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Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Monday's 4-2 win over the Rays.

Wisdom took Shane McClanahan deep in the second inning for his first long ball of the 2022 campaign. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old struck out in his other two at-bats, giving him 14 punchouts through 33 at-bats to begin the season. He's batting .242 with six extra-base hits and eight RBI.

Kreidler was considered for a promotion to the majors with Javier Baez (thumb) landing on the IL over the weekend, though the team ultimately went with Willi Castro, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Castro is on the 40-man roster while Kreidler is not, which probably ended up being the driving factor, especially with Baez not expected to be out too long. However, the team does seem to think highly of Kreidler, and the 24-year-old may get called up for his MLB debut later this year. If Kreidler does get added to the roster at some point, Zack Short may be the odd man out.

Moustakas isn't starting Monday's game against San Diego, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas was initially listed in the starting lineup, but after the Reds moved Tyler Naquin (undisclosed) to the injured list, the new lineup did not include the veteran third baseman. It's unclear at this time why Moustakas was scratched from the starting nine, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.

Senzel (illness) has been activated from the injured list ahead of Monday's game against San Diego, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

As anticipated, Senzel has been officially activated after returning to health. He could start in center field Monday night in the series opener, especially now that Tyler Naquin (undisclosed) has been moved to the injured list in a corresponding move.

Senzel (illness) was activated from the injured list Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old has been unavailable for the past week while battling a stomach bug, but he'll rejoin the the active roster ahead of Monday's matchup with the Dodgers. Senzel wasn't included in the initial lineup but could take the starting spot of Tyler Naquin, who was placed on the injured list without a designation in a corresponding move.

Senzel (illness) is back with the team and is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

According to Nightengale, Senzel has been unable to take the field while dealing with a stomach bug, but he's expected to be available Tuesday if all goes according to plan. He's appeared in five games so far this season, going 2-for-17 with a double, an RBI and three strikeouts. Assuming Senzel is back in time for Tuesday's contest, Jake Fraley would likely shift back to right field, resulting in Tyler Naquin returning to a bench role.

Rendon was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Astros due to a stomach bug, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Rendon was penciled in to start at third base Monday per usual, but he was a late scratch due to the illness. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, so the 31-year-old should rejoin the lineup within a day or two. Jack Mayfield will start at the hot corner in his place.

Newman (groin) is starting Monday's game against the Brewers.

Newman missed three consecutive games due to a groin issue, but he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Milwaukee. He hit .217 with a triple, three doubles, five RBI and a run in his first six appearances of the year.

Urshela went 3-for-5 with three singles in Monday's win over the Red Sox.

Urshela posted his second consecutive multi-hit performance Monday after failing to have one in the first seven games of the year. The hot stretch has lifted his batting average from .167 to .296 on the season. If Urshela can keep the average up, he could have a strong 2022 campaign hitting in the heart of the Twins' batting order.

The Astros optioned Perez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Perez was up with the Astros for the weekend series in Seattle, but he didn't see any action Friday through Sunday. With Yordan Alvarez (illness) making his return from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Angels, Perez was the logical choice to move off the 28-man active roster.