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Turner went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional runs during Tuesday's 7-6 loss to St. Louis.

Turner singled and scored in the third inning, slugged a two-run home run in the fifth and scored after reaching on catcher's interference in the seventh. The three runs mark the 29-year-old's most in a game this season while the home run was his fist since June 28, though Turner did log five doubles during the 11-game drought. The shortstop has heated up considerably during his last three games, batting 5-for-13 over his last three games after a prior 1-for-15 stretch.

Baez went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Baez has gone just 10-for-51 so far this month, though he has managed four doubles and two home runs. That's kept the shortstop's fantasy value afloat, but fantasy managers would certainly like to see more consistent contact. Baez is batting ,214 for the season, down from .265 last year with the Cubs and Mets.

Mateo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Cubs.

Mateo singled and stole second in the fourth inning and added a valuable insurance run with a solo shot in the seventh. After going just 2-for-19 through his first nine games of July, the 27-year-old has batted 4-for-8 since and moved alone into second on the MLB leaderboard with his 22nd theft. Through 81 games, Mateo is slashing .202/.254/.346 with seven home runs, 31 runs and 23 RBI.

Story was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after leaving Tuesday's game against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

According to Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, Story is scheduled to undergo X-rays later Tuesday. The 29-year-old will continue to be evaluated and should be considered day-to-day for now.

Story was removed from Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay with an apparent right hand injury, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Story sustained the injury during the fifth inning when he was struck in the right hand by a pitch on a swing, and he was unable to finish the plate appearance. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, though it wouldn't be surprising if he's headed for X-rays.

Crawford is not in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Crawford will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games since the Diamondbacks will send out a left-handed starter (Dallas Keuchel). Thairo Estrada will shift to shortstop while Wilmer Flores starts at the keystone.

The Phillies transferred Camargo's (knee) rehab assignment Tuesday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to Double-A Reading.

The move down a level is likely just a scheduling-related matter, as Camargo doesn't appear to be dealing with any sort of setback to his right knee since beginning his rehab assignment last weekend. Over his three-game stay at Lehigh Valley, Camargo went 2-for-10 with a double and two walks. He could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list by the weekend.

DeJong (hand) will be available Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis' game against Nashville, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Though he was never placed on Memphis' 7-day injured list, DeJong hasn't played since June 29 after he was struck on the hand by a pitch. Since his demotion to the minors back on May 10, DeJong is slashing .219/.268/.475 over 179 plate appearances for Memphis. He's been showcasing a good deal of power in the minors, but DeJong doesn't appear primed for a call-up anytime soon.

Franco announced Tuesday via his personal Instagram account that he had successful surgery on his right wrist, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco is expected to require 5-to-8 weeks of recovery time after getting the procedure to repair a fractured hamate bone. Taylor Walls is expected to serve as the Rays' everyday shortstop while Franco is on the 10-day injured list.

Castillo went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Monday against the Marlins.

Castillo has started six consecutive games, though he has been aided by the fact that the Pirates have faced four lefties in that span. He's taken advantage of the opportunity, maintaining a .300 average with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored across his last 22 plate appearances. Despite his ability to play multiple positions, Castillo may find playing time harder to come by in the near future with Ben Gamel, Jake Marisnick and Kevin Newman all back in the mix.