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Solak, obtained from the Yankees as part of a three-team deal in February, is slashing .305/.414/.477 with 18 extra-base hits (nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs) and 33 RBI across 239 plate appearances with Double-A Montgomery.

The 2016 second-round selection is playing up to his draft pedigree, and he's added nine stolen bases to his impressive body of work. The 23-year-old has displayed more patience at the plate this season than in any of his three previous stops, as evidenced by a career-high 13.8 percent walk rate. Solak has risen through the minor-league ranks at a brisk pace thus far, and it's possible he logs time at Triple-A Durham before the 2018 campaign concludes.

Jimenez was named the Southern League Player of the Month for May, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Jimenez led the circuit in OPS (1.082), hits (40), extra-base hits (18) and slugging (.664) for Double-A Birmingham in May. He was also tied for third in home runs (six) and second in RBI (25). The White Sox's top prospect is currently riding a 13-game hitting streak and owns the league's longest streak of the season (15). The 21-year-old, who's expected to reach Chicago at some point this season, is confident he can hit in the majors now, but with only 60 games of experience at Double-A, the White Sox may take the conventional approach and give him exposure to Triple-A before he lands in the Windy City.

Cabrera went a combined 2-for-8 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored across both games of Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Cabrera returned to the lineup on Friday after missing 27 games with a hamstring issue, so it's a good sign to see him healthy enough to play both games Monday. The Tigers did exercise some caution by having the 35-year-old DH in Game 1, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Cabrera rotate frequently between first base and DH the rest of the way to keep his hamstring fresh. However, his first base eligibility is likely set in most leagues, and fantasy owners just want to see his bat in Detroit's lineup as often as possible.

Ohtani is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Ohtani is just 4-for-28 (.143) against left-handed pitchers this season, so it does not come as a major surprise he is being held out against Royals southpaw Danny Duffy. Ohtani could pinch hit Monday if need be, but he is scheduled to start on the mound Wednesday and has not hit the day before he pitches all season, so don't expect to see his name listed in the Angels' batting order until Friday.

Miller went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.

Miller ultimately was responsible for the Rays' only run of the afternoon, as he opened the scoring with a two-bagger to deep right in the fourth that plated Daniel Robertson. A recent bump down to sixth in the order may put a dent in Miller's fantasy prospects, but the veteran infielder could certainly help his cause if he could rediscover some of the pop that led to his 30-homer tally back in 2016, his first season in Tampa.

Martinez exited Sunday's game against the Astros early with back spasms, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Upon leaving the game, Martinez was shown pointing to his back while talking to the team trainer. It was later revealed that he was suffering from back spasms, although manager Alex Cora stated he doesn't believe it's a big issue, and Martinez is expected to play Tuesday. He was lifted and replaced by Sam Travis, who hit a two-RBI single in the ninth inning.

Miller will start at first base and bat sixth Sunday against the Mariners, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

After Denard Span was dealt to Seattle on May 25, Miller received the first crack at replacing him as the Rays' leadoff man against right-handed pitching. He lasted just four games in that role, however, going 4-for-17 at the dish during those contests before manager Kevin Cash turned to the speedy Mallex Smith as the club's table setter. Miller's fantasy prospects will likely take a hit if he fails to escape the bottom half of the Tampa Bay lineup, but his .236/.303/.399 season line had already kept his ownership limited anyway.

Goins will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

The Royals have been rotating the versatile Whit Merrifield at a number of different spots lately, paving the way for Goins to pick up his fourth consecutive start at second base Sunday. Goins has earned the extra opportunities by going 4-for-10 with a pair of runs and RBI over the past three games, but his career .230/.276/.336 batting line suggests there's limited fantasy upside to be mined here.

Cabrera is the designated hitter and batting third for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

After starting at first base in each of his first two games back from the disabled list, Cabrera will slide over to DH in an effort to lessen the stress on his hamstring. Expect this to be a fairly standard routine for the 35-year-old slugger moving forward as the Tigers aim to keep him healthy and in the lineup.

Stanton went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Orioles.

Stanton took Kevin Gausman deep in the third inning to put the Yankees up 4-1, his 12th homer of the season and his first in 11 games. He's yet to provide fantasy owners with a prolonged hot streak, but hopefully Saturday's two-hit effort -- which came in the midst of a 2-for-23 slump -- will kick-start the slugger. Stanton is now hitting .248/.324/.476 through 54 games this season.