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Adames (back) is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Evan Webeck of the California Post reports.

Adames was removed from Sunday's game in the eighth inning due to lower-back spasms. The issue is still bothering the 30-year-old shortstop and will keep him out of lineup for Monday's series opener, and he's also unlikely to be available as a pinch runner or hitter, per Webeck. Casey Schmitt will start at shortstop and bat third.

De La Cruz (ankle) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Brewers.

De La Cruz appeared to twist an ankle while running out of the batter's box during a fifth-inning plate appearance in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Pirates, though he was able to stay in the game after being checked out by a trainer. Manager Terry Francona indicated after the game that De La Cruz's availability for the start of the Reds' four-game series in Milwaukee was in some question, but the 24-year-old apparently made enough progress overnight for the club to feel comfortable with including him in the lineup Monday. De La Cruz will still get a day off from playing defense in an effort to limit the strain on his ankle, clearing the way for Matt McLain to pick up a start at shortstop.

Adames left Sunday's 3-2 win over Atlanta in the top of the eighth inning after his lower back locked up on him, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Adames struck out swinging in his final at-bat of the game in the bottom of the seventh, finishing the day 1-for-4 with three punchouts. He has been dealing with back spasms for about a week according to manager Tony Vitello, and he is also battling the flu. Adames can be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener on the road against Diamondbacks.

De La Cruz sprained his ankle trying to get out of the batter's box in Sunday's loss to the Pirates, but he stayed in the game. The team worked on the ankle during the rain delay, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

After the game, manager Terry Francona said the team will re-evaluate De La Cruz on Monday. Often with ankle sprains, the day after is critical. The Reds continue their road trip with a big four-game series in Milwaukee on Monday.

Triolo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Triolo's streak of 10 consecutive starts will come to an end, and with Konnor Griffin returning from the injured list Friday, Triolo appears headed back to a utility role. The 28-year-old infielder has a career-low .592 OPS through 167 plate appearances this season.

Lindor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

The Mets are easing Lindor back into a full-time role after he returned from the injured list June 24 following a two-month stay on the shelf due to a left calf strain. He'll sit for the second time in five games since his reinstatement, giving way to Bo Bichette at shortstop as Mark Vientos handles third base. Through his first three starts back, Lindor has gone 2-for-12 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and a run.

De La Cruz batted leadoff and went 0-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 9-6 win over Pittsburgh.

De La Cruz moved from second in the order to leadoff, as Blake Dunn (elbow) was held out Saturday. Dunn's condition has not yet been determined, so De La Cruz could remain atop the order until Dunn is ready to return. In four games back from the injured list, De La Cruz is 1-for-14 with three walks, one RBI and one run scored.

Perdomo went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.

Perdomo scored a run in the first inning after swatting a double. Since moving up to second in the order 11 games ago, Perdomo is batting .250 with a .388 on-base percentage (nine walks) and seven runs scored. After a rocky first two months, Perdomo has rebounded in June, slashing .293/.408/.390 over 24 games this month.

Triolo went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's 9-7 loss to the Reds.

Triolo was involved in several rallies Saturday and tallied his second three-hit game of the season. He had been serving as Pittsburgh's primary shortstop while Konnor Griffin was on the shelf for nearly a month, but with Griffin returning to action Friday, Triolo is expected to shift back to a utility infield role and see a steady drop in playing time.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 15-3 win over the Padres.

Betts has homered in three straight contests, giving him 11 long balls on the year. His blast Saturday capped a nine-run sixth inning for the Dodgers to put them in full control in this blowout win. Betts is now batting .230 with a .732 OPS, 25 RBI, 30 runs scored, one stolen base and seven doubles over 209 plate appearances on the year, but he has trended up by hitting .358 (19-for-53) with five homers over his last 13 games.