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Owings (hamstring) went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.

Owings hadn't played since he suffered the hamstring injury on Aug. 12. In Monday's contest, he hit for catcher Tony Wolters but did not stay in the game after his at-bat. Owings may need a few more days before he's ready to play the field.

Story went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-1 loss to the Astros on Monday.

Story provided the Rockies' lone run with a third-inning blast off Astros starter Brandon Bielak. It was one of just two hits in the game for the Rockies. Story has hit safely in nine straight games, and he's now batting .326 with seven homers, 15 RBI and 21 runs scored through 22 contests.

Anderson went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs Monday against the Tigers.

Anderson took Matthew Boyd deep twice in the first two innings of the game. He now has four home runs on the season, with three coming in the last week. Despite a minimum stint on the injured list early in the season, Anderson has scored 16 runs and hit .340/.375/.679 across 56 plate appearances.

Bichette was diagnosed with a Grade 1 sprain of lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

A second opinion confirmed that Bichette is dealing with a knee sprain. Fortunately, the injury is being considered a minor injury with no long-term impact, according to Davidi. The shortstop remains without a firm timetable for a return, though the team is currently laying out a rehab plan.

Mauricio was added to the Mets' 60-man player pool Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Although he wasn't with the team during spring training or summer camp, Mauricio will develop at the Mets' alternate training site among other top prospects. The shortstop is the No. 1 fantasy prospect in the Mets' system but shouldn't reach the majors during the abbreviated 2020 season. In 116 games with Low-A Columbia last season, the 19-year-old hit .268 with four home runs, 37 RBI and 99 strikeouts.

Rojas isn't starting Monday against the Mets.

Even though Rojas was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, he'll sit for the third consecutive game. Jonathan Villar will take over at shortstop Monday.

Bichette is slated to receive a second opinion on his sprained right knee Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The Blue Jays have yet to provide a projected timeline for Bichette's return after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, but a source familiar with the young shortstop's knee injury believes he could be sidelined until mid-September, per Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. More clarity on the matter should be available once the results of Bichette's second opinion are revealed, but his fantasy managers should at least be prepared for the 22-year-old to miss multiple weeks with the injury. Joe Panik, Brandon Drury and Santiago Espinal are the top options to replace Bichette at shortstop, but none of those players are particularly enticing from a fantasy perspective, especially if the Blue Jays opt for a timeshare at the position.

Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals.

Anderson stole his first bag of the season in the first inning then came around to score on an Eloy Jimenez base hit. The shortstop, who has been a frequent runner over his first four seasons, showed the groin injury that cost him a stint on the injured list is no longer bothering him.

Swanson went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Marlins.

Swanson was one of the top offensive performers in Sunday's pitching duel, and he scored in the sixth and seventh innings to help the Braves secure their second straight win. The shortstop is hitting .284 with eight extra-base hits and 14 RBI this season.

Arcia went 3-for-4 with a home run, triple, two RBI and three runs scored Sunday against the Cubs.

Arcia played a big role in the team's win against the Cubs, with his biggest contribution coming on a two-run home run in the fifth inning. It was his first home run of the year and he now has only four extra-base hits on the season. While still getting regular playing time, the return of Luis Urias has left Arcia out of the starting lineup twice in the team's past six contests.