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Baez's absence from Tuesday's lineup against the Mets is primarily due to tightness in his lower back as opposed to his left hip, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. The club is optimistic that he'll be available off the bench.

Baez left Sunday's game with what the club later labeled as a left hip issue, but it sounds like the infielder is actually dealing with more pain in the lower part of his back. The 28-year-old has a chance of appearing off the bench Tuesday as he remains day-to-day.

Baez (hip) is not starting Tuesday against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baez exited Sunday's game against Philadelphia with tightness in his left hip. The infielder underwent additional testing Monday, and the club is continuing to label him as day-to-day for the time being. That being said, if Baez doesn't improve substantially in the next day or two, a trip to the injured list remains a strong possibility.

Marcano is 9-for-30 with five walks in August for Triple-A Indianapolis.

He has hits in each of his last eight games and figures to make his way to Pittsburgh before season's end. Marcano has started at five positions in 12 starts for Indy, seeing time at second base, shortstop, third base and the two corner outfield spots. The 21-year-old's versatility could add to his fantasy utility whenever he becomes a major leaguer.

Story went 2-for-4 with a run and also reached base on a hit by pitch Sunday in the Rockies' 13-8 win over the Marlins.

Though Story expressed disappointment with how the Rockies handled his situation leading up to the July 30 trade deadline, it hasn't stopped the star shortstop from raking. In his eight starts since the deadline, Story has recorded a hit in each contest, going a collective 13-for-30 (.433 average) with two home runs, five doubles, nine runs and six RBI. All but two of those games have come at Coors Field, so Story will likely be due for a downturn in production when the Rockies kick off a six-game road trip Tuesday in Houston.

Baez is scheduled to undergo more testing Monday as the Mets look to get a full picture of the left hip injury he suffered in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

At the moment, the Mets are optimistic that Baez is dealing with tightness in the hip rather than something more serious such as a fracture or high-grade strain, but the medical tests will tell the ultimate tale. Even if Baez gets good news from the tests, he could be at risk of missing the Mets' three-game series with the Nationals that begins Tuesday. Jonathan Villar is the next man up at shortstop behind Baez.

Mets manager Luis Rojas announced following the team's 3-0 loss to the Phillies on Sunday that Baez is day-to-day after exiting the contest in the fifth inning with left hip tightness, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

When Baez limped back to the dugout after tweaking his hip during his second plate appearance of the afternoon, Rojas said he initially feared the 28-year-old could be dealing with an injury similar to the oblique issue that has kept Francisco Lindor sidelined for the past three weeks. Fortunately for Baez, team trainers are optimistic he's dealing with a lesser concern than Lindor, but that doesn't mean that Baez is out of the woods when it comes to a potential trip to the injured list. Baez will likely be re-evaluated following Monday's off day before the Mets make a formal decision on whether or not an IL stint will be necessary. With Luis Guillorme (hamstring) and Lindor both on the shelf, Jonathan Villar is the next man up for everyday duties at shortstop if Baez misses time.

The Mets announced that Baez was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game due to left hip tightness, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Baez went 0-for-2 on the day before exiting following his at-bat in the top of the fifth when he appeared to tweak the hip in question. The Mets haven't provided an indication on Baez's status for the upcoming week, and he could undergo further testing before a determination is made on his availability for the three-game series versus the Nationals that begins Tuesday. Jonathan Villar moved over to shortstop after Baez's exit and would become the primary option at the position if Baez is forced to miss additional time.

Baez was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Phillies due to an apparent side injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. He went hitless in two at-bats before departing.

The Mets will likely provide a firmer diagnosis of Baez's injury later Sunday, but the infielder looked to be grabbing at his side when he attempted to run out of the batter's box during a groundout in the top of the fifth inning, according to SportsNet New York. J.D. Davis came off the bench to replace Baez in the bottom of the fifth.

Adames is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Adames is getting his first day off since June 16, ending a streak of 43 consecutive starts during which he slashed an impressive .307/.395/.608 with 12 home runs, one stolen base, 34 runs and 31 RBI. Luis Urias is spelling Adames at shortstop.

Turner went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels.

Turner made his first start for Los Angeles after being acquired from Washington at the trade deadline. He led off for the Dodgers and played second base, with Corey Seager remaining in his customary shortstop role. Turner flashed his MLB-best sprint speed in the contest, scoring from first base on a first-inning Max Muncy double and notching a theft in the fifth. Turner ranks fourth in baseball this season in both steals (22) and batting average (.321).