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Cron (wrist) went 0-for-4 with a sacrifice fly and three strikeouts in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Padres.

Cron missed two games after he was hit by a pitch on his left wrist in Friday's contest. His timing was a little off in his return, but there's little reason for fantasy managers to be concerned about the first baseman. He's maintained a reasonable 26 percent strikeout rate while slashing .292/.345/.544 with 20 home runs, 67 RBI, 49 runs scored and 19 doubles in 85 contests. Cron has hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games, going 15-for-52 (.288) in that span.

Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Monday's 6-5 win over the Rockies.

Cronenworth had four hits in his last nine games to begin July, so this was an encouraging showing. He hadn't homered since June 20, picking up only three extra-base hits (all doubles) prior to his long ball Monday. The infielder is up to eight homers, 45 RBI, 54 runs scored and a stolen base while slashing .241/.334/.389 through 86 contests this year. Despite his recent batting struggles, Cronenworth has maintained a place in the upper third of the Padres' order.

Bohm was diagnosed with a left dislocated ring finger after exiting Monday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. He went 1-for-1 with a base hit before departing.

Bohm suffered the injury while sliding into a base. Per Gelb, the team is still discussing whether Bohm will require a trip to the injured list. He was already set to be placed on the restricted list Tuesday, since he'll be ineligible to play during Philadelphia's two-game series in Toronto due to his vaccination status. As a result, the Phillies could wait until Friday's game in Miami to make a decision on whether Bohm requires an IL.

Bohm left Monday's game against the Cardinals after appearing to suffer a finger injury, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Bohm looked to jam his finger on a slide into second base, and he walked off the field with the team trainer immediately after the play. Yairo Munoz replaced Bohm at third base.

Cron (wrist) will start at first base and bat third in Monday's game against the Padres, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Cron's return from a two-game absence due to a left wrist contusion is a big boon for fantasy managers as the Rockies kick off a seven-game homestand to close out their first-half schedule. Assuming he doesn't incur any setbacks with his wrist or misses time due to another injury, Cron should be on track to start at least six games this week. The 32-year-old is hitting .295 with 20 home runs, 66 RBI and 49 runs through 84 games this season.

General manager Dave Dombrowski said that Bohm will be placed on the restricted list Tuesday ahead of the Phillies' two-game series in Toronto, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Bohm, catcher J.T. Realmuto and starting pitchers Aaron Nola and Kyle Gibson will all be deactivated Tuesday since none of the four are eligible to cross the Canadian border due to their vaccination statuses. Before the Toronto trip, the Phillies will wrap up their four-game series in St. Louis on Monday, and Bohm will start at third base and bat seventh in that contest.

Smith isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Smith is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last seven games since left-hander Max Fried is on the mound for Atlanta on Monday. J.D. Davis will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a base hit Sunday in the Mets' 2-0 extra-inning loss to the Marlins.

Though Alonso provided a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win, his power production has tailed off of late. He hadn't left the yard in any of his previous 11 starts, and he has just four extra-base hits in total since hammering a pair of home runs in a June 25 win over Miami. The minor slump didn't prevent Alonso from being named a reserve Sunday for the National League in next week's All-Star Game.

Higgins went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 11-9 loss to the Dodgers.

Higgins punctuated a strong first inning for the Cubs with his grand slam, but that was his only hit Sunday. He's gone 4-for-20 (.200) with three walks and five strikeouts through seven games in July. The 29-year-old catcher has maintained a solid .276/.353/.513 slash line with four homers, 16 RBI, 11 runs scored and four doubles through 86 plate appearances, though his path to playing time behind the dish is likely to close up with Willson Contreras working his way back from a hamstring injury. Higgins could also draw some starts at first base if his hitting earns him a place in the lineup.

Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-9 win over the Cubs.

Freeman provided key hits in the sixth and seventh innings, knocking a solo home run and an RBI single to account for the Dodgers' margin of victory. This was the first baseman's third four-hit game of the campaign, and it got his average back over .300 after it dipped below when he went 2-for-12 in his three previous contests. The 32-year-old is slashing .304/.381/.494 with 11 homers, 54 RBI, 55 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 27 doubles through 85 games.