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Solak went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Yankees.

His fifth-inning solo shot chased Jameson Taillon from the game and brought the Rangers within a run, but they never got any closer. Solak had gone 19 straight games without a homer, slashing .213/.289/.307 during his power drought, but he's hitting a solid .269 with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 31 runs through 44 contests.

Choi went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 13-6 win at Baltimore.

The 30-year-old returned from the injured list over the weekend and has provided an immediate boost to Tampa Bay's lineup. Choi is 4-for-8 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs through his first two games of 2021.

Dickerson went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double during Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Reds.

The 30-year-old clubbed a three-run shot to right field off Luis Castillo during fourth inning, which is his first homer since April 20, due in part to him spending a stint on the injured list with a shoulder injury. Dickerson has a .230/.287/.391 slash line with four home runs, two doubles, 16 RBI and 10 runs through 33 games in 2020.

Blackmon (groin) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Padres.

The 34-year-old was held out of the lineup the past three games with a mild groin strain, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's contest. Blackmon posted a .339/.406/.435 slash line over the 17 games prior to the injury and will attempt to pick up where he left off.

Vogelbach will sit Tuesday against the Royals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

The Brewers haven't given Vogelbach a single start against a southpaw this season and won't change that policy against Kris Bubic on Tuesday. Even with a designated hitter available, he'll be on the bench, with Christian Yelich filling that spot and Travis Shaw starting at first base.

Pederson will be on the bench against lefty Patrick Corbin and the Nationals on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has started five times against lefties this season but will hit the bench Tuesday as the Cubs face their second southpaw in a row. Matt Duffy starts in left field in his absence.

Belt (side) will remain on the bench Tuesday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Belt hits the bench for the fourth game in a row and the fifth time in six games as he continues to deal with side tightness. An MRI came back clean Monday, but he'll miss at least one more start. Darin Ruf remains the first baseman in his absence.

Harper (shoulder) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, batting third and playing right field, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Harper left Saturday's game against the Blue Jays with a sore right shoulder and did not take part in Sunday's contest, but he's ready to go following Monday's off day. He's been banged up more than his fair share already this season but has produced his usual excellent numbers when healthy, hitting .307/.436/.561 with seven homers and four steals in 33 games.

Buxton (hip) did some light baseball activities Monday but hasn't started running, MLB.com reports. "We're talking about someone that needs to be able to run, and run the way he can, when he returns," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "Again, he's not at that point yet. We're still building him up to the point where he can actually test it out."

The 27-year-old was ruled out multiple weeks after landing on the injured list with a Grade 2 hip strain suffered on May 6. It sounds like he's still far away from starting a rehab assignment.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.

The 26-year-old outfielder provided Cleveland's last run with his eighth-inning blast. He's done fairly well in a part-time role in May, slashing .278/.297/.528 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored across 37 plate appearances. Jordan Luplow left Monday's game with a sprained left ankle, so Ramirez could be in line for more consistent playing time in the near future.