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Walker (elbow) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Monday against the Rockies in his return to the lineup.

Walker was lifted from Saturday's game following a hit by pitch in the right elbow, but he homered off the bench Sunday and is back in the lineup Monday. The slugger will bring an even 30 home runs and 90 RBI into action Monday.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It looks to be a routine day off for Diaz. Jonathan Aranda will be filling in at first base and Josh Lowe has been elevated to the leadoff spot.

France (elbow) is starting at first base and batting sixth Monday versus the Reds in his return to the lineup, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

He didn't play Sunday after exiting Saturday's contest following a hit-by-pitch on the right elbow but is ready to roll for Monday's festivities. August was France's best offensive month this season, but he comes into action Monday with just a .602 OPS over his last 10 games.

Noda went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run in a win over the Angels on Sunday.

Noda ignited the Athletics' rally from a 3-0 deficit in the sixth inning with a 406-foot shot to center and Zack Gelof aboard. The rookie has now hit safely in four straight games, and he boasts a .310 average and .942 OPS overall across the 13 contests he's suited up for since returning from a stint on the injured list due to a fractured jaw.

Wade is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cubs.

The Cubs have left-hander and National League Cy Young contender Justin Steele on the mound, so Wade will begin this one on the bench. Wilmer Flores is occupying first base.

Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

It's Encarnacion-Strand's first day off since July 28. Nick Martini is starting at first base and Jake Fraley is in the designated hitter spot for the Reds.

Alonso went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

After going 11 consecutive games without a home run, Alonso delivered two Sunday, one off of George Kirby and the other off Trent Thornton. The first baseman is now up to 41 long balls on the season, good for the third most in baseball. He'll look to carry his hot bat into the Mets two-game series with the Nationals starting on Tuesday.

Goodman went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Goodman has drawn six starts in seven games since being called up, and he drew his first look in the outfield Sunday. He's given the Rockies no reason to take him out of the lineup, as he's gone 8-for-21 with three doubles, a triple and six RBI in his first taste of the majors. He'll head away from hitter-friendly Coors Field for the first time in a matchup Monday against Arizona, but Goodman should continue to see regular playing time to close out the season.

Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.

It was a 2-2 game until the top of the seventh inning, when Torkelson blasted his 25th home run of the season. It's a big step forward for the youngster, who hit just eight home runs as a rookie last year. Torkelson has been better across the board in his sophomore campaign with a .230/.317/.441 slash line compared to .203/.285/.319 in 2022.

Lowe went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over Minnesota.

Lowe was successful on his only attempted steal of the season. He swiped eight bags two seasons ago for Texas, but the first baseman typically doesn't produce in that category.