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Cespedes went 2-for-4 with a home run, his MLB-leading 15th of the season, and scored twice in Monday's 7-1 victory over the Nationals.

The home run propelled him past sluggers Nolan Arenado and Todd Frazier for the league's top spot. His 36 RBI are best in the NL while his 1.092 OPS is second-best in the majors (behind only David Ortiz). Cespedes has put his name among the most elite players in the league, and there's no reason to believe he will slow down as the season goes on.

Ozuna hit his ninth home run as part of a 3-for-4 game with two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rays.

Ozuna extended his hitting streak to five games and now has six extra-base hits (including two homers) in that stretch. The lack of power from Ozuna in 2015 -- just 10 home runs and a .383 slugging percentage in 123 games -- was a big reason why he fell out of favor by the end of the season. But Ozuna is still only 25 years old, is still growing into his power, and has to develop it in one of the toughest hitter's parks in the league. It shouldn't be terribly surprising that he went through some growing pains, and now he's living up to the potential he showed when he mashed 23 home runs in 2014.

Turner is in the lineup for Monday's tilt with the Reds.

Turner will man the hot corner and bat second in the order. He was not in the lineup Sunday after starting the previous five games. Turner did make a pinch-hit appearance, and made the best of it by mashing a solo home run. He will look to stay hot Monday.

Cabrera (knee) is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Cabrera left Sundays' game with a left knee contusion, but it doesn't appear to have been serious as he is back in his usual position at first base and hitting third. The 33-year-old has been outstanding this season, hitting .315/.388/.537 with nine home runs and 26 RBI through 43 games.

Brantley (shoulder) will resume hitting activities Tuesday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Brantley remains on the 15-day DL with a shoulder injury, but this is a step in the right direction for his recovery. The 29-year-old is hitting .231 and has yet to hit a home run through 11 games this season.

Miller is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, Marc Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With left-hander Wei-Yin Chen starting for the Marlins, Miller will get the night off in favor of Taylor Motter in order to optimize matchups. Miller is hitting .216 with five home runs and 15 RBI this season.

Cabrera (knee) is not expected to be dealing with a long-term ailment, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.

Cabrera was forced out of Sunday's game early due to what was later revealed as a left knee contusion. According to manager Brad Ausmus, Cabrera "got hit right in the nerve and it sent pain down his leg." This explains Cabrera's need to exit the game, but is also in line with the assertion that this is not a long-term concern. That being said, it wouldn't be too surprising to see Cabrera get a precautionary maintenance day, so his status is worth checking up on prior to Monday's lineup lock.

Cabrera, who exited Sunday's game early, is day-to-day with a left knee contusion, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.

It was a tough day for Detroit, as they also lost starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann early due to a groin injury. Fortunately for the Tigers, Cabrera's injury doesn't sound overly serious, but consider him questionable for Monday's series opener against the Phillies. If he has to miss time, Victor Martinez or Andrew Romine could be candidates to pick up the reps he leaves behind at first base.

Reed (hamstring) was activated from Triple-A disabled list on Sunday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Reed had missed time with a hamstring injury but now has returned to Triple-A Fresno's lineup. Despite a slow start to the season, Reed could find himself called up to the Astros sometime this season as Tyler White continues to struggle at first base.

Turner will not start in Sunday's series finale against the Padres.

Turner appears to be receiving a rest day after starting the last five contests. A rather unimpressive .227/.319/.326 batting line may have played a factor as well, but Howie Kendrick will slot in at third base in his place, with the hot-hitting Trayce Thompson once again starting in left field. Still, Turner could rejoin the lineup as soon as Monday when the Dodgers host the Reds.