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Triolo went 1-for-2 with an RBI and two walks Monday against the Dodgers.

Triolo has enjoyed an everyday role at third base since being promoted to Pittsburgh on Wednesday. While he has only a limited sample since, he's maintained a 13 percent walk rate -- a mark in line with his minor-league track record -- and also has one extra-base hit. Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) appears to be nearing a return, but the absence of Ji Hwan Bae (ankle) could cause the Pirates to shuffle their infield. In that scenario, Nick Gonzales could shift primarily to second base and leave Triolo to split time with Tucupita Marcano at shortstop. It's also possible that Pittsburgh opts to demote Triolo to make room on the roster for Hayes' activation.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

The homer was Muncy's first in seven games since he returned from a hamstring injury. He's gone just 5-for-22 (.227) over that span. The infielder is at a .195/.322/.468 slash line with 19 homers, 49 RBI, 43 runs scored and a stolen base through 67 contests. Muncy may hit the bench occasionally against southpaws, but his solid power should keep him out of a strict platoon. Yonny Hernandez is his top competition for playing time at third base.

Hayes (back) took batting practice Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Hayes has expressed hope that he'll be ready for activation from the injured list when first eligible Wednesday. The Pirates have not confirmed that that's the plan, but the third baseman being on the road trip with the team and taking swings in the batting cage is a good sign. He's been out of commission for a little over a week with lower-back stiffness.

Madrigal was lifted ahead of the bottom of the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Brewers due to right hamstring tightness, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. He went 1-for-2 with a double, two RBI and a run prior to his departure.

Madrigal appeared to suffer the injury in question while running into a side wall while pursing a fly ball in the bottom of the third. Though he was able to finish out that inning, Madrigal remained on the bench when the Cubs went out for defense in the fourth. The Cubs may send Madrigal in for further tests to confirm the severity of his injury, but it wouldn't be surprising if a trip to the 10-day injured list was in the forecast for the 26-year-old.

Madrigal (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest with the Brewers in the fourth inning, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Madrigal got banged up trying to catch a foul ball down the third base line and he was replaced at third base by Christopher Morel. More information on his status will likely be provided following the conclusion of Monday's game in Milwaukee.

Monasterio is starting at third base and batting sixth on Monday versus the Cubs.

With Brian Anderson going on paternity leave, Monasterio will be the first to fill in at the hot corner. It's the first start at third base at the major-league level for the 26-year-old.

Anderson was placed on the paternity leave list Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Anderson will be away for the next 1-3 games as he welcomes a little one into the world. Andruw Monasterio is at third base Monday and Owen Miller could also see time there while Anderson is away.

McMahon went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Tigers.

McMahon saw a five-game hitting streak end Saturday and nearly came up empty again Sunday if not for his eighth-inning blast. He went 11 games between homers, hitting a paltry .175 (7-for-40) with a 6:17 BB:K over that span. Despite the quiet stretch recently, he's been quite solid since mid-May. The infielder is up to 13 homers, 43 RBI, 45 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .263/.346/.477 slash line through 83 contests overall.

Candelario went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's victory over the Phillies.

Candelario's 11th homer extended his hit streak to nine games -- he's gone 12-for-34 (.353) with three long balls in that span. It's been a solid bounce-back campaign for the 29-year-old Candelario. He's now slashing .264/.339/.475 with 39 RBI and 42 runs scored through 336 plate appearances.

Madrigal is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Madrigal started the past nine games and will receive a day off after he posted a .988 OPS during that stretch. Christopher Morel will man the hot corner while Trey Mancini serves as the designated hitter.