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Buxton (foot) will bat ninth and play center field Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Buxton suffered a sprained left foot in an intrasquad game in mid-July but will wind up missing just three regular-season contests. His return pushes Jake Cave back to a bench role.

Jimenez (head) was cleared for full activity Tuesday but is still being monitored and is considered day-to-day, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez ran into the outfield wall Sunday against the Twins and was forced to leave the game, though he hasn't been diagnosed with a concussion. Nicky Delmonico will start in left field in his absence in the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland, and the day-to-day designation seems to indicate that Jimenez will sit for the nightcap as well, but it sounds as though he'll be back in the lineup soon.

Reyes will be on the bench for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Reyes will get a rest for the first time this season after starting each of Cleveland's first three games. Francisco Lindor will rest his legs as the designated hitter, with Mike Freeman entering the lineup at shortstop.

Jimenez (head) is not in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland.

Jimenez left Sunday's game against the Twins after crashing into the outfield wall, though he's yet to be diagnosed with anything worse than "light-headedness." He'll sit for at least the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader, with Nicky Delmonico starting in left field. There hasn't yet been word on whether or not he'll be available for the nightcap.

Vogelbach, who's been out of the lineup for the Mariners' last two games, is working on some technique issues with the team's hitting coaches, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "Vogey has gotten off to a slow start here and in summer camp," manager Scott Servais said. "The last couple days, he's been working on a few things with [hitting coaches Jarret DeHart and Hugh Quattlebaum], trying to get the feel back. He's picked up a few things on video. He'll be back in there again."

The left-handed slugger has been replaced by Jose Marmolejos for each of the last two contests, with Vogelbach's 0-for-7 start over the first two games of the season having a role to play in that decision. Vogelbach had performed well in spring training and Cactus League play (.321 average over 12 exhibitions), but the struggles he displayed in summer camp have carried over to the regular season. He may have another day off Tuesday, considering southpaw Patrick Sandoval is slated to take the mound for the opposing Angels.

Soler went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's 14-6 win over Detroit.

Soler extended the Royals' lead to seven runs with his fifth-inning long ball, his second homer of the season. Unfortunately, his two home runs are his only two hits in 13 at-bats so far.

Brantley went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-5 win over the Mariners.

Brantley knocked in Alex Bregman with the fifth-inning double and came around to score on Josh Reddick's double to cap a three-run rally. The 33-year-old Brantley has collected six RBI and three multi-hit outings in four games this season. Brantley stole only three bases in 2019, his lowest total since an injury-shortened 2016 campaign. While fantasy managers can't expect much speed from the outfielder, his hitting has more than made up for it to begin 2020.

Canha went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout Monday against the Angels.

Oakland's No. 5 hitter is now batting .333 and has two hits in back-to-back games. He appears to be picking up right where he left off after a scorching second half of the 2019 season (.301/.415/.528 slash line).

Jimenez (head) is feeling better Monday and has not been diagnosed with a concussion, though he's still being monitored and won't start Monday's game against Cleveland, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez left Sunday's game with what the team called "light-headedness" after crashing into the outfield wall while attempting to make a catch. He was able to throw and hit off a tee Monday but will be on the bench for now, with Nicky Delmonico starting in his place in left field.

Jimenez (head) is not in the lineup Monday against Cleveland.

Jimenez crashed into the outfield wall Sunday against the Twins and left the game with what was called "light-headedness." The severity of the injury remains unclear, but he'll sit for at least one game, with Nicky Delmonico getting the nod in left field.