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Manzardo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

The lefty-hitting Manzardo will head to the bench for the third game in a row while southpaw Jared Shuster opens the game for the White Sox. David Fry will step in for Manzardo as the Guardians' designated hitter.

Schneemann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

With a lefty (Jared Shuster) opening the game for the White Sox, the lefty-hitting Schneemann will begin the contest on the bench, though he could be used once a right-hander enters from the bullpen. Schneemann had been included in the lineup in four of the previous five contests, making two starts in center field, one at shortstop and one at third base.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Monday that he expects Rendon (back) to return to the lineup Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He's out of the lineup for a second straight contest Monday due to left side back soreness, but Washington said holding Rendon out is a precautionary measure. The veteran third baseman is slashing an anemic .218/.307/.267 over 238 plate appearances this season.

Melendez is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Melendez will begin Monday's contest on the bench with the Yankees sending left-hander Carlos Rodon to the mound. Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson and Hunter Renfroe will make up the Royals' starting outfield in the series opener.

Isbel is absent from Monday's lineup against the Yankees.

Isbel will avoid a matchup with Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon. Garrett Hampson will start in center field Monday and bat ninth.

DeJong is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

DeJong has gone 3-for-26 with one home run and 13 strikeouts over his last eight games, so he'll begin Monday's game on the bench while he's slumping at the plate. Maikel Garcia will check in for DeJong at third base and will bat seventh.

Fermin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Fermin will get a breather for the series opener after he caught both of the Royals' final two games of the weekend series with the Twins. Salvador Perez will pick up a start behind the dish Monday while Yuli Gurriel draws a start at first base.

Julien is absent from Monday's lineup against the Angels.

With the Halos sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the mound Monday, the lefty-hitting Julien will retreat to the dugout. Kyle Farmer will start at second base and bat sixth.

Larnach is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

The lefty-hitting Larnach will begin Monday's contest on the bench with the Angels sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the mound. Austin Martin will start in left field and bat ninth.

Santana (illness) is starting at first base and batting in the leadoff spot in Monday's series opener against the Angels.

Santana appears to be over the illness that forced him to exit Saturday's game against the Royals and sit for Sunday's series finale. Since the beginning of August, Santana has slashed .196/.304/.393 with six home runs and 12 RBI over 125 plate appearances.