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Adames went 1-for-2 with two walks in a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old shortstop pushed his season on-base percentage to an impressive .376 with Tuesday's busy night. In the process, Adames snapped a brief 0-for-12 skid that had encompassed his last three games. Largely on the strength of a 5-for-7 tally over his first two games of the month, he's still hitting a solid .286 through his first six September contests.

Crawford went 1-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Tuesday's loss against the Giants.

Crawford might have produced just one knock at the top of the order, but it was a significant one -- he cleared the bases with a three-RBI double in the top of the second. Crawford has gone seven straight games without a multi-hit effort, though, and he is hitting just .154 with a .659 OPS in that span. Perhaps Tuesday's three-RBI effort could boost his confidence moving forward, as the shortstop has struggled offensively during most of the campaign.

Lindor went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's loss to the Royals.

The 26-year-old's two-run shot during the third inning gave Cleveland a 5-3 lead, though the bullpen was ultimately unable to hold off Kansas City. Lindor has a .287/.353/.473 slash line with seven homers, 10 doubles, 19 RBI and three stolen bases in 42 games.

Pena was added to the Astros' 60-man roster Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Pena was a non-roster invitee during spring training this year, but he wasn't included in the player pool during summer camp. However, he'll now head to alternate camp in Corpus Christi for developmental purposes to finish the season. The 22-year-old has flashed impressive speed and defensive abilities in his short time in the minors.

Bichette (knee) will play the field at the Blue Jays' alternate training site Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Bichette took five at-bats as the designated hitter in a simulated game Monday, and he'll test out his health in the field just one day later. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that the team is still taking things day by day to see how he progresses. A weekend return hasn't been ruled out.

Fletcher (ankle) is progressing well and could come off the injured list when first eligible Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

While a Thursday return for Fletcher is not definite, the utilityman appears to be nearly recovered from the left ankle sprain that necessitated a trip to the 10-day IL. "He's doing well," manager Joe Maddon said. "I always hate to give you guys a finish line until I'm sure, but he's progressing well, walking around, I have not heard anything negative from training staff." Fletcher's return would give the Angels' offense a boost given his .313/.377/.438 slash line through 162 plate appearances this season.

Mondesi is starting at shortstop and batting second Tuesday against Cleveland.

He is hitting .375 with one home run, three steals, five strikeouts and zero walks in 16 at-bats over his last four games, which is apparently a large enough sample of quality production for the Royals to bump him from the bottom third to the top third of the lineup. Mondesi had not hit higher than seventh in the order since he hit sixth Aug. 11.

Wendle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The lefty-hitting Wendle will head to the bench despite a righty (Anibal Sanchez) pitching for the opposition. Brandon Lowe is starting at the keystone while Yoshi Tsutsugo handles the hot corner. Wendle is hitting .190 with one home run, two steals, one walk and 11 strikeouts in 42 at-bats over his last 10 games.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The Astros will use the twin bill to give some other bench players some playing time. Jack Mayfield will start at second base and bat ninth in Game 1. Diaz should continue to be the primary Jose Altuve (knee) replacement in the short term.

Mondesi went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's 5-2 loss to Cleveland.

His seventh inning shot was his first homer of the year and the only run the Royals managed off Zach Plesac. Mondesi has nudged his average back up to .200 with six hits in his last four games, and his AL-leading 11 steals have been the only thing keeping his fantasy value afloat this year.