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Cronenworth went 4-for-5, hitting for the cycle while adding four RBI in Friday's 24-8 drubbing of Washington.

Impressively, it took Cronenworth just six innings to complete the second cycle in the majors this year. He lined out in his first at-bat but followed up with a two-RBI double in the second inning. The 27-year-old added an RBI triple in the third, a solo shot in the fifth and an infield single in the sixth to complete the historic feat. Cronenworth is up to 13 homers, 38 RBI, 64 runs scored and four stolen bases while slashing .284/.356/.481 through 388 plate appearances.

Alonso went 1-for-1 with a double, three walks and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh.

The first baseman reached base in each of his plate appearances, and he scored the Mets' lone run in the fourth inning. Alonso is up to a .253/.337/.484 slash line with 17 home runs, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored and a stolen base through 312 plate appearances. After the three-walk performance Friday, his walk rate is at 9.9 percent, which is actually the lowest mark in his three-year career. He's also trimmed his strikeout rate to 20.8 percent.

Blandino (hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Blandino suffered a broken hand when he was hit by a pitch in early June. He'll now be ineligible to return before Aug. 4, though it's not yet clear whether that's his target date. The move clears space on the 40-man roster for Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) to return from his own trip to the 60-day injured list.

Alonso slugged 74 home runs over the course of three rounds at Coors Field on Monday en route to winning his second straight Home Run Derby.

Alonso dispatched Kansas City's Salvador Perez and Washington's Juan Soto in the first two rounds before erupting for 23 home runs in the final round to defeat Baltimore's Trey Mancini and claim the silver trophy and a $1 million prize. The 23 home runs matched his final-round total from the 2019 Derby, when he took down Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero for his first Derby crown. Since the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alonso will have a chance to become the first hitter to win three straight Derbys if he should receive an invite to the All-Star festivities in 2022.

Cron went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and a strikeout in the Rockies' 3-1 win over the Padres on Sunday.

Cron knotted the score at 1-1 with his fourth-inning solo blast off Chris Paddack and doubled in the sixth and eighth for his third three-hit game of the season. The first baseman was in a mini 0-for-8 slump prior to the consecutive extra-base hits and enters the break slashing .254/.364/.470 with 12 home runs and 35 runs and RBI apiece in 75 games.

Wade (hand) is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Wade did not play in the last two games after he exited Wednesday's contest with a left hand strain. He appears to be feeling better Sunday, as he'll lead off as the first baseman against Erick Fedde.

Calhoun is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Calhoun went hitless in his return from a hamstring strain strain Saturday. The veteran outfielder will get at the least the beginning portion of Sunday's game off before the club breaks for the All-Star Game.

Bohm tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and will miss at least 10 days, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Bohm was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, though it was initially unclear whether that was due to a positive test or contact tracing. He'll now be forced to miss a minimum of a week and a half, though his absence will be extended beyond that if he's unable to quickly pass through the league's health and safety protocols. Brad Miller could see an increase in playing time in Bohm's absence.

Bohm (COVID-19) tested positive for the virus and will miss at least 10 days, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Whether he misses more than 10 days will depend on his symptoms and future test results. Brad Miller and Luke Williams figure to carry the load at third base until Bohm returns.

Bohm was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Bohm left Saturday's game against Boston due to health and safety protocols, and now his placement on the COVID-19 injured list means he'll remain out Sunday. The third baseman's post All-Star break status should become more clear as the week progresses.