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Machado went 3-for4 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in a 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Monday.

Machado tagged Los Angeles starter Julio Urias for a three-run blast in the first inning and later singled in the fifth and seventh for his first three-hit game since April. The steal came after Machado's first single and was his second in three games, though he's noticeably been less active since swiping five bases in April. The third baseman is now slashing .258/.340/.459 with 47 RBI, which places him 15th in the bigs.

Ramirez went 0-for-4 in Monday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.

Ramirez wasn't in the starting lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday or Sunday but went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the latter. After his 0-for-4 performance Monday, the switch-hitting slugger is 18-for-60 (.300) with 14 RBI and eight extra-base hits this month.

Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that he expects Muncy (oblique) to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Roberts said over the weekend that he anticipated the infielder being activated from the 10-day IL either Tuesday or Wednesday. It now looks like the club has zeroed in on Tuesday to reinstate Muncy, so if all goes to plan, the 30-year-old should be back in the middle of the Los Angeles lineup for the second game of the three-game set.

Escobar has been diagnosed with a minor right quad strain and is available off the bench Monday against the Brewers, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Escobar was removed from Sunday's game agains the Dodgers with tightness in his right quad and is not in the starting lineup for the series opener against Milwaukee. However, given that he's available off the bench Monday, the infielder seems on track to return to the starting nine in the coming days.

Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup Monday against the Reds.

The veteran third baseman will sit for the fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse a right calf injury. Luis Arraez will receive another start at the hot corner while Donaldson remains sidelined.

Escobar (quadriceps) is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Escobar exited Sunday's contest with right quadriceps tightness and was scheduled to undergo medical imaging Monday, so it's not a major surprise to see he'll miss at least one game. Asdrubal Cabrera will start at third base in his place. According to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic, Escobar is dealing with a straight right quad and will be available off the bench, so it appears to be a minor issue.

Chapman is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers.

Chapman started the past 23 contests and will receive a breather Monday while in the midst of a nine-game hit streak in which he has gone 13-for-35 (.371 average) with three homers, four doubles, eight RBI and 10 runs. Chad Pinder will take over at the hot corner in the series opener.

Ramirez (foot) is starting Monday's game against the Cubs.

Ramirez wasn't in the lineup for either of the last two games after exiting Friday's contest with a left foot contusion, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Sunday. He'll start at the hot corner and bat third in Monday's series opener.

Vosler was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

The 27-year-old has been on the big-league roster since early June and hit well during this stint in the majors with a .905 OPS, but the returns of Alex Dickerson and (back) and Darin Ruf (hamstring) from the injured list necessiated some roster moves. Vosler should receive another chance in the majors later in the season when the Giants require infield depth.

Escobar was removed from Sunday's game after the fourth inning due to right quadriceps tightness, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo described the decision to remove Escobar as a precautionary one, although the infielder will under medical imaging Monday. Escobar was replaced at third base by Josh VanMeter, who moved over from the second base, while Josh Rojas entered the lineup at second.