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Trammell will start in left field and bat cleanup Sunday against the Brewers.

While the left-handed hitter may be shielded from matchups against southpaws, Trammell's been a fixture versus righties since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll draw a sixth straight start after going 6-for-18 with two doubles, three runs and two RBI over the prior five games. Trammell could eventually face competition for a regular role in the outfield from Joey Loperfido (quadriceps), who could be activated from the injured list at some point during the upcoming week.

The Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Cerantola was called up Friday and will return to Omaha after allowing one run over one inning during his lone appearance. The 26-year-old has posted a 1.37 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB across 19.2 frames at Triple-A this year while serving as the Storm Chasers' primary closer.

Quero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Quero has been heating up of late at the dish, going 6-for-16 with a home run, three walks, seven runs and five RBI over his last six games. However, he'll head to the bench Sunday for the fourth time in the White Sox's last five matchups against right-handed starters, so he may not have reclaimed primary catching duties from Drew Romo just yet.

The Royals reinstated Strahm (knee) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

The left-hander has been sidelined the past couple weeks due to knee inflammation, but he received an injection to address the injury and is now ready to rejoin the active roster. Strahm has a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings while recording eight holds through 17 appearances this year.

Sanchez was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles after being struck in the wrist by a ball that appeared to be thrown by a fan in the stands, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez appeared to be talking with someone in the right field seats during a sixth-inning mound visit and was subsequently struck by a ball in the area of his wrist, forcing him to leave the game. The specifics of the injury aren't yet clear. Sanchez was replaced in right field by Yohendrick Pinango.

The Tigers optioned Workman to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Workman ended up being the roster casualty when Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. After being called up from Triple-A on May 10, Workman appeared in 16 games for Detroit but slashed just .158/.158/.553 with a 42.1 percent strikeout rate over 38 plate appearances.

Mack is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Mack will receive a breather after starting behind the plate in the first two contests of the series. Liam Hicks will fill in for Mack as the starting catcher.

Melendez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Melendez will be on the bench for the fourth straight game and appears to have lost hold of his strong-side platoon role at designated hitter. Jared Young will get a third consecutive start at DH after going 2-for-6 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs over the first two contests of the series.

The Brewers transferred Zerpa (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

This transaction has been inevitable since it was announced in early May that Zerpa required UCL reconstruction on his left elbow. The 26-year-old is expected to be sidelined until around the All-Star break in 2027.

Meckler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

The left-handed-hitting Meckler had started in each of the Halos' last five games but will head to the bench for the series finale while the Rays send southpaw Shane McClanahan to the bump. Jose Siri will replace Meckler in left field and will bat seventh.