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Madrigal is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Madrigal is on the bench for the third consecutive game, with two of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed pitchers and one coming versus a lefty. After drawing the Opening Day nod at third base and going 1-for-3 with a double in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers, Madrigal has since ceded the hot corner to Christopher Morel. Morel had been expected to see most of his starts at designated hitter this season, but the Cubs now appear inclined to take a rotational approach to that spot in the lineup while lefty-hitting outfielder Mike Tauchman essentially replaces Madrigal when Chicago faces right-handed pitching.

Devers went 1-for-5 in Sunday's 5-1 win over Seattle.

Devers was back in action after missing two games due to a shoulder injury. He was back at third base and batted second.

Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Twins.

Garcia didn't show much pop last season with just four homers over 123 contests, but he's already halfway to matching that total in 2024. Both of his hits across three games this season half left the yard. Garcia has also struck out four times. The 24-year-old looks locked in as the Royals' third baseman and leadoff hitter, and he has plenty of protection in the lineup with Bobby Witt batting second.

Hayes went 2-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Marlins.

Hayes has hit third in all four of Pittsburgh's games and has tallied two hits in each contest. While he hasn't homered, he has a pair of doubles as well as four RBI and four runs scored. Hayes has also shown impressive plate discipline, striking out just twice while walking four times across 23 plate appearances.

Triolo went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Marlins.

Triolo won the second base job out of spring training and has started all four of Pittsburgh's games to this point. He has two multi-hit efforts in that span while also drawing three walks. Triolo also notched his first stolen base of the campaign after swiping 16 total bags between Triple-A Indianapolis and the majors in 2023.

Muncy went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Muncy knocked a pinch-hit single in the sixth inning before hammering the go-ahead shot in the eighth. The veteran third baseman has struck out 10 times in six games but still owns an impressive .348/.385/.522 slash line to begin the year. Muncy should continue getting near-daily playing time but will sit occasionally when the Dodgers face a lefty.

Caminero suffered a left quadriceps injury Sunday in Triple-A Durham's game against Norfolk, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Prior to exiting the contest, Caminero went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a single, a walk and two runs scored. He pulled up lame running to first base before having to be helped off the field. The Rays' top prospect is expected to undergo further evaluation Monday, and his status moving forward will be worth monitoring. Any time Caminero might have to spend on Durham's 7-day injured list would obviously delay any potential promotion to the majors.

The Athletics claimed Nevin off waivers Sunday.

Nevin was designated for assignment by Baltimore after missing the Opening Day roster and will now receive an opportunity in Oakland. The 26-year-old spent last season with the Tigers and posted a .200/.306/.316 slash line in 41 games. Nevin has no minor-league options remaining and will join the Athletics' 26-man active roster.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Muncy is 6-for-21 with at least one hit in each of the first five games of the season, but he has just one extra-base hit and has struck out 10 times. He'll receive his first day off Sunday with lefty Steven Matz pitching for St. Louis.

Madrigal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas.

It's the second straight game on the bench for Madrigal after starting at third base Opening Day. Christopher Morel will receive another start at third base while Ian Happ serves as the designated hitter.