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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.

O'Hearn went 1-for-4 with two RBI in a 7-3 win over the Tigers in the second game of Monday's doubleheader.

O'Hearn went 0-for-2 in the matinee game, but he was able to supply some offense in the nightcap. The 28-year-old had gone 0-for-9 across his previous seven games before starting both of Monday's contests in right field. With Whit Merrifield (toe) out, O'Hearn could be in contention for a little more playing time in right field, though Edward Olivares and Kyle Isbel are most likely to play there. O'Hearn has slashed .182/.225/.242 with a home run, nine RBI and four runs scored through 71 plate appearances, so he's still little more than a depth player.

Pasquantino went 4-for-7 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and two walks as the Royals swept Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Pasquantino delivered a solo home run and an RBI single in the matinee, giving the Royals enough for a 3-1 win. He reached base four additional times in the nightcap, though he wasn't directly involved in any run production in that contest. These were the first baseman's first two multi-hit games in his big-league career. He boosted his slash line to .213/.362/.362 with two homers, three RBI, five runs scored and a double through 58 plate appearances across 14 games overall. He's often hit between fourth and sixth in the order -- though he batted third in Monday's second game -- and he should continue to see steady playing time as he adjusts to major-league pitching.

Clemens was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Clemens was 4-for-20 at the dish with two homers, three RBI, one stolen base and three runs scored through eight games in July, which includes Monday's twin bill. He'll be replaced on the big-league roster by Akil Baddoo.

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.

Vaughn isn't starting Monday against the Guardians.

Vaughn returned to the lineup Saturday and went 1-for-8 with a double, two runs and a strikeout over the last two games. Eloy Jimenez is serving as the designated hitter while AJ Pollock starts in left field Monday.