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Cespedes was removed from Tuesday's game in the seventh inning due to leg fatigue, MLB.com reports.

He finished the game a double short of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. Cespedes should be back in the lineup in short order, but the Mets have little reason to push the slugger given their place in the standings, so don't be surprised if he gets a day off Wednesday.

Cespedes was removed early from Tuesday's game against the Padres, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Cespedes tripled to deep right field and came home on a throwing error in the seventh inning but was subsequently removed from the game in between innings as part of a double switch. It's possible that he was not removed due to an injury, though it is a bit odd that the Mets would remove their best hitter in a two-run game. We'll find out more about the rationale for his removal following the conclusion of Tuesday's game.

Carpenter (quadriceps) is starting at first base and leading off Tuesday against the Rockies.

He missed one game with leg cramps, but is back in the mix against righty Jon Gray. Carpenter is hitting .299/.427/.504 with four home runs and 30 runs in his last 40 games.

Martinez (hand) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Monday's win over the Braves.

It was his first hit as a member of the Diamondbacks, and it came in his return to the lineup following a four-game absence. Martinez was hit by a pitch on the hand in his first game with Arizona last Wednesday, but all tests were negative. Monday's homer suggests he's out of the woods with the injury.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer Monday against the Twins.

Pederson's long ball off Bartolo Colon gives him 53 career home runs against righties compared to just eight against lefties. The lefty slugger also has a remarkably similar 52-7 split in doubles. While he often sits against southpaws, Pederson's .238/.349/.455 line makes him a solid option when he's in the lineup.

Stanton went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI during Monday's win over Texas.

With 11 homers through his past 15 games, Stanton has tied Aaron Judge for the league lead with 32. The Miami outfielder sports a .274/.360/.596 slash line with 68 RBI and 68 runs alongside the bombs, and career-best numbers are well within reach.

Carpenter (quadriceps) is not in the lineup Monday against the Rockies.

Carpenter left Sunday's contest with the Cubs prematurely due to a bout of cramps in his quad, and it seems like the Cardinals want to give him at least one more day of rest to get back to full health. He'll remain day-to-day as Luke Voit takes over at first base Monday night.

Martinez (wrist) is in the starting lineup Monday against the Braves.

Martinez sat out of the past four contests but managed to make a pinch-hitting appearance Sunday afternoon, which likely acted as the final hurdle to getting him back in the lineup. He'll slot back into his normal spot in the lineup with his new team, batting fifth and playing right field.

Martinez (wrist) came on to pinch hit in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Nationals, drawing a walk in his lone plate appearance.

Martinez remained out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive contest due to the bruised left wrist he sustained in his Diamondbacks debut, but his appearance off the bench Sunday suggests that he'll likely be able to avoid the disabled list and could resume outfield duties as soon as Monday's series opener against the Braves. Fantasy owners will likely want to await confirmation that Martinez is in fact part of the Monday lineup before activating him, but things seem to be trending in the right direction for the 30-year-old slugger.

Carpenter departed Sunday's loss to the Cubs in the second inning because of cramping in his right quadriceps, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Carpenter isn't sure whether it was related to dehydration, an unorthodox slide in the first inning or something altogether different, but he doesn't expect to to miss Monday's series opener against the visiting Rockies. As such, owners should feel fairly confident rolling with him per usual unless news breaks suggesting otherwise.