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Farmer (neck) is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Mets.

Farmer is back in the lineup after missing Monday's contest with a sore neck. The 31-year-old has gone 3-for-17 with an RBI and a run scored over six games in August.

Moustakas (calf) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.

Moustakas suffered a calf injury in Monday's loss and will now be forced to miss at least one game while nursing the issue. Donovan Solano will take over at designated hitter and bat fifth Tuesday.

The Marlins outrighted Astudillo to Triple-A Jacksonville on Aug. 1.

Astudillo will remain in the Miami organization after he was recently designated for assignment for the second time this season. He's logged 55 plate appearances for the Marlins in 2022, slashing .241/.255/.296.

Moustakas left Monday's game against the Mets due to a left calf injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas was spotted hobbling on the basepaths early in the contest, and he was removed shortly after. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time.

Longoria (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Monday.

Longoria was expected to be activated Monday, and he is now officially back in the fold. He will jump right into the lineup and will hit cleanup while serving as the Giants' designated hitter.

Hayes is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Hayes homered Sunday and is riding a five-game hitting streak, but manager Derek Shelton decided to give him a day off anyway. Michael Chavis will man the hot corner for the Pirates on Monday night.

Farmer was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets due neck stiffness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Farmer was originally slated to play third base and hit fifth Monday, but he will be unable to go due to a sore neck. Mike Moustakas will man the hot corner in Farmer's place, and Donovan Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter.

Madrigal will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Nationals.

With David Bote having been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Christopher Morel having been deployed in more of a utility role of late and with Zach McKinstry getting off to an 0-for-14 start to his Cubs career, Madrigal has gained traction as the team's primary option of second base since coming off the injured list last Tuesday. He'll pick up his fourth start in five games Monday.

Vargas isn't in the lineup Monday against the Cubs.

Vargas started the last three games and went 2-for-9 with a double, an RBI and a walk. Maikel Franco will take his place at the hot corner and bat ninth.

The Mets promoted Baty from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

In Syracuse, Baty will be joining two of the organization's other top position prospects in catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder Mark Vientos. The 22-year-old Baty earned the call to Triple-A after slashing .312/.406/.544 with 41 extra-base hits and an 11.9 percent walk rate across 394 plate appearances at Binghamton.