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Miller (oblique) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Round Rock.

Miller is nearing the end of his recovery from the right oblique strain that sent him to the injured list June 3, retroactive to May 31. He could be an option again for the Rangers this coming weekend.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Buxton (rib) will remain on the 10-day injured list for a couple more days, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Buxton was eligible to be activated from the IL ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers, but the Twins want him to do a bit more side work as he recovers from a left rib contusion. There has been a carousel at DH in his ongoing absence from Minnesota's lineup.

The Blue Jays placed Belt on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left hamstring inflammation, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Belt participated in running drills ahead of Tuesday's game against Baltimore, but he apparently wasn't able to show the team he's well enough to avoid an IL stint. Belt will now be sidelined for the next 10 days at minimum, and Ernie Clement will return from Triple-A Buffalo to fill his roster spot.

Belt (hamstring) ran on the field at Camden Yards pregame Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Belt is attempting to show the Blue Jays his tight left hamstring is well enough that he doesn't need a stint on the injured list. Ernie Clement is with the Jays in Baltimore, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, presumably as a potential roster replacement for Belt should he need one.

Ohtani went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI in Monday's 9-6 win over the Rangers in 12 innings.

Ohtani came up big in the clutch late in Monday's series opener, with his seventh-inning solo blast tying the game at 5-5. He then gave the Angels the lead in the top of the 12th, sending a Cole Ragans offering to the opposite field for a two-run home run. The long ball was his eighth in the last 13 games and his 20th overall of the season, allowing him to overtake the Yankees' Aaron Judge for the MLB lead.

Ford will sit Monday against the Marlins.

Ford will take a seat as Seattle faces off with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound. AJ Pollock will replace him at designated hitter and bat sixth in the series opener with Miami.

Solak was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Solak was claimed off waivers last Friday and recalled Saturday but didn't receive a plate appearance. He's clearing out to make room for the return of Matt Vierling from the injured list.

Ford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.

Ford left the yard for the second time in the series and this season with a 412-foot shot to right in the fifth inning. The 30-year-old has made six appearances at designated hitter since his June 2 season debut, but his Achilles heel since 2021 -- making consistent contact -- continues to plague him, as evidenced by his 31.6 percent strikeout rate over his first 19 plate appearances.

Rooker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Brewers on Sunday.

Rooker went back to back with Seth Brown in leaving the park, uncorking a 413-foot shot to left in the fourth inning that extended the Athletics' lead to 4-2 at the time. The round tripper represented an extension of a solid stretch at the plate for Rooker, who's gone 6-for-19 with a double, two homers overall, five RBI, a walk and five runs across his last five games.

Ramirez went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and one RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

Ramirez has logged three multi-hit efforts, three steals and seven RBI through seven contests in June. The 28-year-old is a lock to be in the lineup versus southpaws, but he's also served as the designated hitter versus three of the last six right-handers the Rays have faced. Ramirez has earned the added playing time with a .306/.351/.517 slash line overall, which includes a solid .269/.327/.440 line against righties. He's added nine home runs, 30 RBI, 28 runs scored and a career-high four steals over 194 plate appearances.