frame but was replaced by Josh Harrison when the White Sox took the field in the top of the third. Moncada is undergoing further tests which should help determine the severity of the injury.

Rendon (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday ahead of his season-ending surgery.

News emerged earlier in the day that Rendon would undergo season-ending wrist surgery next week, so a move to the injured list was inevitable. He'll likely shift to the 60-day injured list whenever the Angels need another 40-man roster spot. He'll end his season with a disappointing .228/.324/.383 slash line across 45 games. Jack Mayfield was called up to take his place on the roster.

Burger (hand) will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros.

Burger exited Monday's game against the Tigers after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. He avoided anything worse than a bruise but nevertheless needed three days to heal before returning to action. His return will be a boost to the White Sox's lineup, as he's hit .273/.322/.508 with eight homers in 38 games this season.

Rendon will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his right wrist next week.

Rendon was initially labeled as day-to-day after aggravating his right wrist injury Tuesday, but he'll ultimately be forced to miss the remainder of the season. It's the second consecutive year in which the 32-year-old will require a season-ending procedure. Prior to sustaining his injury, Rendon slashed .228/.324/.383 with five homers, 24 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases over 45 games. Matt Duffy and Luis Rengifo should see increased playing time now that Rendon has been ruled out for the season.

Rivera is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Oakland.

Rivera has a .474 OPS through13 games in June and will take a seat for the second time in the past three contests. Nicky Lopez will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.

Chapman (wrist) is starting Friday's game against the Yankees.

Chapman was held out of Thursday's lineup due to a wrist injury and underwent an MRI that revealed some inflammation. However, he'll be able to play through the issue, starting at the hot corner and batting sixth Friday.

Nevin went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Nevin delivered a key blow during the Orioles' six-run rally in the second inning, clubbing an RBI double to drive in Adley Rutschman. Nevin has gotten regular run since Ramon Urias (oblique) has been sidelined, and he's driven in six and scored four runs despite hitting just .148 across his last eight games. Overall, Nevin is hitting .204/.294/.290 in 109 plate appearances on the season.

Rendon (wrist) was unavailable off the bench Thursday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Fletcher reported earlier in the day that Rendon was feeling better and could be available to pinch hit, according to manager Phil Nevin, but the third baseman was ultimately not ready to return to game action. Rendon was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers after aggravating the right wrist issue, which first flared up in late May. Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reported Wednesday that Rendon could head back to the injured list if his wrist doesn't show improvement soon.

Rendon (wrist) isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rendon aggravated his right wrist injury during Tuesday's game against the Dodgers and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Matt Duffy will take over at the hot corner and bat sixth.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles due to recurring right wrist soreness, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

The wrist issue kept him out for three straight games before he returned to the lineup Tuesday and slugged home runs in consecutive starts. At this stage, manager Charlie Montoyo said the Blue Jays aren't sure on the extent of Chapman's setback, so he should be viewed as day-to-day heading into the team's weekend series with the Yankees. Santiago Espinal will replace Chapman at third base in Thursday's series finale with Baltimore.