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Burger was removed from Monday's game against Tigers after being struck on the hand by a pitch, and he's been diagnosed with a bruise after X-rays came back negative, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Burger was able to finish the at-bat after it was determined he swung at the pitch he was hit by, but he was removed shortly after. He was quickly diagnosed with a bruised right hand after being sent for X-rays and will be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Chapman (wrist) took part in batting practice Monday and is expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday against Baltimore, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Mitchell noted that Chapman looked strong during his session of batting practice, and he also stated that the third baseman will likely be available to pinch hit Monday evening if called upon. Confirmation of Chapman's return to the starting nine should come closer to first pitch Tuesday.

Longoria (hamstring) remains on the bench Monday against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria has been out of the lineup since Friday while battling left hamstring tightness, but he hasn't been shut down completely, as he appeared as a pinch hitter Sunday. He's not quite ready to be involved from the start of the game, however, so Thairo Estrada will get the nod at third base.

Moustakas was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas wound up spending just one week on the COVID-19 injured list. While he's looked good at times this season, he'd managed just three hits in the 14 games prior to his absence, so the Reds will be hoping for much more upon his return. Colin Moran was optioned to accommodate his return.

Donaldson's appeal of his one-game suspension was denied Monday, so he'll serve the ban Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Donaldson's suspension was issued after he made inappropriate comments to the White Sox's Tim Anderson back on May 21. It took several weeks for his appeal to be resolved, with the third baseman hitting both the COVID-19 injured list and the regular 10-day injured list in the intervening time. Expect DJ LeMahieu to handle third base Tuesday, but Donaldson should return to the lineup for Wednesday's contest.

Anderson (back) has been throwing medicine balls and hitting off a tee, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Anderson has missed over two weeks with a bulging disc in his lumbar spine. He remains without a clear timetable to return to the field, though it's certainly a positive that he's able to take part in workouts in some capacity.

Madrigal (groin) remains on the bench Monday against the Padres.

Madrigal left Friday's game against the Yankees with groin tightness and didn't appear in either of the next two games. He was considered day-to-day as recently as Sunday, so it's possible he'll be back in action soon, but it will again be Jonathan Villar at second base Monday.

Chapman (wrist) isn't starting Monday against the Orioles.

Chapman will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to wrist soreness. However, he said Sunday that he hoped to return to the lineup Monday or Tuesday, so he should remain day-to-day for now. Santiago Espinal is shifting to the hot corner while Cavan Biggio starts at second base once again.

Longoria (hamstring) flied out in his lone at-bat as a pinch hitter in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Dodgers.

Longoria hasn't made a start since Friday due to a tight left hamstring, but his appearance Sunday as a pinch hitter suggests he'll avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list. The Giants return to action Monday, when they kick off a three-game home series with the Royals.

Burger went 1-for-5 with a walk and an RBI on Sunday against the Rangers.

Burger suffered an apparent leg injury Thursday, but he was in the lineup of Chicago's three games against the Rangers over the weekend. He delivered five hits across 14 at-bats and is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's hitting .433 with four home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. Gavin Sheets was recently demoted, which signals that Burger should have a clear path to everyday playing time at either third base or designated hitter moving forward.