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Adames went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Adames' first-inning blast off Jack Flaherty was his 14th of the season, breaking a tie with Hunter Renfroe for the team lead in home runs. Though he hasn't been lacking in power since returning from the injured list June 8 (five home runs, three doubles in 13 games), Adames could stand to show a more refined plate approach. He's batting only .218 and has drawn one walk against 15 strikeouts since being activated from the IL.

Abrams will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Abrams will stick in the starting nine for the third game in a row after going 1-for-6 with a run scored. The Padres remain optimistic that Manny Machado (ankle) won't require a trip to the injured list, but while Machado is day-to-day and out of the lineup, Abrams will have a clear path to regular work at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim slides over to third base.

Cruz went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

The Pirates' top prospect wasn't particularly successful on the basepaths for Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion, stealing 11 bases on 17 attempts in 55 games, but Cruz is now 1-for-1 in the majors. The 23-year-old has the athleticism to be a power-speed threat, but the development of his hit tool will ultimately determine how much of a fantasy impact he can make. Three hits in nine at-bats with only one strikeout through his first two MLB games is a strong start.

Ahmed underwent shoulder surgery June 15 and will miss the remainder of the season, Nick Piecoro of Arizona Republic reports.

Ahmed has been dealing with shoulder issues since late in the 2021 season but put off surgery as long as possible. Non-invasive treatments provided ephemeral relief, so the shortstop eventually agreed to undergo surgery. Geraldo Perdomo will hold down shortstop for the rest of the season.

Berti went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base during Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.

The 32-year-old spent most of May on the COVID-19 injured list, and he has 16 stolen bases in as many attempts across 22 games since returning from the shelf. He's operated as Miami's primary third baseman with Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) sidelined, but even once they return, Berti should continue to see regular action in a utility role given his .766 OPS and production on the basepaths.

Crawford will undergo a precautionary MRI after leaving Tuesday's game against Atlanta with left knee contusion, though he isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The 35-year-old sustained the injury while making an awkward slide at home plate, but it appears he's not dealing with a significant injury. Crawford may be sidelined for a day or two but should return to action soon, barring some unexpected results from the MRI.

Crawford was diagnosed with a left knee contusion after leaving Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Crawford had an awkward slide at home plate during the top of the fourth inning and left the field accompanied by the training staff. The 35-year-old appears to have avoided a serious injury, but it remains to be seen if he'll be forced to miss any time.

Crawford was removed from Tuesday's game against Atlanta with an apparent leg injury, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The 35-year-old suffered the injury on a play at the plate during the top of the fourth inning, as he appeared to jam his leg into catcher Travis d'Arnaud. Crawford reached base via an RBI single and was originally called out at the plate, but he was ruled safe after a review. The Giants should provide an update on his status in the near future.

Camargo (knee) was activated off the injured list Tuesday and will bat eighth and play third base against the Rangers, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Camargo wound up missing two weeks with a right knee strain, but he's ready to go after a brief rehab assignment. He was a near-everyday player immediately prior to his injury, but Didi Gregorius has since returned from a knee injury, so Camargo may not have the same amount of opportunities available to him going forward.

Wendle (hamstring) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment later this weekend, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

In addition to Wendle, Brian Anderson (back) is also likely to begin playing in rehab games in the days to come, but neither player should be expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list for the Marlins' weekend series with the Mets. When both have been healthy this season, Wendle and Anderson have formed a platoon at third base, but it's unclear if manager Don Mattingly will stick with that arrangement once the two players are activated. Jon Berti has been a revelation as the Marlins' everyday third baseman thus far in June and has been a godsend for fantasy managers by hitting .300 while going 14-for-14 on stolen-base attempts through 18 games this month.