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  • Zachary Neto SS | LAA

    Angels' Zach Neto: Back in lineup Monday

    Neto (calf) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth for Monday's series opener against Oakland, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Neto was removed in the fourth inning of Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers due to left calf tightness. Angels manager Ron Washington said after Saturday's game that the injury was minor, per Sam Blum of The Athletic, and Neto will end up not missing any games with the team having its off day Sunday. Neto is slashing .250/.299/.433 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI across 272 plate appearances this season.

  • Bo Bichette 3B | NYM

    Blue Jays' Bo Bichette: Remains on track to return Tuesday

    Bichette (calf) went through a full workout Monday and remains on track for activation from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

    Bichette's placement on the IL earlier this month with a right calf strain seemed to be precautionary more than anything else and he's slated for a minimum absence. He will resume everyday shortstop duties upon activation, pushing Isiah Kiner-Falefa back to third base.

  • Angel Martinez SS | CLE

    Guardians' Angel Martinez: Heads back to minors

    The Guardians optioned Martinez to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

    The Guardians gave Martinez a brief look while Gabriel Arias (personal) was away from the team over the weekend while on the family medical emergency list. Arias was activated ahead of Monday's series opener in Baltimore, so Martinez will go back to Triple-A to pick up more regular playing time. He's produced a .333/.438/.550 slash line at Columbus in 2024.

  • Brayan Rocchio SS | CLE

    Guardians' Brayan Rocchio: Getting Monday off

    Rocchio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

    Rocchio will get a breather after he started at shortstop in each of the Guardians' last four games while going 3-for-12 with a double and a walk. Gabriel Arias (personal) was reinstated from the family medical emergency list Monday and will be thrust into the lineup immediately upon his return, replacing Rocchio at shortstop.

  • Dylan Moore LF | PHI

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Likely bound for reserve role

    Moore is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

    The versatile Moore should retain a regular spot in the Seattle lineup against left-handed pitching, but his opportunities to play against righties should take a sizable hit with Jorge Polanco (hamstring) making his return from the injured list Monday. Moore had already seen his streak of nine consecutive starts come to an end in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Marlins, when manager Scott Servais opted to move him to the bench against Miami right-hander Kyle Tyler.

  • Ryan Bliss SS | SEA

    Mariners' Ryan Bliss: Set to lose out with Polanco back

    Bliss is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

    Bliss had started at the keystone in each of the Mariners' last four games, but his playing time will likely fall by the wayside with Seattle bringing back Jorge Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday. Polanco won't be eased back in as a designated hitter Monday and will take back his usual spot in the field at second base.

  • Max Schuemann 2B | NYY

    Athletics' Max Schuemann: Rough start in leadoff role

    Schuemann hit leadoff in both of the Athletics' games against the Twins over the weekend after Abraham Toro's (hamstring) placement on the injured list, going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts.

    Schuemann, who went into Saturday's game having reached safely in four straight, may not be long for the top of the order given the results, although manager Mark Kotsay might exhibit some patience. Toro has put together a .240 average and .613 OPS as the leadoff hitter this season, so the standard he's set isn't extraordinarily high by any means. Nevertheless, there are several other candidates Kotsay could turn to for the role, so Schuemann, who's most frequently hit in the No. 7 and No. 9 spots this season, could soon shift back down the order.

  • Jeremy Pena SS | HOU

    Astros' Jeremy Pena: Doubles twice, drives in three

    Pena went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win against the Orioles.

    Pena hit an RBI double in the first inning before knocking a two-run double in the sixth. He'd been stuck in a 6-for-49 (.122) slump since his last multi-hit game June 5. Pena's homerless drought has now reached 31 games, and he's attempted only one steal in his last 15 contests. Still, he bumped his season slash line up to .280/.316/.382 through 314 plate appearances.

  • Zach McKinstry 3B | DET

    Tigers' Zach McKinstry: Goes deep in easy win

    McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's 11-2 win over the White Sox.

    McKinstry was one of four Detroit players to go deep and perhaps the most surprising one, as this was just his second of the season across 51 games. The utility player is batting only .185, and while he's seeing more playing time right now with Javier Baez (back) on the injured list, McKinstry may be better suited to a reserve role due to his limited offensive abilities.

  • Dylan Moore LF | PHI

    Mariners' Dylan Moore: Sitting Sunday

    Moore is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Marlins.

    Moore will get a rest Sunday after going 2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-0 win over Miami. Ryan Bliss will start at second base and bat ninth against Marlins right-hander Kyle Tyler.

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