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Singer is slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Guardians in Cincinnati, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Heading into the week, the Reds had confirmed Singer as their starter for the middle game of the series with the Guardians, but he'll wind up getting pushed back a day in the schedule after a rainout Monday created a doubleheader Tuesday. A candidate to be moved ahead of next Monday's trade deadline, Singer has bounced back from a rocky start to the season by going 3-4 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB In 52.1 innings over nine starts since the beginning of June.

Marte is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Marte will likely see the bulk of the starts in right field for the Reds following the injury to Spencer Steer (wrist), but he'll take a seat in the first game of Tuesday's twin bill. JJ Bleday will play right field and TJ Friedl will be in left field for the afternoon tilt.

Triple-A Louisville placed Aguiar on the 7-day injured list July 21 due to an unspecified injury.

Aguiar is on the shelf for the second time this season, after Louisville previously deactivated him April 9 before reinstating him June 4. Through 11 starts at Triple-A this season, Aguiar has submitted a 6.23 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 43:29 K:BB in 43.1 innings.

Urias (elbows) was removed from a rehab game at Triple-A Memphis on Sunday after being hit on the elbow by a pitch, Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Urias was played in his second rehab game as he works his way back from tennis elbow in both arms. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Urias is "staying there for now" on his rehab assignment at Memphis, so it appears he's avoided a serious setback. It's unclear whether he'll be able to play Tuesday, however. Urias has been sidelined since early May.

Lodolo (finger) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Lodolo, who is on the mend from a blister on his left index finger, has now completed two side sessions since landing on the injured list July 12. In an effort to combat further recurrences of blisters, Lodolo has been testing out a new grip for his breaking pitches, and he's thus far experienced no issues since he resumed throwing. Lodolo will likely need to face hitters and potentially make a rehab start before returning from the IL.

Hernandez elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.

Hernandez has chosen free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment from Atlanta. However, Crosby hears that Hernandez is expected to be re-signed to a minor-league contract. The righty tossed three scoreless innings in his lone appearance for Atlanta.

Monasterio went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Monday's 4-2 win over the Athletics.

Monasterio started a fifth consecutive game at shortstop and extended a hit streak to nine contests, during which he's 12-for-26 (.462) with six walks, six doubles, one triple, one home run, five RBI and five runs scored. Even before the Red Sox optioned Tsung-Che Cheng back to the minors over the weekend, Monasterio had taken hold of the shortstop spot. It should be his until Trevor Story (sports hernia) is ready to return at some point in August.

Seigler came off the bench in the fifth inning of Monday's 4-2 win over the Athletics and went 0-for-2. Curtis Mead (wrist) in the fifth inning of Monday's 4-2 win over the Athletics. The former went 0-for-2.

Seigler entered the contest as a replacement for the newly acquired Curtis Mead, who was making his team debut. After he was plunked on the wrist by a pitch in the top of the fourth inning, Mead stayed in the game for the bottom half of the frame before Seigler substituted in for him. Mead was diagnosed with a bruised wrist following his early exit, and while he appears to have avoided a serious injury, the Red Sox could still turn to Seigler to make a start at second base Tuesday.

Kepler went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

Kepler broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a two-run double. He had a chance for more RBI in 10th but lined out with the bases loaded. After a period of adjusment to MLB pitching upon his return from an 80-game suspension -- he posted a .190 average and struck out at a 26.1 percent clip over his first 14 games -- Kepler's found his swing. The outfielder is 8-for-26 (.308) with three doubles, one home run, six RBI and just two strikeouts (6.9 K%) over the subsequent eight contests.

Soroka (glute) threw a bullpen session Monday, MLB.com reports.

Soroka followed up a two-inning simulated game Saturday (35 pitches) with Monday's bullpen. The right-hander is next scheduled to pitch in a game at the team's training facility in Arizona on Thursday.