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Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI and two steals in Monday's 9-8 loss to Tampa Bay.

Ramirez returned to Cleveland's lineup after missing a few games with an elbow issue and didn't skip a beat. He hadn't stolen a base since swiping a pair May 19 and is now up to eight on the year. The 28-year-old infielder is 8-for-20 (.400) with seven runs scored and five extra-base hits over his last six appearances. Ramirez improved his slash line to .268/.349/.536.

Candelario went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Candelario continued a good recent run, as he now has six hits in his last 11 at-bats, pushing his season average up to .270. The infielder doesn't offer a ton of power, as he only has four home runs in 74 games this year, but he's been one of Detroit's most consistent hitters since the beginning of 2020. He should remain in the lineup most days moving forward and produce decent counting stats.

Rendon (hamstring) will not be in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The severity of Rendon's left hamstring soreness and whether he'll require a trip to the injured list is unclear at this time, but more details figure to come out following Monday's contest. In case Rendon does end up on the IL, infielder Jack Mayfield is with the team in Anaheim, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

The veteran misses his second straight game after leaving Saturday's game with a right hamstring issue. It's unclear how much longer Donaldson will be sidelined, or if he might require a trip to the injured list. Luis Arraez starts at third base Monday, and will likely man the position until Donaldson is ready to return.

Burger isn't starting Monday's game against the Twins.

Burger had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with a triple, a double, a run and a walk during that time. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

Moncada (hand) is batting second and playing third base Monday against the Twins.

A bruised hand kept the third baseman out of all three weekend games against the Tigers, but he returns to begin the series in Minnesota. Moncada went 7-for-20 with two RBI and four walks in his last six games before the injury.

Ramirez (elbow) is batting third and playing third base Monday against the Rays.

Left elbow soreness had sidelined the 28-year-old since Thursday, but he returns for the series opener in Tampa. Before the injury, Ramirez went 7-for-22 with two homers, three doubles and six RBI in his last six games.

Urias went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.

Urias reached in each of his first three plate appearances with a walk, a single and an RBI double. He would end up scoring during a three-run sixth inning during which the Orioles erased a 4-1 deficit. The 27-year-old is slashing .360/.448/.600 with a homer, five RBI and four runs scored in seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and could continue to be a regular fixture in the lineup with Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) out for up to two months.

Burger went 2-for-3 with a walk and a triple in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Tigers.

Burger, who was called up Friday to fill-in for an injured Yoan Moncada (hand), finished off his first series in the majors with his second multi-hit game. He went 4-for-11 with two extra-base hits in his introduction to the show. Moncada took batting practice in the cage Sunday and is expected to be ready to go Monday. That, plus the pending activation of Adam Engel (hamstring) off the 10-day injured list, likely means Burger is headed back to Triple-A Charlotte.

Urshela went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Game 2 of Sunday's 4-2 doubleheader win over the Mets.

Urshela took Mets starter Corey Oswalt deep to left in the second inning to give New York an early 3-0 lead it wouldn't relinquish. The homer extended Urshela's hitting streak to five games, a stretch that's seen him go 6-for-16 with two home runs.