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Raleigh is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Mitch Garver will handle catching duties and Julio Rodriguez will serve as the Mariners' designated hitter while Raleigh gets his first day off since he returned from the injured list June 16. The 2025 All-Star hasn't shown much sign of breaking out his season-long slumber at the plate over the last five-plus weeks following his activation, slashing just .170/.304/.277 with a 32.6 percent strikeout during that stretch.

Smith will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mariners.

The Rangers appear to have settled on Smith as the primary replacement at third base for Josh Jung (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Smith will claim a third straight start at the position, despite going hitless in six at-bats over the previous two contests. The 28-year-old could find himself as the odd man out for an everyday role in the Texas infield once one of Jung or Corey Seager (back) returns from the IL, as Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez both seem to be ahead of Smith on the depth chart.

Kwan went 1-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Kwan led off the game with a double but was stranded at second base. That was the first indication that the Guardians' offense would be insufficient against Rays pitching, which allowed just two walks and no more hits after Kwan's leadoff double. The hit extended an on-base streak to 14 games for Kwan, who has gone 20-for-47 (.426) with eight walks, three steals, four doubles, four RBI and seven runs scored during the run.

Halpin went 0-for-1, was hit by a pitch, and stole a base in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Rays.

Halpin was one of three Guardians to reach scoring position, when he was hit by a pitch and stole second base in third inning. The steal was his sixth in six attempts and fourth in 12 games since being recalled July 9. Halpin has been a steady presence in the starting nine, even with the return of Angel Martinez from injury.

The White Sox optioned Perez to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Perez socked a pinch-hit home run Sunday against the Astros, but the rookie outfielder has not started a game since the All-Star break. He'll play more regularly at Charlotte. Perez's demotion could signify Everson Pereira's (concussion) impending activation.

Trammell went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 12-3 loss to the White Sox.

Making his first start in four games, Trammell tied things up at 3-3 with a 426-foot blast of Erick Fedde in the fourth inning, his fourth homer of the season. Lucas Spence had seen the majority of time in center field after Brice Matthews (knee) landed on the IL last week, though Trammell could be in line for more playing time as the rookie Spence has gone just 2-for-21 in his last six games. Overall, Trammell is slashing .238/.299/.389 with 13 RBI, 16 runs scored and three stolen bases across 138 plate appearances this season.

Thomas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.

Thomas opened Sunday's contest with a leadoff homer to right field off Framber Valdez. The outfielder has belted three homers in 10 games since the All-Star break, though he's gone just 8-for-39 (.205) during that stretch. Overall, Thomas is hitting .230/.327/.400 with 10 homers, 37 RBI, 30 runs and six stolen bases across 92 contests in 2026.

Massey went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over Detroit.

With southpaw Framber Valdez starting for Detroit, Massey opened Sunday's matchup on the bench before entering in the sixth inning and swatting a go-ahead, two-run homer off lefty Drew Sommers in the eighth frame. Massey has gone 12-for-32 (.375) with four extra-base hits, five RBI and six runs in 10 games since the All-Star break. In 87 total contests, he's slashing .274/.312/.440 with eight homers, 36 RBI, 36 runs and two stolen bases while operating as Kansas City's primary second baseman for most of the season.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 11-8 loss to the Twins.

McNeil stayed hot at the plate, collecting a pair of singles and driving in two runs. In eight games since the All-Star break, the 34-year-old has gone 10-for-22 (.455) with a homer, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base. His overall numbers remain lackluster, however, as McNeil is slashing .244/.306/.331 with four homers, 33 RBI, 29 runs and two stolen bases across 93 contests.

Rice went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-4 loss to the Phillies.

Rice crushed a solo shot to center field off Tim Mayza in the seventh inning, marking the slugger's ninth homer of the season against a lefty. After a quiet June, Rice is slashing .289/.372/.671 with eight homers, 18 RBI and 11 runs across 20 games in July. Overall, the 27-year-old is hitting .273/.360/.586 with 31 homers, 72 RBI and 68 runs in 100 contests.